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Christian Aid: Trace The Tax

Christian Aid write:-

Christian Aid's Trace the Tax campaign will play a central role in the charity's presence at this year's festival. The campaign calls for greater financial transparency and for an end to tax dodging by unscrupulous businesses operating internationally. Each year developing nations loose out on billions of pounds of revenue which could be better used to improve sanitation, build schools and develop other essential services.

In March we asked all members of the FTSE 100 to complete a brief survey to gauge their opinions on greater financial transparency which would help lead to a reduction in tax dodging. The response was initially slow; however thanks to Christian Aid supporters sending over 100,000 emails to companies which had not responded, more and more have since got in touch.

At this year's festival Christian Aid wants you to help unravel the maze of tax dodging. We hope to inspire and challenge you, but we also need you to help engage with four high profile high street companies. These companies have massive potential in helping end tax dodging but we need your help to unlock it.

Visit Trace the Tax on the Christian Aid's website for more information.

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