How does Gift Aid work?

It's simple. As soon as you give your permission by completing a Gift Aid declaration form, we can claim the tax back on your donation. This means that a £100 donation will be worth £125 and for every £500 gift, we will actually receive £625.

Am I eligible to sign up for Gift Aid?

If you are a UK tax payer, the answer is "Yes". Even if you are not employed, you are still eligible if you are paying tax on any of the following:

Personal or occupational pension
Stocks and shares.
Bank and building society savings accounts
Rental income

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.

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 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 Cambodian Children’s Educational Foundation 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.