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Gift Aid helps your donation do more
A short guide to what Gift Aid means and why it is valuable for the charities you support.
Gift Aid explainer video
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid lets UK charities claim additional money on eligible donations at no extra cost to you.
- Gift Aid is a UK government scheme.
- It applies to eligible donations from UK taxpayers.
- Charities claim the extra amount from HMRC, not from you directly.
Browse charities
Choose a charity below and continue to its page to complete your Gift Aid declaration.
Your donation goes further
If you are eligible, the charity can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate.
More impact without extra cost
Gift Aid helps charities fund more services while your donation amount stays the same.
Simple one-time declaration
Most donors only need to complete a quick declaration once for each charity.