Gift Aid lets charities reclaim the basic tax rate for a total of 25% on every donation. 

You don't need a Gift Aid reference number in order for us to pass Gift Aid onto you.

When a supporter chooses a charity to support through Localgiving, the donation is made to the Localgiving Foundation which is registered with HMRC to claim Gift Aid.

This means that organisations joining our platform - including registered charities, as well as those who don't have a charity number and/or aren't registered charities (such as CICs) can benefit from the added value of Gift Aid. 

Localgiving acts responsibly with respect to HMRC's rules about Gift Aid, so it's important to understand the rules and how they relate to fundraising on Localgiving. 

It takes about six weeks for HMRC to process Gift Aid, but this can be subject to delays depending on the processing time and Gift Aid amount.

Please note: Gift Aid is available for voluntary donations of money made by UK taxpayers, and not for payments for goods and services.

Are membership fees eligible for Gift Aid? No. In general, membership/subscription fees are not eligible for Gift Aid because a benefit is received in exchange for the payment. Gift Aid cannot be claimed on payments made for the personal use of sports facilities. In relation to CASCs, there are no circumstances in which membership subscriptions can qualify for Gift Aid. Only voluntary donations from members can count.

Are cash collections eligible for Gift Aid? No. A Gift Aid claim can only be made by the supporter themselves at the time of making a donation, so a Gift Aid claim can not be made using Localgiving in relation to funds raised by a cash collection. Cash collections cannot be processed by Localgiving. This is recycling of funds and is not permitted by Localgiving.

Are tickets or payments eligible for Gift Aid? No. Tickets to events or raffle tickets are not eligible for Gift Aid because a benefit is received in exchange for the payment. A 'minimum donation' is not eligible for Gift Aid. Where there is no choice regarding payment, this is a fee for goods or services, not a gift.

Need more help? The purpose of this page is to draw your attention to the rules around Localgiving and Gift Aid. For more information on Gift Aid, go to www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/giftaid or call HMRC on 0300 123 1073. HMRC is the best place to get information on Gift Aid.

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