Gift Aid is a simple scheme that enables charities to claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated by UK taxpayers.  In additional to this, the government will provide Transitional Relief of 2%.  So while charities will claim 25p for each £1 donated, they will actually receive 28p!

Hope Survivors Foundation can claim an extra 28 pence for every £1 you donate back from the Inland Revenue.  The government treats donations to Charities as if the donor had already deducted basic rate tax from them. The charity can then reclaim this tax to increase the value of a donation.

Until 2011 taxyear, Charities of all sizes are encouraged to make the most of Gift Aid to increase income to their organisation and to apply the Gift Aid Logo to their fundraising materials.

How do I know if I’m UK tax payer?

You are a UK tax payer if:

• Tax is taken from your wages or salary before you receive your pay.
• You have to fill in a self-assessment form each year.
• You have any taxable savings (in a Building Society, for instance), or a pension plan, or investment income.
• If you have recently paid any capital gains tax, or expect to pay it in the near future. This could be on sale of a property or some shares, for example

If any of these apply to you, please complete and return your declaration So Hope Survivors Foundation can reclaim the tax on your donations. Please note: Inheritance tax does not count as UK income tax.

Download HSF Gift Aid Declaration

For more information or a gift aid donation form, please email us at info@hope-survivors.org.uk or call us on +44(0)75 1811 9664.