Gift Aid is a simple way to increase your giving to the parish by 28p for every £1 you donate at no cost to yourself. If you pay Income or Capital Gains Tax in the UK and belong to the Planned Giving scheme, the parish can obtain a refund of the basic rate tax which you have paid on your donations based on our records. All you have to do is complete a form with your name and address and sign a declaration that we can treat all donations from the start of a given tax year as Gift Aid donations. It does not affect your tax status and will not complicate your current tax affairs. If you are a higher rate tax payer you can claim additional tax relief if you wish.
In 2010, Gift Aid boosted our parish income by just over £15,000, however we soon lose the transitional payment of 3p in the pound which the government agreed to pay charities when the basic rate of tax was reduced in 2008.
You can download or print a Gift Aid Declaration form by clicking here. The form should be returned to the Parish Office once completed and signed.
There is a parish Gift Aid organiser who can provide more details and answer questions. All information about Gift Aid is treated in confidence.