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Abbreviations and acronyms:

BSc: Bachelor of Science
CAF: Charity Aid Foundation
HMRC: Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs
L ès-L: Licence ès-Lettres
PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Education
MS: Multiple Sclerosis
NHS: National Health Service
R&D: Research and Development
PhD: Doctorate in Philosophy
SMS: Short Message Service is a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems,

Definitions:

Gift Aid increases the value of donations to charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) by allowing them to reclaim basic rate tax on your gift. If you pay higher rate tax you can claim extra relief on your donations. If you claim age-related allowances or tax credits, Gift Aid donations can sometimes increase your entitlement.

Ofcom. Independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.

PhonepayPlus: (formerly known as ICSTIS) is the regulatory body for all premium rate phone-paid services in the United Kingdom.