Gift Aid FAQs

Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated by eligible UK taxpayers, at no extra cost to the donor.

For every £1 you donate, Tenovus Cancer Care can claim an additional 25p from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). For example, a £20 donation becomes worth £25 to the charity.

You can sign up for Gift Aid if:

• You are a UK taxpayer.
• The donation or goods belong to you.
• You have paid enough UK Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax during the tax year to cover the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations.

Gift Aid is covered by:

• Income Tax
• Capital Gains Tax

Taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not count towards Gift Aid eligibility.

You must have paid at least as much Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax as all the charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) will reclaim on your donations in the tax year.

For example, if charities claim £100 in Gift Aid on your donations, you must have paid at least £100 in qualifying tax during that tax year.

Yes, pensioners can claim Gift Aid if they pay enough UK Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax to cover the Gift Aid being claimed.

Many pensioners pay tax on:

• Private pensions
• Workplace pensions
• Rental income
• Investments
• Savings interest (depending on circumstances)

However, if your only income is a State Pension and you do not pay Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax, you will usually not be eligible for Gift Aid.

Retirement alone does not affect your eligibility. The important factor is whether you pay enough Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax during the tax year.

Yes. When you sign a Gift Aid declaration for donated goods, Tenovus Cancer Care can claim Gift Aid on the net proceeds from the sale of your donated items, provided you agree to the terms of the scheme.

No. Once you have completed a Gift Aid declaration, it will normally cover future donations and eligible shop donations until you tell us otherwise. The charity might contact you from time to time to confirm whether you are still eligible to claim Gift Aid.

Generally, Gift Aid can only be claimed on donations made after a valid Gift Aid declaration has been completed. When you complete a Gift Aid declaration you agree to for the charity to claim Gift Aid on all donations made in the future or during the past four years. If you have donated with the past four years we will be able to claim.

If you stop paying enough Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax to cover the Gift Aid claimed on your donations, you should let us know as soon as possible so we can update our records.

Please contact us so we can update your details and ensure our records remain accurate.

Yes. If you pay Income Tax at the Higher Rate or Additional Rate, you may be able to claim additional tax relief through your Self Assessment tax return or by asking HMRC to adjust your tax code.

No. Gift Aid increases the value of your donation at no extra cost to you.

Yes. You can cancel your declaration at any time by contacting us.

Gift Aid provides vital additional income that helps charities support more people without costing donors anything extra.