Unclaimed Gift Aid – deadline approaching

Charities are reminded that they have until 5^th April 2023 to apply for unclaimed Gift Aid for this tax year.

Unclaimed Gift Aid – the declaration that donors make to increase their donation as a tax relief – is estimated by HMRC to be as much as £564 million.

The Gift Aid Scheme allows UK-registered charities to reclaim income tax on donations made by a UK taxpayers, increasing the donation that they make by approximately 25%, provided they make the declaration on donation.

These funds are ‘owed’ to charities as tax relief and can be used in aid delivery services to boost income. Each year, charities should claim Gift Aid by 5^th April for that financial year. Although Gift Aid can be claimed up to 4 years later, it becomes a much more complicated process.  To claim on cash donations under the Small Donations Scheme, you must claim within 2 years.

With the Cost-of-Living crisis impacting charity donations and increasing need for support, we encourage all charities to ensure that they are claiming for all Gift Aid declared on donations to boost and secure income during a turbulent period.

To find out more, please visit:

Claiming Gift Aid as a charity or CASC: How to claim – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)