GIFT AID
Every donation you make to CASS & Friends - whatever its value - could be worth more at no extra cost to you by choosing to Gift Aid it. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will add an extra 25p to every £1 you give to CASS & Friends.
How does Gift Aid work?
It's simple. Gift Aid is a government initiative that allows donations given to charity to be tax-effective. As soon as you give your permission by completing a Gift Aid declaration form, we can claim the tax back on your donation. This means a £10 donation will be worth £12.50.
Am I eligible for Gift Aid?
If you are a UK taxpayer, yes. Even if you are not employed, you are still eligible if you are paying tax on any of the following:
Is my donation eligible for Gift Aid?
According to HMRC rules, certain donations are not eligible for Gift Aid. If your donation falls into any of the following categories, Gift Aid shouldn't be claimed:
Are you a higher rate taxpayer?
If you pay tax at a rate of 40% or above, you can claim the difference between the higher and basic rate on your donation. Do this through your self assessment tax return and by asking HMRC to amend your tax code.
Am I committing myself to give regularly?
Not at all. Completing a Gift Aid declaration doesn't commit you to any future donations, but any that you give will be covered by the declaration.
What should I do if I move house, change my name or my tax status changes?
Please let us know if your circumstances change so that we can keep your record up-to-date on our systems.
How do I cancel my declaration?
Simply inform us that you are no longer a UK taxpayer, in writing and we will stop reclaiming tax on your donations immediately.
How do I sign a Gift Aid declaration?
How does Gift Aid work?
It's simple. Gift Aid is a government initiative that allows donations given to charity to be tax-effective. As soon as you give your permission by completing a Gift Aid declaration form, we can claim the tax back on your donation. This means a £10 donation will be worth £12.50.
Am I eligible for Gift Aid?
If you are a UK taxpayer, yes. Even if you are not employed, you are still eligible if you are paying tax on any of the following:
- personal or occupational pension
- stocks and shares
- bank and building society savings accounts
- rental income
- overseas and UK investment dividends
Is my donation eligible for Gift Aid?
According to HMRC rules, certain donations are not eligible for Gift Aid. If your donation falls into any of the following categories, Gift Aid shouldn't be claimed:
- donations made by anyone that is not a UK taxpayer
- donations made on behalf of someone else or a group of people e.g. you collect money from your friends and family and then make a bulk donation
- donations made in return for something e.g you are making a donation in return for a ticket to attend an event or a raffle ticket
- donations made on behalf of a company - you can only make Gift Aid declarations on your own taxpayer status when spending your own money. However, a company can claim tax relief on the donation when donating direct to the charity
Are you a higher rate taxpayer?
If you pay tax at a rate of 40% or above, you can claim the difference between the higher and basic rate on your donation. Do this through your self assessment tax return and by asking HMRC to amend your tax code.
Am I committing myself to give regularly?
Not at all. Completing a Gift Aid declaration doesn't commit you to any future donations, but any that you give will be covered by the declaration.
What should I do if I move house, change my name or my tax status changes?
Please let us know if your circumstances change so that we can keep your record up-to-date on our systems.
How do I cancel my declaration?
Simply inform us that you are no longer a UK taxpayer, in writing and we will stop reclaiming tax on your donations immediately.
How do I sign a Gift Aid declaration?
- Download a Gift Aid Declaration Form and post it back to us
- Fill in the online declaration below