Gift Aid: 25% extra,
after registration
Gift Aid lets a registered UK charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every £1 you give — at no cost to you. Card donations are open now. Gift Aid claims start once Charity Commission registration is granted.
Gift Aid lets a UK registered charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every £1 given by a UK taxpayer, at no cost to the donor. World Aid Network is a UK CIO with registration in progress (application 5290505). Card donations are open now. Gift Aid claims start once a charity number is issued.
How much does Gift Aid add?
| You donate | Gift Aid adds | Total to World Aid Network |
|---|---|---|
| £10 | £2.50 free | £12.50 |
| £25 | £6.25 free | £31.25 |
| £40 | £10.00 free | £50.00 |
| £100 | £25.00 free | £125.00 |
| £200 | £50.00 free | £250.00 |
| £500 | £125.00 free | £625.00 |
How do you record a Gift Aid declaration?
- 1
Go to our donate page
Visit worldaidnetwork.org/donate and select your amount and frequency. Card checkout is open now.
- 2
Tick the Gift Aid checkbox
At checkout, tick the Gift Aid declaration box. You confirm you are a UK taxpayer and provide your name and home postcode. This records the declaration; it does not mean a claim has already been sent to HMRC.
- 3
Claims start after registration
World Aid Network submits Gift Aid claims to HMRC once Charity Commission registration is granted (application 5290505). You receive a donation confirmation email now.
Who qualifies for Gift Aid?
✓ You qualify if you are…
- • A UK taxpayer paying PAYE income tax
- • Self-employed and paying tax via self-assessment
- • Paying tax on savings interest
- • Paying tax on a pension
- • Paying capital gains tax
✗ You do not qualify if you are…
- • Donating from outside the UK
- • A non-taxpayer (e.g. below the income tax threshold)
- • Paying less tax than the Gift Aid amount on your donation
- • Donating on behalf of someone else's money
- • Buying a raffle, lottery or 100-club ticket
Higher-rate taxpayers can claim even more back
If you pay 40% income tax, you can personally reclaim the difference between the higher and basic rate (a further 20%) via your self-assessment return. On a £100 donation: the charity receives £125; you can claim back £25 — your net cost is just £75. At 45% tax: you can claim back £31.25, making your net cost £68.75.
Lottery and raffle tickets are never Gift Aidable. Read the charity lottery UK guide — World Aid Network does not run one.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that lets registered charities reclaim the basic-rate income tax you have already paid on your donation. For every £1 you give, the charity can claim an extra 25p from HMRC — at no cost to you. To use Gift Aid you must be a UK taxpayer and have paid at least as much income or capital gains tax as the charity will claim.
Is Gift Aid available on World Aid Network donations yet?
Not yet. Card checkout is open at worldaidnetwork.org/donate. Gift Aid becomes claimable once Charity Commission registration is granted (application 5290505). You can tick the Gift Aid box now to record a declaration; claims are submitted after a registered charity number is issued.
How much does Gift Aid add to my donation?
Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 you donate. A £40 gift becomes £50 in the charity's hands. A £200 gift becomes £250. A £1,000 gift becomes £1,250. The money comes from HMRC, not from you.
Who is eligible to Gift Aid their donation?
You are eligible if you are a UK taxpayer and have paid income tax or capital gains tax equal to or greater than the amount the charity will claim (25% of your donation) in the current tax year. This includes PAYE employees, self-employed individuals, and people paying tax on savings, pensions or capital gains.
How do I Gift Aid my donation to World Aid Network?
Give by card at worldaidnetwork.org/donate and tick the Gift Aid checkbox. Confirm you are a UK taxpayer and provide your name and home address. World Aid Network stores the declaration and submits the HMRC claim once Charity Commission registration is granted.
Can overseas donors use Gift Aid?
No. Gift Aid is only available to UK taxpayers. If you are donating from the United States, Europe or elsewhere, you cannot claim Gift Aid. US donors may be able to claim a tax deduction through a Donor Advised Fund — contact us to discuss.
What if I am a higher-rate taxpayer?
If you pay 40% or 45% income tax, you can claim the difference between the higher rate and basic rate (20%) back via your self-assessment tax return once Gift Aid is live. On a £100 donation, the charity receives £125. You can personally reclaim a further £25 (40% taxpayer) or £31.25 (45% taxpayer) — effectively reducing your net cost.
Can I Gift Aid a charity lottery or raffle ticket?
No. HMRC treats raffle, lottery and 100-club tickets as payment for a chance to win, not as gifts. World Aid Network does not run a lottery. Give a genuine donation on the donate page if you want Gift Aid later. Full guide: worldaidnetwork.org/charity-lottery.
How do you donate while Gift Aid is pending?
Give by card now. Tick the Gift Aid box to record your declaration — claims start once registration is granted.
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