Gift Aid
More impact per donation with gift aid
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Gift Aid – Make Your Donation Go 25% Further at No Extra Cost
At Mission Relief, we believe every act of giving should go as far as possible in helping those in need. With Gift Aid, you can increase your impact by 25%, at no extra cost to you. If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to reclaim the tax you’ve already paid on your donation, helping us deliver even more aid, build more wells, and reach more families in crisis.
We look forward to creating an even greater impact with your help inshallah.
What Is Gift Aid and How Does It Work?
Gift Aid is a UK Government scheme that lets charities, like Mission Relief, reclaim the basic rate of income tax (25p for every £1 donated) on donations made by UK taxpayers. It’s one of the simplest and most powerful ways to increase your impact, without spending a penny more!
To put this into perspective, if you donate £100, Gift Aid turns it into £125 without you paying a penny more. That extra £25 can help provide food parcels, medical aid, or clean water for families, helping even more people in need.
Why Gift Aid Matters: The Bigger Picture
Gift Aid isn’t just a formality or a tick box, it’s a major source of extra funding for UK charities that increase the impact we can make astronomically- up to 25%.
According to HMRC, Gift Aid contributions added over £1.6 billion to UK charities in 2023 – 2024 alone. Since the scheme began, it’s helped deliver tens of billions of pounds in additional support to causes worldwide.
For Mission Relief, this means more wells built, more cataract surgeries funded, and more families supported, without costing our donors anything extra.
Who Qualifies for Gift Aid?
Wondering if gift aid is something you can claim on your donations? We’ve added all you need to know here. You can use Gift Aid if you:
- Are a UK taxpayer (income tax or capital gains tax).
- Have paid at least as much tax as the charity will reclaim.
- Make donations from your own money (not on behalf of someone else).
Even if you’re retired, self-employed, or only pay tax on savings or pensions, you may still qualify.
Note: Higher-rate taxpayers can claim additional tax relief through their Self-Assessment tax return.
How to Opt In (or Out) of Gift Aid
Opting in is quick and easy. Simply tick the Gift Aid box when donating and confirm that you’re a UK taxpayer. You only need to do this once, and it will apply to all future donations unless you tell us otherwise.
If your circumstances change, such as if you stop paying tax, or move abroad, you can cancel Gift Aid at any time by letting us know by contacting us at admin@missionrelief.org.uk.
Transparency and Impact
At Mission Relief, transparency is at the heart of everything we do. All funds reclaimed through Gift Aid are used directly for charitable projects, not for admin or overheads. Thanks to our BPC initiative as well as our 100% donation policy, every penny goes exactly where it’s needed most.
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Gift Aid FAQs
Gift Aid is a UK Government scheme that lets charities claim an extra 25% on donations from UK taxpayers at no extra cost to the donor.
Yes, if you pay income tax or capital gains tax, you can still Gift Aid your donations.
Only the individual donor who has paid UK tax can apply Gift Aid to their personal donation. Group or company donations are not eligible.
No, just once! Once you’ve opted in, Gift Aid applies to all future donations until you cancel it.
Yes, you can opt out at any time by contacting our team via admin@missionrelief.org.uk or ticking the opt-out option on your donation form.
Absolutely. All reclaimed Gift Aid funds go directly to charitable projects and are accounted for in our financial reports.
Turn your donation into something greater
Every pound you give can go even further with Gift Aid. Join thousands of generous donors who’ve already made their contributions count for more.
