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Gift Aid

Enhance Your Donation by 25% at No Extra Cost!

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows charities to reclaim the basic rate tax you've already paid on your donation. This means that for every £1 you donate, we can claim an extra 25p from the government, increasing the value of your donation by 25% - at no extra cost to you!

By completing the declaration form below, we can reclaim Gift Aid on your donations from the past four years and any future donations unless you inform us otherwise.

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Gift Aid

Gift Aid declaration and sign-up

If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation can be increased by 25% at no additional cost to you.(Required)
I want Orphans in Need to reclaim tax on all donations I’ve made in the last four years and any future donations. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed, it’s my responsibility to pay any difference.

Personal Details

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Gift Aid can only be claimed for UK residents. If you are not a resident of the UK please do not complete.


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You can opt-out any time by contacting us on 0207 100 8866 or via our contact form

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I qualify for Gift Aid?

To qualify, you must:

  • Be a UK taxpayer.
  • Have paid at least as much in Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax in the tax year as the amount you want to be claimed in Gift Aid.
Does my donation qualify for Gift Aid?

Your donation qualifies if it’s a gift. Donations that don’t qualify include those:

  • From limited companies
  • Made through Payroll Giving
  • To enter a competition, such as a raffle or sweepstake
  • Made on behalf of someone else or a group
  • Made using charity cards or vouchers (e.g. CAF vouchers)
What if I pay tax at the higher rate?

If you pay higher rate tax (40%), Orphans in Need can claim 20% back from HMRC. You can then reclaim the difference between the higher rate and basic rate tax on your donation from HMRC.

For example:

  • You donate £100
  • We reclaim £25, making your total donation £125
  • You can claim the remaining 20% of £125 (£25) from HMRC
Do I need to make a declaration with every donation?

No. Your Gift Aid declaration covers past, present, and future donations. Please let us know if your circumstances change, such as a change in name, address, or tax status. Contact us at 0207 100 8866 or [email protected].