Critical Illness and Fellowship Funding

Good morning. Please see my questions below: 1) I have received a critical illness payment. Based on discussions with my insurers and reading HMRC manuals (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/insurance-policyholder-taxation-manual/iptm6010), I believe this payment is not taxable. Can you please confirm if this is the case and whether the payment needs to be added to a Self Assessment tax return? 2) I have received funding (to cover accommodation and flights) to complete a research project oversees. The funding was provided by a charity and the project will help with some aspects of my current job (I am in full-time employment). I received three payments over the course of 6 months. Does this need to be added to a Self Assessment tax return and, if so which section should it be added to? Many thanks in advance for your help with the above.

Hi,

Due to the detailed nature of your enquiry, tou would need to contact our Income Tax team for advice.

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Thank you.