What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a UK Government Initiative. As a registered Charity, we can reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. For example, if you give £1, HMRC will add a further 25p to that gift.

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. Find out more about Gift Aid.

How Does Gift Aid Work?

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. If in doubt, please contact accounts@hillsong.co.uk

Sunday Giving 

To help us correctly claim Gift Aid on your giving, please complete the Gift Aid declaration found on the giving envelope with the details required (you only have to fill this out once) and place the envelope in the offering container during the service.  

Creating my Gift Aid ID

You can create a Gift Aid ID by using the initials of your first, middle and last name and your day and month of birth. For example, Tim John Smith born on 25th November will create an the following ID: T J S 25 11. Now remember to use this ID on your giving envelope along with your payment details or use it for any future payments.

Benefits to higher-rate taxpayers  If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can reclaim tax relief on your gross donation at 20% (i.e. 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.