NFSP 2021 AGM and additional online events
NFSP AGM 2021SUNDAY 9 MAY 10.30AM - 12.30PM The NFSP's online 2021 AGM will be taking place this Sunday 9 May from 10.30am - 12.30pm.Please note registration to attend the event is now cl...
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Message from NFSP CEO Calum Greenhow on MDA2
Over the last week, a great many NFSP members have got in touch with us and engaged in lively discussions on our social media channels. Many of you are – quite rightly – unhappy about th...
NFSP statement on the Court of Appeal - 23 April 2021
The NFSP welcomes today's verdict which has overturned the convictions of 39 victims of the Horizon scandal. Last month we heard shocking revelations – including that Post Office Ltd (PO)...
New NFSP Mails Support Team
The NFSP’s project-specific grant funding for its Mails Segregation Team officially came to an end last month. However, with mails being such an important part of the post office network, the NF...
Take part in the latest research
There are currently three LIVE surveys relevant to subpostmasters – here’s how to take part: Horizon Inquiry ‘People Survey’. All NFSP members are invited to take part in the...
Join PO CEO Nick Read this Tuesday
The NFSP Northern Ireland Region will be holding an online event this Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 7pm. The event will be streamed via YouTube and is open for all NFSP members to join. With a top...
NFSP Financial Statements - year ending 30 September 2020
Ahead of the NFSP's AGM on 9 May 2021, our financial statements for the year ending 30 September 2020 can be downloaded HERE. Details of how to attend the AGM on 9 May will be shared wit...
WATCH NOW - Postmaster NED election hustings
WATCH NOW - Postmaster NED election hustings On Tuesday evening (23 March) the NFSP held a hustings for the current Postmaster NED election.The event was hosted by NFSP Chair Tim Boothman and all six...
May 2021 Local Elections
Last month, the government announced that May’s local elections will be going ahead as planned despite the pandemic, this includes those postponed in 2020. Due to the number of people shielding...
Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill well received
The NFSP recently worked alongside Duncan Baker MP on the Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill, which was presented to Parliament on 2 March 2021. The Bill seeks to ensure that banks are required to o...
Increase to contactless payment limit
Following the Government’s recent spring budget statement, the legal limit for contactless payments is set to increase from £45 to £100 per transaction. This will allow individuals t...
Postmaster NED election hustings
Post Office Ltd (PO) recently announced the final six candidates for the new Postmaster Non-Executive Director roles. The NFSP welcomes these new roles, and feels it is important that the subpostmast...
WhatsApp's new privacy terms - how do they affect NFSP group chats?
WhatsApp has recently updated its Privacy Policy. Understandably, many NFSP members have asked how this affects the NFSP's group chats. We have collected some key information on the new policy....
Dealing with abuse and aggressive behaviour
Over January and February, there has been an increase in abuse/aggressive behaviour from post office customers – with the average number of weekly incidents reaching almost double the average...
POST OFFICE HORIZON INQUIRY: HOW TO TAKE PART
The Post Office Horizon Inquiry wants to hear from current and former subpostmasters and there are a number of ways to take part. Submit a written response – deadline 23 February The Inq...
Stopping the slide into a cashless society
The NFSP fully welcomes the Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill that is going to be presented by Duncan Baker MP on 2 March 2021. The Bill will ensure that banking institutions are mandated to mainta...
ELECTION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 2021-2024
The NFSP is seeking nominations for members to serve on its Board of Non-Executive Directors. Regional elections are to be held in the Midland, North West, London, South East and South West regions.&...
Postal Affairs Minister extends thanks to subpostmasters
Postal Affairs Minister Paul Scully has written to all subpostmasters and their staff to thank them for their efforts during the pandemic. In a letter dated 15 January, Minister Scully told subpostma...
Applications open for new PO Non-Executive Director roles
On Monday 4 January Post Office Ltd (PO) CEO Nick Read announced that applications are now open for two subpostmasters to become Non-Executive Directors on PO’s Board. Applications will be ope...
Looking after your mental health this Christmas
Amongst all the tinsel and present wrapping, we often forget that Christmas can be a difficult time for many – it can bring memories of lost loved ones and feelings of loneliness, but this yea...