Gift Aid explained

Gift Aid is a government scheme which enables charities to claim back tax already paid on donations made by individuals who are UK tax payers.  This enables us to claim back 25p for every £1 you donate.  In addition to this, until 5 April 2011, the government will add on a further 3p for every £1 donated as transitional relief.  Therefore, CARE receives a total of £1.28 for every £1 donated, if you sign a Gift Aid declaration.

If you are a UK tax payer and would like CARE International UK to claim back the tax on all donations you have made for the six years prior to this year and all future donations you make until you notify us otherwise please indicate this on our donation form, after reading the information below.

In order to qualify you must:

• Reside in the UK (or be a crown servant or a member of the armed forces working overseas).
• Pay an amount of income tax or capital gains tax equal to the tax we reclaim on your donations (25 for every £1 you give).

Please remember to notify us if your circumstances change and you no longer pay an amount of income tax or capital gains tax equal to the tax we reclaim on your donations. You can cancel your declaration at any time by notifying us in writing - it will then not apply to donations you make after the date of the cancellation.

If you are a higher rate taxpayer you can claim further tax relief in your Self-Assessment tax return.

The tax reclaimed will be used to fund the whole of CARE International UK's work.

If you have any questions about Gift Aid regarding donations you have given, or are considering giving to CARE International UK, please contact us. If you require more information about Gift Aid in general please visit the Inland Revenue's website or call their helpline on 0845 3020203.