Gift Aid
Every donation you make to Children North East, could be worth more, at no extra cost to you just by choosing to Gift Aid it.
The Government’s Gift Aid scheme allows charities to reclaim tax on your donations. HMRC will add an extra 25p to every £1 you give to Children North East.
Each year, £560million is left unclaimed by UK charities so it’s really important to Gift Aid personal eligible donations so we can support even more babies, children and young people.
How do I sign a Gift Aid declaration?
All you need to do is complete one of the two forms below. It will increase any further donations you make to Children North East at no extra cost to yourself, providing you are a UK tax payer.
Click the button below to fill in our online form.
Or simply print out this form and return it to us by post.
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 that a £10 donation will be worth £12.50 and for every £50 donated, we will actually receive £62.50.
What if I pay a higher tax rate?
We can’t reclaim tax at the higher rate, but you can. Just declare your yearly donations on your tax return, and you’ll get a rebate for the difference.
Do I have to do anything to reclaim tax for donations I’ve already made?
No, all we need is your completed Gift Aid declaration, and we’ll claim the eligible Gift Aid. There’s no extra paperwork for you, now or in the future.
Am I committing myself to give regularly?
Not at all, completing a Gift Aid declaration does not commit you to any future donations, but any you may give will be covered by the declaration.
What should I do if I move house, or change my name?
Please let us know if any of 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, by email ([email protected]) or by telephone (0191 256 2444) and we will stop reclaiming tax on your donations immediately.
