What is Gift Aid? Expand It's a scheme introduced by the government which allows charities to reclaim the tax that supporters have already paid on their donations. For every £1 donated, the taxman gives Orpheus an extra 25p, so our income from your donations increases by an extra quarter. Please note that we will not claim gift aid from sales of goods or services or in exchange for entry to an event or raffle ticket.
What if I need more information? Expand Please feel free to call us or email if you would like further assistance or information. Phone 01883 744664 or Email [email protected]
What’s the Catch? Expand There isn’t one! It costs you nothing by gains us a lot. Once you have provided your Gift Aid Declaration you don’t need to do a thing, just make sure you keep us up to date if you change your name or address, if you want to stop paying Gift Aid and most importantly if you no longer pay the sufficient tax. Please note that we will not claim gift aid from sales of goods or services or in exchange for entry to an event or raffle ticket. Download a Gift Aid Form
What if I’m retired? Expand We can still claim the full 25 per cent on your donations, providing you pay at least as much tax as we will be reclaiming in the year in which you made your gifts. As a pensioner, for example, you may still pay tax on a private pension scheme or a savings account, or pay Capital Gains Tax if you sell property or shares. What if I’m no longer paying tax or I change my mind? Please contact us and let us know one of the following ways: By email: [email protected] By post: Fundraising, The Orpheus Centre, North Park Lane, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8ND
What if I’m a higher rate tax payer? Expand If you pay income tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your self-assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
Am I eligible? Expand If you are a UK taxpayer and have paid enough income or capital gains tax in the UK, in relation to the financial year to cover the amount we’ll reclaim, then yes: please complete a Gift Aid declaration. Please inform us if you are no longer an eligible tax payer, want to cancel you’re declaration, change your name or address, so we can update our records accordingly.