Gift Aid and payroll giving
Gift Aid
Gift Aid means your donation can go 25% further, at no extra cost to you.
What is Gift Aid?
If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, from HMRC, turning your generous gift into even more support for autistic people and their families.
Even better, you can apply Gift Aid to donations made in the last four years.
For example:
A £10 donation becomes £12.50 with Gift Aid, as we reclaim the extra £2.50 from HMRC at no extra cost to you
All you need to do is confirm that you’d like us to claim Gift Aid on your donations, and ensure your details are up to date for tax purposes.
Higher Rate Taxpayers
If you pay a higher rate of tax (40% or 45%), you can claim additional tax relief on your donation through your Self-Assessment, or by asking HMRC to adjust your tax code.
This means your donation costs you less, while we receive the full value.
For example:
- 40% taxpayer:
Donate £10,000 → reclaim £2,500 → net cost to you £7,500
We still receive £12,500 with Gift Aid - 45% taxpayer:
Donate £10,000 → reclaim £3,125 → net cost to you £6,875
We still receive £12,500 with Gift Aid
To learn more about the impact of major gifts, please read more in our Philanthropy section.
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is a simple, tax-efficient way to donate directly from your salary before tax is applied. This means your donation costs you less, while your support goes further.
Find out more on our Payroll Giving page.
Further information
We recommend seeking independent financial advice before making a major donation.
For more guidance, please visit: