Gift Aid explained

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a tax relief scheme introduced by the government in recognition of the value it places on the work of the charity sector. It works by giving 100% tax relief on the earnings a taxpayer donates to a registered charity.

Am I eligible for Gift Aid?

If you are a UK taxpayer, you are eligible to give charitable donations through Gift Aid. If you pay your tax through PAYE, the government will pay the tax relief on your donations directly to the charity you support.

Special rules may apply to higher rate taxpayers and companies. They should contact the Inland Revenue for more information.

Is it worth the bother?

In short, yes! Take a look at how much extra money Frontline gets from the government on 'gift aided' donations.

For example, in the twelve months up to September 2005, Frontline received around £75,000 from the Government, which represents almost 10% of our total income.

How do I sign up for Gift Aid?

Step 1 - Choose your payment method

Step 2 - Complete a Gift Aid form in one of these ways:

• If you wish to pay your gifts by standing order, download a Standing Order request & Gift Aid declaration form here, fill it in and hand it back to us.
• If you wish to pay by cash or cheque, use the Gift Aid envelopes available during all church collections. Just put your cheque or money inside the envelope and complete the donor section on the front before leaving it in the collection bucket.

Any other questions?

If you are unsure of any aspect of Gift Aid, please feel free to contact Pete Welsby in the Frontline Finance department.

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