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Gift Aid - Make your donation go further

Gift Aid - Make your donation go further

If you are a UK taxpayer, the value of your gift can be increased by 25% under the Gift Aid scheme at no extra cost to you. This means every £1 you give, whether through membership and/or donations, could be worth an extra 25p to us - and it doesn't cost you a penny!

Please complete the form below to submit a Gift Aid declaration.

If you are unsure whether your donation qualifies for Gift Aid, please read our FAQ, contact our Supporter Care team by email or calling 01872 273 939 (option 2). 

Thank you!

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Gift Aid declaration form

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in the relevant tax year, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. The Gift Aid claimed will be used to help fund the whole of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's work.
My details

Cornwall Wildlife Trust will use your details to create a Gift Aid declaration. We promise to protect your personal data, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Keeping in touch

We would love to keep in touch with you, to let you know about news, actions, events and ways to connect with wildlife and wild places.

I would like Cornwall Wildlife Trust to keep in touch with me by:

Email
Phone
Post
You can update the way you hear from us at any time by contacting our Supporter Care Team on 01872 273939 (option 2) or emailing supportercare@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk. We promise to protect your personal data, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Future changes

Please advise our Supporter Care Team either in writing, by telephone on 01872 273 939 (option 2), or via email to supportercare@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk 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 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.

 

 

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Gift Aid FAQs

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows charities like Cornwall Wildlife Trust to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate - at no extra cost to you. It means your donations can go even further in supporting our work to create a Cornwall where nature thrives!

How does Gift Aid work? Am I eligible?

If you’re a UK taxpayer, the Gift Aid scheme allows us to reclaim the tax you’ve already paid on your donation. For example, a £10 donation is worth £12.50 to us once Gift Aid is applied.

Even if you are not employed, you are still eligible if you are paying tax on any of the following:

  • Personal or occupational pension.
  • Stocks and shares.
  • Bank and building society savings accounts.
  • Rental income.
  • Overseas and UK investment dividends.

How do I sign up for Gift Aid?

It’s easy! When you donate online or by post, simply tick the Gift Aid box or fill in the Gift Aid declaration form above. This allows us to claim the additional funds from the government.

Can I Gift Aid previous donations?

Yes, Gift Aid can be applied to donations you’ve made in the past four years, as long as you were a UK taxpayer during that time. Just let us know, and we can backdate the Gift Aid claim.

Do I need to sign a Gift Aid declaration every time I donate?

No, your Gift Aid declaration will cover all future donations unless you tell us otherwise. However, please let us know if your tax situation changes.

Can I cancel my Gift Aid declaration?

Yes, you can cancel your Gift Aid declaration at any time. Just contact us, and we’ll ensure your future donations are not included in the scheme.

What happens if I don’t pay enough tax?

If you stop paying enough tax, please let us know as soon as possible. If the amount of tax you’ve paid isn’t enough to cover the Gift Aid claims, you might be liable to repay the difference to HMRC.

Can Gift Aid be applied to all types of donations?

Gift Aid can be applied to personal donations of money made by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card. It doesn’t apply to donations made on behalf of someone else, or company and group donations.

How much extra does Gift Aid add to my donation?

With Gift Aid, we receive an extra 25p for every £1 you donate. So, a £20 donation becomes £25 at no additional cost to you.