Please consider Gift Aid before making your donation

If you would like to make a donation with 'Gift Aid' please tick the relevant box below and click on the image that represents your donation choice. If you are unsure as to what 'Gift Aid' is please read below. Please note 'Gift Aid' is only applicable to UK tax payers.

I am a UK taxpayer Please reclaim Gift Aid on my donation

I confirm that this is my money and I'm not getting a ticket, product or service in return for my donation. By confirming that you are a UK taxpayer you confirm that you pay an amount of income and/or Capital Gains Tax equal to or greater than the amount SAMH will reclaim on your donations in the tax year.

About Gift Aid

Under the Gift Aid scheme, charities can reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. Between 6 April 2008 and 5 April 2011, the government will also give UK charities an extra 3% of all eligible donations. This 'transitional relief' does not affect your personal tax position.

Gift Aid cannot be claimed on donations made in return for goods, rights and services (eg tickets to events, raffles or auctions), as they are not 'freewill' gifts.

What do I have to do?

When you donate, you will be asked to confirm whether or not you are a UK taxpayer. Please note that tax can only be reclaimed on donations made by individuals who pay UK income or capital gains tax at least equal to the amount reclaimed on their donations in the current tax year.

Benefits to higher-rate taxpayers

If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can reclaim tax relief on your gross donation at 20% (ie the difference between the higher rate of tax at 40% and the basic rate at 20%).

What if I am not a UK taxpayer?

The Gift Aid scheme is unique to the UK. If you are not a UK taxpayer, you can still make a donation, but your donation will not attract Gift Aid.

Confirm Donation Type