GIFT AID
GIFT AID DECLARATION FORM
GIFT AID EXPLAINED
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows charities to reclaim the basic rate tax you pay as a UK taxpayer. It means that we can claim 25p of tax for every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you. All you need to do is make a Gift Aid declaration by completing a Gift Aid declaration form.
How to make a Gift Aid declaration?
With Mother Noel Charity, there are three different ways you can make a Gift Aid declaration for donations:
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Download, print and complete a Gift Aid declaration form and return to Mother Noel Charity by post or scan and return by email.
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Request a call by email to mother.noel.charity@gmail.com
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Request a call by text or WhatsApp to
+44 (0) 7869803879 and you will be contacted to make a declaration over the phone.
Once completed, please remember to let us know of any future changes to your tax status, including changes to your name and address, so we can ensure that no further claims are made against your donations.
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Which donations qualify for Gift Aid?
​Gift Aid can be applied to all voluntary donations of money, large or small, providing they are made by an individual who pays sufficient UK tax.
Your declaration will cover all cash, cheques, postal orders, Direct Debit, standing order and credit or debit card donations.
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It will not be applied to donations we receive from tax efficient payment schemes. These include Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) payments or payroll gifts, as tax relief has already been claimed.
Do I qualify for Gift Aid?
To qualify for Gift Aid you need to:
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Be a UK taxpayer.
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Have paid or expect to pay enough income or capital gains tax in the tax year your gift was received to cover all the Gift Aid donations you made to charity that year.
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Make a Gift Aid declaration.
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Ensure you paid enough tax to cover the donations you made in the previous four years if you are completing an enduring Gift Aid declaration (a declaration applied to future donations).
The basic rate of tax we claim is currently 20% on the gross value of your gift (that’s the same as 25% on the net).
You must remember to let us know if your tax status changes in the future, otherwise you could be liable for any shortfall.
For more help please visit the Gift Aid page on Gov.uk.
Do I need to make a separate Gift Aid declaration to Mother Noel Charity to cover each tax year?
No, you only need to make a declaration once. We’ll keep this declaration as your enduring permission to claim Gift Aid tax relief on all donations. It will cover the previous four years, the current year, and any donations you might make to us in the future.
If you haven’t paid tax to cover your past donations or you stop paying tax in the future, please let us know as soon as possible, otherwise we’ll keep on claiming and this could result in us receiving tax relief we’re not entitled to, which could have implications for you.
If you have any questions, contact us by emailing mother.noel.charity@gmail.com or message to +44 (0) 7869803879.
What if I stop paying tax? Can I withdraw the declaration?
You can cancel the declaration at any time by emailing your full name and address to mother.noel.charity@gmail.com or message to +44 (0) 7869803879.
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I’m a pensioner. Do my donations qualify?
Income from state pensions alone is unlikely to qualify as you’d need to earn above the personal allowance threshold to pay income tax.
If this is your only source of income, we advise that you check with your tax office before completing a declaration.
Is there any extra paperwork for me to complete?
No, but you may wish to keep a record of donations you make to charity in each tax year. This will help ensure that you continue to pay enough tax to cover the payments you make under Gift Aid.
Does my declaration cover all donations I’ve ever made to you?
We only have the last four years in which to claim the tax relief on your donations. We will only apply the tax relief to donations within the allowed period.
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