Gift Aid
Gift Aid will never cost you anything extra, and you remain in full control of your declaration at all times.

Gift Aid is a UK Government scheme that allows charities to claim extra money on eligible donations made by UK taxpayers, at no additional cost to the donor.

By choosing Gift Aid, you help Peace Matters increase the impact of your donation and support more people through our humanitarian and community projects.

How Gift Aid Works

If you are a UK taxpayer, Peace Matters can claim 25p for every
£1 you donate through Gift Aid.

A £10 donation
becomes £12.50
A £50 donation
becomes £62.50
A £100 donation
becomes £125
This means

This additional funding is reclaimed from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and does not affect you financially.

Who Can Use Gift Aid?

You can add Gift Aid to your donation if:

  • You are a UK taxpayer, and
  • You have paid at least as much Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the tax year as the total amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your charitable donations.
Please note:
Council Tax and VAT do not count towards
Gift Aid.
How Gift Aid Helps
Peace Matters

Gift Aid enables us to:

  • Provide additional food and emergency relief
  • Fund more clean water, healthcare, and community projects
  • Respond faster to humanitarian crises
  • Maximise every donation and strengthen long-term sustainability
A simple tick allows your donation
to go even further.
Update Your Gift Aid
Circumstances
  • If your tax status or personal details change, or you no longer
  • wish us to claim Gift Aid on your behalf, please let us know.
  • Email: [email protected]
Keeping your details up to date ensures we remain fully compliant with HMRC requirements.
Questions
About Gift Aid?
  • If you have any questions about Gift Aid or your eligibility,
  • please contact us at: [email protected]
We’re happy to help.
Update Your Gift Aid Status

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Online Declaration

The quickest way to update your Gift Aid status is to complete our online form

COMPLETE FORM
Postal Declaration

Alternatively, download a Gift Aid declaration form to print and return to us

DOWNLOAD
Frequently Asked Questions

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Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that increases the value of your donation to a registered charity at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK taxpayer, the charity can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate.

You can usually add Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer and have paid enough Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in that tax year to cover the amount the charity will claim on your donations.

Gift Aid allows charities to claim 25% extra on eligible donations. For example, a £10 donation becomes £12.50, a £50 donation becomes £62.50, and a £100 donation becomes £125.

A Gift Aid declaration is your permission for a charity to claim Gift Aid on your donations. It can be completed online or via a paper form, and it confirms you are a UK taxpayer.

No. Gift Aid does not cost you anything extra. The additional 25% is reclaimed by the charity from HMRC.

A declaration can cover past donations (typically up to 4 years), your current donation, and future donations until you tell the charity you want to cancel it or your circumstances change.

Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax count. VAT and Council Tax do not count towards Gift Aid.

If you do not pay enough Income Tax/Capital Gains Tax to cover the Gift Aid claimed on your donations, you may be asked by HMRC to pay the difference. If unsure, it’s best not to tick Gift Aid.

Yes. You can cancel at any time by contacting the charity. You should also update the charity if your name, address, or tax status changes.

Generally, Gift Aid must be linked to the person who made the donation and who pays the tax. Some fundraising situations can be eligible, but it depends on how the donation is processed.

Yes, if you still pay UK Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax (for example, on pensions, savings, investments, or rental income) and it covers the Gift Aid claim.

If you have a valid declaration in place, it can cover future donations until you cancel it. Some donation forms may still show the checkbox, but it’s the declaration that matters.