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Citizencard scheme
Apply for a Citizencard
The London Borough of Redbridge is working
in partnership with Citizencard to provide young persons in
the Borough with a means of proving their age.
In addition to having to prove your age before purchasing
restricted products, certain establishments may restrict entry
based on your age. These will include cinemas, pubs,
nightclubs and amusement arcades.
About the Citizencard partnership
Citizencard is a government backed proof of age scheme. It
was launched in 1999 and since then over 200,000 cards have been
issued. The scheme is aimed at young people aged between 11 and
21. The card contains a colour photo, the holders name, date
of birth and signature.
The scheme has the backing of the majority of traders in
Redbridge and it is seen as a mechanism to help prevent sales of
restricted products to under age children.
Improving the health and welfare of the young people of
Redbridge is the core aim of the partnership and we are committed
to reducing the number of illegal sales in Redbridge.
Citizencard is a non profit company which has supporters
originating from the retail and manufacturing sector.
None of the scheme's sponsors have access to the scheme or to
any information supplied to Citizencard.
They derive no commercial benefits from their association with
Citizencard. The only name attached to any part of Citizencard
scheme is "Citizencard®" which is a registered trademark.
Other cardholder benefits:
- Access to e-wallet and Youth Access Panel
- Discount voucher booklet containing £200 worth of nationally
available discounts
- Limited number of free phone calls and access to free voice
mail.
Security and data protection
The verification process for Citizencard was developed in
conjunction with the Home Office and the Passport Agency. The
scheme is registered with the Data Protection Registrar and all the
information supplied by applicants is used solely for verification
and renewal purposes by Citizencard. None of the information
can be sold, or passed on, in any form to any third
party.
Local schools
Trading Standards is working closely with local schools to
achieve widespread use of the cards
The London Borough of Redbridge is working
in partnership with Citizencard to provide young persons in
the Borough with a means of proving their age.
In addition to having to prove your age before purchasing
restricted products, certain establishments may restrict entry
based on your age. These will include cinemas, pubs,
nightclubs and amusement arcades.
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