Gift Aid

We are striving to make the most of Gift Aid on the next campaign. If you are a UK taxpayer, WGS can currently claim tax relief of 28.21%. The following table demonstrates the impact that this will have on your donation if you are basic rate taxpayer (currently 22%):

Net cost to youWGS claims Tax Relief ofWGS receives a total of
£100£28£128
£500£141£641
£1,000£282£1,282
£10,000£2,820£12,820

If you are a higher rate taxpayer (40%), you are able to claim the difference between the higher and lower rate (18%) back for your donation, so your contribution will be even more cost-effective:

Net cost to youMade up of a donation ofand Higher Rate Tax Relief ofWGS claims Tax Relief ofWGS receives a total of
£100£130£30£37£167
£500£650£150£183£833
£1,000£1,300£300£367£1,667
£50,000£65,000£15,000£18,335£83,335
£100,000£130,000£30,000£36,670£166,670

For higher rate taxpayers to claim tax relief, simply follow the guidance on section 19 (‘Donations to Charity’) on your self-assessment form. If you do not use self-assessment, simply contact your local tax office and they will arrange the rebate.