The Social Security (Emergency Funds) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017

1Citation, commencement and interpretation#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Emergency Funds) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 and come into operation on 27th September 2017.

(2)The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954(g) shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.

2Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations#

(1)The Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)after the definition of “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert—“• “the London Emergencies Trust” means the company of that name (number 09928465) incorporated on 23rd December 2015 and the registered charity of that name (number 1172307) established on 28th March 2017;”

(b)in the definition of “qualifying person” after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”; and

(c)after the definition of “water charges” insert—“• “the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” means the registered charity of that name (number 1173260) established on 30th May 2017;”

(3)In each of the following provisions, after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”—

(a)regulation 42(4ZA)(a) (notional income);

(b)regulation 48(10)(c) (income treated as capital);

(c)regulation 51(3A)(a) (notional capital);

(d)paragraph 18(8)(b) of Schedule 3 (housing costs);

(e)paragraphs 21(2) and 39(1) and (7) of Schedule 9 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings); and

(f)paragraph 22(1) and (7) of Schedule 10 (capital to be disregarded).

3Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations#

(1)The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)after the definition of “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert—“• “the London Emergencies Trust” means the company of that name (number 09928465) incorporated on 23rd December 2015 and the registered charity of that name (number 1172307) established on 28th March 2017;”

(b)in the definition of “qualifying person” after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”; and

(c)after the definition of “water charges” insert—“• “the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” means the registered charity of that name (number 1173260) established on 30th May 2017;”

(3)In each of the following provisions, after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”—

(a)regulation 105(10A)(a) notional income);

(b)regulation 110(10)(c) (income treated as capital);

(c)regulation 113(3A)(a) (notional capital);

(d)paragraph 17(8)(b) of Schedule 2 (housing costs);

(e)paragraphs 22(2) and 41(1) and (7) of Schedule 6 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings); and

(f)paragraph 27(1) of Schedule 7 (capital to be disregarded).

4Amendment of the State Pension Credit Regulations#

(1)The State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)after the definition of “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert—“• “the London Emergencies Trust” means the company of that name (number 09928465) incorporated on 23rd December 2015 and the registered charity of that name (number 1172307) established on 28th March 2017;”

(b)in the definition of “qualifying person” after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”; and

(c)after the definition of “water charges” add—“• “the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” means the registered charity of that name (number 1173260) established on 30th May 2017;”

(3)In both of the following provisions, after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”—

(a)paragraph 14(8)(b) of Schedule 2 (housing costs); and

(b)paragraph 15(1) and (7) of Schedule 5 (income from capital).

5Amendment of the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations#

In regulation 10 of the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (deductions from an award of a funeral payment)—

(a)in paragraph (2)—

(i)at the end of sub-paragraph (i) omit “or”, and

(ii)after sub-paragraph (j) add—“k the London Emergencies Trust, orl the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund;”

(b)in paragraph (3) after “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”.

6Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations#

(1)The Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)after the definition of “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert—“• “the London Emergencies Trust” means the company of that name (number 09928465) incorporated on 23rd December 2015 and the registered charity of that name (number 1172307) established on 28th March 2017;”

(b)in the definition of “qualifying person” after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”; and

(c)after the definition of “water charges” insert—“• “the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” means the registered charity of that name (number 1173260) established on 30th May 2017;”

(3)In each of the following provisions after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”—

(a)regulation 39(7)(a) (notional income);

(b)regulation 43(6) (income treated as capital);

(c)regulation 46(4)(a) (notional capital);

(d)regulation 72(9)(b) (non-dependant deductions);

(e)regulation 82(4)(a)(ii) (evidence and information);

(f)paragraph 37(1) and (7) of Schedule 6 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings); and

(g)paragraph 25(1) and (7) of Schedule 7 (capital to be disregarded).

7Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations#

(1)The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)In regulation 2(1)(interpretation)—

(a)after the definition of “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert—“• “the London Emergencies Trust” means the company of that name (number 09928465) incorporated on 23rd December 2015 and the registered charity of that name (number 1172307) established on 28th March 2017;”

(b)in the definition of “qualifying person” after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund;”; and

(c)after the definition of “water charges” insert—“• “the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” means the registered charity of that name (number 1173260) established on 30th May 2017;”

(3)In each of the following provisions after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”—

(a)regulation 53(10)(b) (non-dependant deductions);

(b)regulation 63(4)(a)(ii) (evidence and information); and

(c)paragraph 16(1)(a) of Schedule 7 (capital to be disregarded generally).

8Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations#

(1)The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)after the definition of “the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund” insert—“• “the London Emergencies Trust” means the company of that name (number 09928465) incorporated on 23rd December 2015 and the registered charity of that name (number 1172307) established on 28th March 2017;”

(b)in the definition of “qualifying person” after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund;”; and

(c)after the definition of “water charges” insert—“• “the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund” means the registered charity of that name (number 1173260) established on 30th May 2017;”

(3)In each of the following provisions after “the Caxton Foundation” insert “, the London Emergencies Trust, the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund”—

(a)regulation 107(5)(a) (notional income – income due to be paid or income paid to or in respect of a third party);

(b)regulation 112(8) (income treated as capital);

(c)regulation 115(5)(a) (notional capital);

(d)paragraph 19(8)(b) of Schedule 6 (housing costs);

(e)paragraphs 21(2) and 40(1) and (7) of Schedule 8 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings); and

(f)paragraph 27(1) and (7) of Schedule 9 (capital to be disregarded).