Incorporate Gift Aid into your UK-based fundraiser to boost the funds you raise.
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) in the UK can claim an extra 25p for every £1 their donors give when they opt into Gift Aid, a special UK tax program. It does not cost the organization any extra, and charities can claim Gift Aid on most donations.
If you’re a UK-based charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASCs), enabling Gift Aid will allow you to maximize your donations. This is a simple way to boost the donations you receive, with no extra effort on your part.
What is Gift Aid and how does it work?
Gift Aid is a form of tax relief that allows UK nonprofits to claim back the tax that their donors have paid on donations. For every £1 that’s donated to your nonprofit, you can claim back 25p, allowing your nonprofit to boost eligible donations by 25%.
For a charity to claim Gift Aid on a donation, the donor must make a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD). The GAD confirms that the donor is a UK taxpayer and that Gift Aid may be claimed on their donation. Please note that donors must give a declaration to each charity they would like to donate to through Gift Aid.
How do I enable Gift Aid on my Campaign?
- Go to Account Navigation in the left menu and select Campaigns.
- If you have chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
- Select Campaign Setup.
- Go to Advanced Options in the timeline at the top and select Checkout Options.
- Scroll down to Do you want to allow donors to Gift Aid their donations? and check the box next to Allow donors to optionally Gift Aid their donations:
- Customize the Gift Aid statement or use the default text provided:
- Select Save.
What do donors see when Gift Aid is enabled?
Donors will see the Gift Aid statement during the checkout process:
How can I track Gift Aid donations?
You can access information about donors’ decisions to use or skip Gift Aid donations from the View Donations report: How-to: Export Donation and Donor Reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What organizations are eligible for Gift Aid in the UK?
Gift Aid is available to registered UK charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs). Your organization must be recognized by HMRC as eligible to receive Gift Aid donations before you can claim the tax relief on donor contributions.
Does Gift Aid cost donors or organizations any money?
No, Gift Aid does not cost donors or organizations anything extra. Donors give the same amount they intended, and the UK government adds 25p for every £1 donated through tax relief that organizations can claim back from HMRC.
Can donors from outside the UK use Gift Aid?
No, Gift Aid is only available to UK taxpayers who pay income or capital gains tax equal to or greater than the Gift Aid claimed on their donations. Donors must be UK taxpayers for their donations to qualify for Gift Aid.
How do I claim Gift Aid on donations I’ve received?
After donors make Gift Aid declarations on your Campaign, you’ll need to claim the Gift Aid from HMRC directly. RallyUp provides reporting that shows which donations are eligible for Gift Aid claims, making it easier to submit your claim to HMRC.
Can I customize the Gift Aid statement donors see?
Yes, you can customize the Gift Aid statement that appears during checkout or use the default text provided by RallyUp. This allows you to tailor the language to match your organization’s communication style while ensuring all required legal information is included.