Christmas Voucher
Supporting documents

You will need to provide supporting documents with your application. Choose the option below that applies to you.


I am on a means-tested benefit

You need to provide 2 separate pieces of evidence. Please provide the full page or full document, rather than a cropped image or screenshot. The same evidence can’t be used for both.

1. Proof of your benefit

Your document must show your full name, address and the amount you recieve

Choose one from the following:

Universal Credit – your most recent statement, printout or screenshots (these must show your full name and address, your payment this month and the breakdown of what you are entitled to)

Housing Benefit – your most recent entitlement letter

Pension Credit – your most recent letter from The Pension Service confirming your payment

Please note: PIP, DLA and AA are not means-tested benefits.

2. Proof of residency

Your document must show your full name and address.

Choose one from the following:

Council Tax bill – dated within the last 12 months

Utility bill – dated within the last 3 months

Bank statement – from the last 3 months

Please see below examples of the Universal Credit evidence we would like you to submit showing your name and address, monthly payment and a breakdown of what you are entitled to.


I am on a low-income

You need to provide 3 separate pieces of evidence. Please provide the full page or full document, rather than a cropped image.

1. Proof of residency

Choose one:

  • Council Tax bill – dated within the last 12 months
  • Utility bill – dated within the last 3 months

Your document must show your full name and address.

2. Payslip

Your payslip must:

  • be from the last 3 months
  • show the amount you are paid for one calendar month
  • be provided as the full page of the document
3. Bank Statement

Your bank statement must:

  • cover one full month from within the last 3 months
  • show your full name
  • show your income being paid into your account

Please do not send a cropped screenshot of your banking app.

Before you submit your application

Please check that:

  • Your documents show your full name where required
  • Your documents show your current address where required
  • Your documents are in the required date range
  • Your documents are clear and easy to read
  • You have provided the full document or page where required
  • You have provided separate documents where required
  • The details on your document match the details on your application

Providing the correct documents will help us process your application as quickly as possible.

Need help?

If you have any questions about the supporting documents or are having difficulties providing them please visit one of our Christmas Voucher support sessions to get further help.

Staff from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity will be available daily from 10am – 12pm Monday 2nd November until Friday 6th November at Chippenham Community Hub on Timber Street.

Contact us by email to admin@cblc.org.uk or call on 01249 658180

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