GIFT AID DECLARATION FOR UK TAX PAYERS :

GIFT AID…

HELP THE SEVERN HOSPICE

AND MAKE THE TAXMAN WEEP!

What is it?

A government allowance to registered charities requiring the Inland Revenue to reimburse the tax paid, within any one year, by supporters making direct donations.

What is it worth?

To the charity, 25% added value to your donation e.g. a donation of £100 with gift aid reclaimed is valued £125!

To the donor, it costs nothing, and those who pay tax at the higher rate of 40% can claim a rebate in their annual tax return of the difference between base rate and higher rate.

Who and what qualifies?

Qualifies for Gift Aid	Does not qualify for Gift Aid
Individuals who pay UK taxes	Companies or organisations
Paid income/capital gains tax in past year, equal to 25% of amount donated	Non tax payers
Personal donations received by the Hospice, directly from an individual	Donations from more than one donor (eg funeral collections or gifts in lieu of presents for birthdays/ anniversaries and group)
Gift Aid Declaration signed with full home address & postcode	Legacy bequests
All donations from which the donor receives no benefit	Purchase of items e.g. Christmas cards, tickets for events

What do I need to do next?

All you need do is check you and your donation meet the criteria above; complete the form, (click here for printable form), including your home address, remembering to sign (when returning by post) and date then return to:
Severn Hospice, Appeals Department, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HS

For Further Information we recommend you look on the Inland Revenue Web Site www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk where there is a comprehensive section on Gift Aid