Gift Aid Explained

Everything you need to know about Gift Aid.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a simple way to make your donations go further at no extra cost to you or Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

It is a UK government tax relief scheme that allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate. All you need to do is make a Gift Aid declaration.

Gift Aid Example

What is a Gift Aid declaration?

It’s a statement by an individual taxpayer that they want a charity to claim from HMRC the tax paid on their donation.

Claiming gift aid can significantly increase the income of a charity, at no extra cost to the supporter, meaning that more life changing money can go towards the cause.

How to make a Gift Aid declaration

You must give a declaration to each charity you donate to through Gift Aid. You can include all donations from the last 4 years.

There are three ways you can make a Gift Aid declaration:

  1. Tick the Gift Aid box when you donate online
  2. Fill in our online Gift Aid form
  3. Fill in our paper Gift Aid form

Make a Gift Aid declaration

Please remember to notify us if you:

  • Want to cancel this declaration
  • Change your name or home address 
  • No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains

If you would like more information about Gift Aid please visit the HMRC website: www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/

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