P723 CEEFAX 723 Fri 8 Apr 21:14/05 WIDENING GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR $5 Pressure group Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has new figures to back its claim that tax debates ignore the UK's poorest people. Between 1979 to 1991 when most people's incomes were ri3ink, the poorest 10 per cent of the population saw their incomes fall. Combining higher incomes with tax cuts the richest 10 per cent are $5 around £11) better off, while poor people pay relatively more for the UK's economic problems, says CAP. Source: CSV Media 1/5 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CEEFAX 723 Fri 8 apr 21:04/31 CHARJTJES CLUED UP FOR CcMPAIGNING -hj Charity Commission is offering guidelines to show charities the extent to which they can become involved in campaigning. The guidelines show the prhncipleu charities must obsjrvj in debating and campaigning on issues of political interest. The Commission seeks comments from voluntary groups on how useful they find the guidelines and what practial results they might yield - contact the Charity Commission. Source: CSV Media 2/5 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CEEFAX 723 Fri 8 Apr 21:22/57 FOOTBALL STRIKE FOR CANCER RESEARCH Amateur football knthusiasts are donning their boots for a five-a- side tournament in aid of the Imperial Cancer Research Campaign. Organisjrs of the World Motion Footdall Fives hope to attract more than 250 teams to play in the qualifiying rounds over weekends during May and June. One hundred finalists go on to play on 31 July at a top London stadium, vjnuj to bj confirmed - just turn up with your kit and £50 kntry fee. Contacts on page 729 3/5 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CEEFAX 723 Fri 8 Apr 21:97/24 C UNTDOWN TO FLORA AEROBATHON Register now for your place at the world's largest ever sponsored aerobic workout on 24 April '94. Boy George and Mica Paris are among the pjrformjrs who'll bj playing as you sweat for charity - proceeds go to Royal Marsdjn Children's Cancer Unit, Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, British Heart Foundation and more. The Flora Aerobathon is staged simultaneously in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Mancheujr, Exeter and Sheffield - book on 091 514 2777. Source: CSV Media 4/5 feature Info Diary VolunteerP723 CJEFAX 723 Fri 8 Apr 21:15/10 YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN A DANCE GROUP The Ecoute:! Youth Dance Company, London needs two more committed dancers, aged over 20, with contemporary dance experience. The young company currently performs for free at Ebury Bridgu Youth Club kvjnts - so you need to bj prepared to work hard for no money, but the dancers are working $5 to achieve professional status. Auditions are on +ednesday 13 Aprhl from 6-9pm, contact Ebury Bridge Youth Club for more details. Source: CSV Media 5/5 feature Info Diary Volunteer