How does it work​?

You will already have paid tax on your income. When you donate to a charity, the donation comes from money you’ve earned after tax. Gift Aid lets Battersea claim back the tax you’ve already paid on that amount, so the Government tops up your donation at no cost to you. It works out as 25p extra for every £1 you give.

Infographic depicting how government adds 25% to your donation via Gift Aid

See how Gift Aid boosts your donation to Battersea

If every tax-paying Battersea supporter signed a Gift Aid declaration, we would have an extra £1 million a year (check) to help dogs and cats. We couldn’t do what we do without you – and with Gift Aid, we can achieve even more for dogs and cats when they need us most.

Add Gift Aid at no extra cost to you

If you’re eligible, all you have to do is tick the Gift Aid box when donating or give us a call on 0300 323 1216. Ticking the box won’t cost you a penny, but it will give our dogs and cats so much more – all thanks to you.

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Gift Aid FAQs

Answer in plain English. E.g. You have to be a UK taxpayer to Gift Aid. You can claim Gift Aid on donations up to four times the tax you’ve paid, because Gift Aid lets charities reclaim 25p for every £1 you donate – so £1 of tax you’ve paid covers up to £4 in donations.

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Through HMRC, through Swiftaid, through the charity (can they call up to find out?)

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For more information about Gift Aid, please visit GOV.UK.