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Gift Aid UK Guide: How to Boost Your Charity Donations by 25%

Gift Aid lets UK charities claim an extra 25p for every pound you donate. Here is how to make the most of it.

Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows registered charities to reclaim the basic rate of tax on donations made by UK taxpayers. This effectively increases your donation by 25% at absolutely no extra cost to you.

How Does Gift Aid Work?

When you donate £100 and tick the Gift Aid box, the charity can claim an additional £25 from HMRC. Your £100 becomes £125 — without you paying a penny more.

For higher-rate taxpayers (40%), you can also claim back the difference on your self-assessment tax return. On a £100 donation, you can claim back £25 personally, meaning your £100 donation effectively costs you only £75.

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Who Is Eligible for Gift Aid?

You can declare Gift Aid if:

  • You are a UK taxpayer
  • You have paid enough Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax to cover the Gift Aid amount
  • The donation is your own money (not from a business account)

Gift Aid on Zakat and Sadaqah

Yes — you can claim Gift Aid on both Zakat and Sadaqah donations. This means your Zakat of £525 becomes £656 for the charity — feeding more families, supporting more orphans, and building more wells.

How to Declare Gift Aid

Simply tick the Gift Aid checkbox when making your donation on our website. We handle the rest with HMRC. Donate now and boost your giving by 25%.

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