Am I eligible to sign up for Gift Aid?
If you are a UK tax payer, yes. Even if you are not employed, you are still eligible if you are paying tax on any of the following:
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Personal or occupational pension
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Stocks and shares
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Bank and building society savings accounts
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Rental income
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Overseas and UK investment dividends
What if I'm a pensioner?
If you pay tax on a pension plan or savings account or pay capital gains tax if you sell property or shares, you are still eligible for Gift Aid.
Can I Gift Aid my Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) donation?
Although donations made through the Charities Aid Foundation scheme are not eligible for Gift Aid, it is still worth completing the Gift Aid declaration. That way, should you decide to make a non-CAF donation at some point in the future, we'll be able to claim back Gift Aid straightaway.
Does it matter how much or how little I give?
No. There is no upper or lower limit to Gift Aid. We can reclaim the tax on any amount. And remember, for every £1 you give, we can reclaim 25p from the taxman.
Will I have to fill in a Gift Aid declaration each time I make a donation?
No you won't. This single Gift Aid declaration will cover any donation you have made since 6 April 2002 and all donations you make in the future.
I've already completed a declaration for another charity. Do I need to complete another one for Macmillan?
Yes. You have to complete a separate form for each charity you want to benefit from Gift Aid.
Will my Gift Aid declaration affect my current tax liability?
No. We will make the claim to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs on the tax you have already paid on your donations. This will not affect the tax you pay in any way.
Will I have to complete more forms for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs?
No. Once you have completed the Gift Aid declaration there are no more forms to complete.
If I complete the declaration does that commit me to giving money?
Absolutely not. It just means that if you do give to Macmillan again, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give.
Is it really that easy? What's the catch?
There really is no catch. You just complete the declaration and we claim the money from the Government without it costing you a penny.