Gift Aid

Gift Aid Your Donation

If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid is one of the easiest ways to increase your impact. 

It allows HHUGS to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. 

That means a £20 donation becomes £25, simply by ticking a box. 

Can I Gift Aid my donation? 

Yes  you can Gift Aid if: 

  • You are a UK taxpayer 
  • You pay Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax 
  • The tax you pay this tax year is at least equal to the Gift Aid claimed on your donations 
  • You provide your full name and home address (including postcode) 


If you’re not a UK taxpayer, you can still donate – just don’t Gift Aid.
 

Gift Aid Declaration 

Please read the declaration below and choose the option that suits you best. 

Option 1: One-off donation 

Gift Aid declaration (single donation) 

I want to Gift Aid my donation of £____ to HHUGS. 

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. 

Option 2: Past and future donations (recommended) 

Gift Aid declaration (multiple donations) 

I want to Gift Aid my donation of £____ and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past four years to HHUGS. 

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. 

Choosing this option means you won’t need to tick Gift Aid again next time. 

Your Details (What we need from you) 

To make a valid Gift Aid declaration, HMRC requires us to collect: 

  • First name or initial 
  • Surname 
  • Home address 
  • Postcode 
  • Date of declaration 


We only collect what’s necessary – and we keep it secure.
 

Need help or have questions? 

We’re happy to help. 

Email: [email protected]

Charity number: HHUGS – HELPING HOUSEHOLDS UNDER GREAT STRESS – 1117924. 

Thank you for supporting HHUGS, your generosity truly makes a difference. 

Helpful FAQs

Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows charities to claim back the tax you’ve already paid on your donation. For every £1 you give, we can claim 25p extra from HMRC.
No, it doesn’t cost you a penny more. It simply increases the value of your donation.
Yes. If you’re a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer, you may be able to claim extra tax relief through your Self Assessment tax return or by contacting HMRC.

No problem. Just let us know if: 

  • You no longer pay enough tax 
  • Your name or address changes 
  • You’d like to cancel your Gift Aid declaration 


You’re always in control.
 

If in doubt, it’s safest not to Gift Aid. You can still donate normally, and your support is always appreciated.
Absolutely. Gift Aid only applies to UK taxpayers, but everyone is welcome to donate.
HMRC requires charities to keep Gift Aid records for 6 years after the most recent donation covered by your declaration. We never use your information for anything else.
Yes, you can cancel at any time. Just contact us and we’ll take care of it.

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