Gift Aid is a government-run scheme that allows Wintercomfort to reclaim the tax that you have already paid on your donations.
To qualify for Gift Aid, what you pay in Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax must at least equal the amount Wintercomfort (or any other charities) claim in the tax year. If you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on your donations, it is your responsibility to pay any difference.
Update your personal details:
Have you changed your name, moved house or no longer qualify for Gift Aid due to a change in tax circumstances? Please let us know so we can continue to claim Gift Aid accurately and only where applicable.
Email us [email protected]
Frequently asked questions:
Do I have to make a declaration with every gift?
No. You just need to do it once and it will cover gifts you have already made to Wintercomfort in the last four years and gifts you make in the future, until you let us know otherwise.
I am not a taxpayer, but my partner is and the donations are made by us jointly. Are our gifts still eligible?
Your gifts are still eligible for Gift Aid, but we need both your details separately for our records, as well as a Gift Aid declaration from your partner. Please contact us and we will be able to arrange this for you.
What if I pay tax at a higher rate?
We can only claim back tax at the basic rate, but it is still worth 25% extra on your donations to us, so please provide us with a declaration anyway.
Can you claim Gift Aid on all types or donations?
All individual donations are eligible for Gift Aid. Donations from a group (e.g. a school or local church) and collections are not eligible for Gift Aid – except if individual envelopes or a collection form listing each members name, address and full postcode are enclosed, plus a clear indication that we Wintercomfort can claim Gift Aid against their donations.
What if I am a pensioner?
You may still be paying tax on a private pension plan or a savings account, or capital gains tax if you sell some property of shares. You are still eligible if you have paid enough tax during the year to cover the amount we are reclaiming on your donations.
How do I cancel my Gift Aid declaration?
If your circumstances have changed and you need to withdraw your donations from the Gift Aid scheme, please get in touch with us.
Have a further question about Gift Aid?
If you have any questions which are not covered here or you need some advice, please contact us via the [email protected] and we will be more than happy to help.
