Gift Aid is a government scheme which allows charities to claim back the tax on any donations made, this means that for every £1 you pay in subscriptions we can claim back an extra 28p from the government, all you have to do is sign a simple declaration! So if you or your partner pays UK income tax just download the form from below, fill it in (all we need is your name and address) and then pass it to your section leader. It really is that easy, please take a moment to complete it, it makes a huge difference to the Group. Thank you for your support.

faq

Is a Gift Aid declaration complicated?

No, it is very simple and only requires you to give your name and address and to declare that you want your subscriptions to be treated as Gift Aid payments.

Will it cost me anything extra?
No, the Group will simply claim back tax that would have otherwise have gone to the Inland Revenue. We can then use these extra funds to keep subscriptions down, improve our facilities and to provide a fun and varied programme.

Will I have to reveal any personal tax information?
No, all that is needed is very basic information: your name, address and confirmation that you want your subscriptions to be treated as Gift Aid payments.

What will I have to do in the future?
Nothing, once you complete the declaration this covers your child(ren) until they leave the Group. You need only notify the Group if you change name, address or cease paying tax.

Do I have to complete a separate declaration for each of my children in the Group?
No, one declaration covers all payments you make to the Group.

What happens if my child changes section?
Nothing, as the Gift Aid declaration is not in respect of a specific sum but merely the subscription, however much that may be.

What happens if my child leaves the Group?
As there is no legal commitment in a Gift Aid declaration the Group will only claim back the tax on the payments you made before the child left the Group.

What happens if I stop paying tax?
If you stop paying tax or have paid insufficient tax to cover the amount the Group will be claiming back you should inform us and we will not make a claim for your payments.

If I am a higher rate tax payer can I claim back the extra tax?
Although the Group can only claim back tax at the standard tax rate, higher rate taxpayers can claim the difference back as tax relief on their self-assessment forms.