What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is easy to use, makes a big difference to us, and doesn't cost you a thing.

If you are a UK taxpayer, using Gift Aid means that for every pound you give us, we receive an extra 28 pence from the Inland Revenue.

A £10 Gift Aid donation is worth £12.80 to us.

You could also benefit from Gift Aid. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can reclaim as much as £23 from the taxman for every £100 donated to charity, simply by including details of your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment form.

How can I use Gift Aid?

It couldn't be easier: all you have to do is download and complete the Gift Aid declaration*. You only need to do it once: this Gift Aid declaration can apply to all the donations you have made since April 2001, and to all future donations you make.

Gift Aid can apply to donations of any amount, large or small, by cash, cheque, postal order, direct debit, standing order, debit or credit card, or even in foreign currencies.

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