The Red Cross in Fuerteventura has laid off 21 workers.
The organisation blames government cutbacks and a reduction in funding from local authorities, which are also feeling the pinch following yet more austerity measures being implemented by the new government.
A spokesman said the cuts in funding were “strangling” the charitable organisation, which will now have to rely more heavily on its group of volunteers and within the constraints of a much reduced budget.
ACASA are actively looking for volunteers to help publicise the vital work done by our caseworkers.
CLOSING IN ON BENEFIT CHEATS
Back in November we explained that although most people living in Spain are law-abiding citizens, there are unfortunately those who try to take advantage of the system and the British taxpayer, by claiming UK benefits they are not entitled to. But it´s important to know they are being caught. One lady, who claimed over £28,000 of UK income support (a non-exportable benefit) for 5 years whilst living in Alicante, was recently sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Sheffield Crown Court.More in the British Consulate Monthly Partners News Letter
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