Gift Aid declarations

To claim Gift Aid you need to get a Gift Aid declaration from the donor. It should state that the donor:

• has paid the same amount or more in Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax in that tax year
• agrees to Gift Aid being claimed

You must keep a record of declarations for 6 years after the most recent donation you claimed Gift Aid on.

Gift Aid declaration forms

The declaration must include a description of the gift and the:

• name of your charity or community amateur sports club
• donor’s full name
• donor’s home address (at least their house number or name and postcode)

Example declarations

Download example Gift Aid declaration forms for a charity:

• one-off donations
• all donations
• goods_are_sold_and_the_proceeds_are gifted_to the charities
• sponsorship_events

Download example Gift Aid declaration forms community amateur sports club:

• one-off donations
• all donations
• sponsored events

Cash donations

You can put a Gift Aid declaration on your charity’s collection envelopes.

You may still be able to claim on cash donations of £30 or less (small donations scheme)  if you do not have a declaration.