The benefits include:- Health & Safety and Employment Law Protection Scheme; Legal Helpline Service; Training Services (which under the new licensing regime regulations will be mandatory for all licensees); Tailor-made all-inclusive Insurance Scheme; Cellar Safety & Gas Supplies. By taking advantage of even some of these and many other benefits, members can more than recoup the cost of their membership fee and still be a member of this well respected Association.Welcome to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association.
New Development, Members' Forum page on the website.
Each member is advised of the current offers and services available through their membership packs, mail-shots and launches highlighted in the "Scottish Licensee". These membership services and offers give additional benefits to licensees who become members of The Scottish Licensed Trade Association.
PENINSULA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD
One of the most successful in terms of take up members is the Personnel, Employment, and Health & Safety packages offered by Peninsula Business Services Ltd. This cost-effective service is of great assistance in helping members comply with the ever-increasing burden of legislation.
The Peninsula service can help members avoid costly litigation by providing up-to-date contracts of employment and employee handbooks, 24 hour advice service on personnel issues and employer's rights, tribunal representation and award indemnity, and a health & safety management system with annual audits.
A cost effective package specially for members has been arranged with Peninsula at the exclusive rate of £28.85 per week, plus vat, for both the Personnel and Health & Safety services. This covers up to 10 employees and no deposit is required as all payments are made by Direct Debit. Special rates are available for members with over 10 employees.
TRAINING SCOTLAND LIMITED
All member licensees should be aware by now that to comply with the new Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 they will require to hold a Personal Licence Holder qualification. The S.L.T.A. also supports the view that it is beneficial to have more than one Personal Licence Holder for each premises, to ensure compliance with the new Licensing regime is achieved at all times. It goes without saying that there will be an overwhelming demand for such training courses and The S.L.T.A., working in partnership with Training Scotland Limited, based in Glasgow, has made special arrangements to provide members with the necessary training required.
How much will this cost?
The cost of training will be £90 per person. This includes training costs, the exam costs and V.A.T.
Where are the courses held?
Courses can be held throughout Scotland. For those members who require training outwith a 25 mile limit from Glasgow, a nominal charge will be applied to cover transport costs. This charge will not exceed £15 per individual except where a flight or accommodation may be required.
When will the courses be held?
Once you have registered your interest in attending a course you will then be advised of when a course will be held in your area. Groups of 10 are normally required and these can be arranged for you and fellow licensee members in your area. Those registering an interest in one of the courses will then be contacted and a confirmed date will be given.
What do I do next?
Simply call 0131-225-5169/7287 and leave the rest to us.
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
The Association continued to operate a special discount scheme for AA membership. The current price of membership is £60 and the service includes Roadside, Relay, Relay Plus and Home Start. Vehicles registered with this scheme must be used for the purpose of the business they are registered to. Members must contact the AA direct, quoting a special reference number.
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CARE ASSOCIATION
(Plus Vehicle Breakdown Service)
HMCA has arranged a Private Medical Plan for members, with savings of up to 40%. Subscriptions for this plan are highly competitive and it offers many advantages, the most important being freedom of choice. You choose the time, the specialist, the hospital. The benefits are comprehensive and your unmarried children, either living at home or in full-time education, up to the age of 24, can be included in a family plan. If you already have private health cover you may wish to consider the special transfer facility which also offers a saving of up to 40%. Further benefit plans include Income Protection Plan; Hospital Sickness & Injury Plan; Critical Illness Plan; Medical Travel Plan and Personal Accident Plan.
The HMCA also operate a Breakdown Recovery Club, which offers prompt assistance at a very competitive cost for cars, minibuses, taxis, vans and motorised horse boxes and the Association has negotiated special rates with HMCA to offer this service to SLTA Members.
WILLIS LIMITED
Insurance solutions for members of The Scottish Licensed Trade Association.
Willis provide an opportunity for members to take advantage of a specialised business insurance policy with special terms negotiated on behalf of The Scottish Licensed Trade Association. 'Full Measure' offers comprehensive cover at an affordable price, including:
£50 discount from your S.L.T.A. membership fee for each new policy-holder
Interest-free payment facility
Automatic seasonal increase in stock during busy periods
Access to free Health & Safety and Risk Management advice
Cover for property outside the pub included as standard
P & H SNACKSDIRECT
P & H Snacksdirect is the largest direct van sales operation dedicated to snackfoods in the country, supplying many major accounts. As a subsidiary of Palmer & Harvey McLane, they operate from a national network of depots and are able to service the whole of the U.K. They are able to provide regular van sales delivery from professional sales personnel; the best range of products for your business; point of sale to increase sales; delivery straight to stock room, which will save you time and money, and monthly promotions in addition to fantastic prices.
B.O.C. GASES SUREFLOW
BOC Sureserve is the U.K.'s largest supplier of dispense gas and has a superb range of products to suit every outlet. BOC Sureserve's gas experts support your business not only with supplying gas but also managing your requirements. With regular deliveries set to a pre-arranged schedule; cylinders connected at the point of use; empty cylinders removed for a clutter-free cellar; free emergency delivery within 24 hours should you run out of gas; and help in identifying the best and most cost-effective products. Whether you are a large or small user of cylinder gas, BOC Sureserve can meet your needs exactly.
BOC Sureserve has now developed a new initiative which is being exclusively promoted to members of The Scottish Licensed Trade Association who either currently use BOC Sureserve gas or change over to BOC Sureserve. This new service is in connection with Health & Safety Legislation applicable to Cellar Safety and provides members with a free Risk Assessment carried out in their premises by a qualified professional. Currently this costs in the region of £125.00 and fully complies with the respective legislation. This initiative is subject to members changing over to BOC Sureserve's 'monthly charge' payment scheme for gas services. A £50 voucher to be redeemed against S.L.T.A. membership for year two is also included.
ABERCROMBIE GEMMELL
As auditors to The Scottish Licensed Trade Association, under the banner of Abercrombie Gemmell, since 1998, the company is perfectly placed to advise members' on all their accountancy and taxation needs and can be relied upon to understand the issues facing the Licensed Trade today. They provide expertise in a wide range of services, including Audit; Accounts preparation and certification; Business Planning; Corporation Tax; VAT; Company Secretarial; Payroll and Self-assessment Tax Returns. In addition, they can help you and your business flourish, with specialist advice on Income Tax Planning; Inland Revenue enquiries and Investigations; Private Annuity Trusts; Capital Tax Planning and Family Trusts.
BUPA
BUPA, the U.K.'s leading independent health care organisation has a special 30% discount off the cost of BUPAcare membership for all Scottish Licensed Trade Association members and their families. BUPAcare offers members access to a high standard of private medical care and treatment for eligible conditions.
SERVEWISE/CITY & GUILDS
The Servewise & City & Guilds Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders has one day courses available separately for both on and off licensed premises, tailored specifically for each setting. Each course focuses on the legal responsibilities of Personal Licence Holders and the different management issues relevant to the particular types of licensed premises.
Each course covers
Licensing Law;
Licensing Officials;
Other key legislation;
Alcohol;
Premises environment.
Successful candidates will receive a Certificate awarded by City & Guilds, accredited by SQA and valid throughout Scotland.
Existing qualifications
All current licence holders should complete the new qualification before applying for their new licence. If you recently gained a Servewise Plus Licence Holders Certificate you may be able to do a shorter amount of training as part of the new Certificate.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed using a multiple choice test. Tests will be available in either paper format or via GOLA on-line system.
Support materials
A comprehensive Personal Licence Holders Guide will be issued to all participants when they register for the qualification. Candidates are expected to read the guide in advance of their course.
Certificate for Staff working in Scottish Licensed Premises
The Servewise and City & Guilds Certificate for Staff working in Scottish Licensed Premises is suitable for all staff working in licensed premises including part-time and casual staff.
Separate four hour courses are available to both on and off-licence staff. Each course focuses on issues relating to the service/sale of alcohol, including the important issue of due diligence.
Staff Induction Workbook
Servewise and City & Guilds have a staff workbook available.
The workbook can be used to facilitate staff training under the guidance of a Personal Licence Holder and covers all key areas of Licensing Law, Alcohol and Social Responsibility to meet legislative requirements of staff.
XPRESS RECRUITMENT SERVICES
Xpress Recruitment has over 20 years of industry experience and provides an indepth service, not just the basics. The company go out of their way for clients on every assignment, they become ambassadors for their company, representing their interests to only the best candidates on the market. The company screen out candidates who are just not right for the position so that they do not waste client's valuable time. The company aims to deliver a prompt, efficient and personalised service specialising in Kitchen Management; Style Bars/Nightclubs; Theme Bars/Restaurants; Gastro Pubs/Country Inns; Hotels and Resorts and Community Pubs.
GRAHAM & SIBBALD
Graham & Sibbald, Licensed Trade and Leisure specialists, lead the way in providing the most comprehensive range of professional property advice to the Licensed Trade and Leisure Industry in Scotland. They can also offer assistance with Rent Reviews, Valuations and Surveys.
LP PUB COMPANY
LP Pub Company can provide a number of special monthly promotional offers, competitive pricing and first class realiable servic e on a number of products including Drinks - Wines, Spirits, Minerals, FAB's, Kegs; Food - Frozen, Dry and Fresh; Leisure Supplies - Machines/Pool Tables; Juke Boxes etc; Washroom Supplies; and Janitorial & Glassware.
