Except where sub-paragraph (2) applies, and subject to paragraphs 29 and 31, the amount specified in paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 9 to the Income Support Regulations52 (charitable or voluntary payments) of any charitable payment or of any voluntary payment made or due to be made at regular intervals other than any payment which is to be disregarded under paragraph 24.

Subject to paragraph 29, any charitable payment or voluntary payment made or due to be made at regular intervals which is intended and used for any item which was not taken into account when the standard rate was fixed for the accommodation provided.