How does my gift qualify for Gift Aid?
You need to
- Pay at least as much tax as the charities will reclaim on your gifts in the tax year in which you make them (tax credits on dividend income will count towards the tax paid). The tax year runs from 6 April in one year to 5 April in the next.*
- Make a declaration to the charity that you want your gift be treated as a Gift Aid donation
- Not receive excessive benefits in return for your gift.
Sign up for Gift Aid
If you'd like to sign up for Gift Aid, please fill in the Gift Aid Form and return it by post to Crisis, Freepost, LON18843, London E1 6BR.Gift Aid notes
- You can cancel this Declaration at any time by notifying the charity
- If your circumstances change and you no longer pay enough income or capital gains tax to cover the amount claimed by the charity, please contact the charity/CASC
- If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can claim further tax relief via your Self Assessment tax return (currently 25p for each pound you give)**
- Please notify the charity if you change your name or address
- If you pay at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your self assessment tax return.
- If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief please contact 08000 38 48 38 or supporter.helpline@crisis.org.uk or ask your local tax office for leaflet IR65 Gift Aid
Visit the Inland Revenue Website to find out more Gift Aid and tax efficient ways to give to charity.
*Gift Aid is linked to basic rate tax. Basic rate tax is currently 20%, which allows charities to reclaim 25 pence on the pound.
**Higher rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic rate and higher rate tax.
