Gift Aid FAQ's
How do I know if I’m a UK tax payer?
You are a UK tax payer if:
- Tax is taken from your wages or salaries before you receive your pay
- You have to fill in your self-assessment every year
- You have any taxable savings (in a Building Society, for instance), or a pension plan, or investment income
- If you have recently paid any capital gains tax, or expect to pay it in the near future. This could be on the sale of a property or some shares, for example
What if I don't pay UK tax?
Please let us know if you don’t pay tax by calling 020 8205 8272. We can then make a note on your records. Thank you.
What if I'm a pensioner?
You may still pay tax on a private pension plan or a savings account, or pay capital gains tax if you sell property or shares. If so, please complete and return your form to explain that you are a tax payer.
What if I'm a higher rate tax payer?
ORFACT can still only claim back tax at the basic rate but please complete and return the Declaration anyway. You will be able to tick a box on your self-assessment tax return form nominating ORFACT to receive the other 18%. The relevant code for ORFACT is XN870100
What if I'm a lower rate tax payer?
If you pay a lower rate (10% or 20%), ORFACT can still claim back 28p for every £1 you donate, provided you pay enough tax to cover the claim in the tax year you make the gift(s)
If I complete and return the Declaration, does that commit me to giving money?
Absolutely not. It just means that if you do give any amount to ORFACT, we can claim and extra 28p for every £1 you donate from the Inland Revenue
Who will have access to this information about me?
Only ORFACT and the Inland Revenue. We will not share it with anyone else.
What if I send my donations via CAF (the Charities Aid Foundation)?
If you make donations via CAF, tax has already been reclaimed. However, please fill in the Declaration form anyway so that any separate donations you make can be tax effective as well.
Is it really that easy? What's the catch?