What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a tax relief provided by the UK Government allowing charities to reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation made by a UK taxpayer at no extra cost. This means and extra 25p can be claimed by charities for every eligible £1 donated. As an example, should you donate £100, the government will contribute and extra £25 (25% of £100) making the total donation £125. This provides an immense additional capability to any charity ultimately benefiting the poor and destitute

What must I do?

When you donate, you’ll be asked to confirm whether or not you are a UK taxpayer. Please note that Gift Aid can only be reclaimed on donations made by individuals who pay UK income or capital gains tax at a rate at least equal to the amount reclaimed on their donations in the current tax year.

When is Gift Aid not applicable?

Certain donations are not eligible for Gift Aid. If your donation falls into any of the following categories, Gift Aid should not be claimed:

• Donations made by anyone who is not a UK taxpayer.
• Donations made in return for something. For example, you are making a donation in return for a ticket to attend an event or other reimbursements.
• Donations made on behalf of a company
• Benefits to higher-rate taxpayers: If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can reclaim tax relief on your gross donation at 20% i.e. the difference between the higher rate of tax at 40% and the basic rate at 20%.