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UK Government Gift Aid Scheme
As a registered charity the The Parrot Society UK is able to take advantage of the generous UK Government Tax concessions for all charities through the Gift Aid Scheme, provided that you are either a UK Income Tax Payer or you pay UK Capital Gains Tax.
Since 6th April 2000 under the revised Gift Aid scheme, any donation (including membership subscriptions) you give the Parrot Society UK will be worth 28% more if you are a UK tax payer. The new Gift Aid scheme is very flexible and covers your subscriptions and any donation you may make. It won't cost you any extra. We just ask you to let us know if you stop paying income tax.
There are no complicated forms to fill in. Simply complete the Gift Aid Declaration Form. We will then be able to claim the tax that you have already paid back from the Inland Revenue. So, please do not let this opportunity to help us even more go to waste, and if you are a UK tax payer please complete the declaration on the bottom of the membership form.
You can cancel the declaration at any time by notifying the Society in writing.
Questions and Answers about Gift Aid
How does the Gift Aid scheme work?
Answer: If you pay UK income tax or UK capital gains tax, the Parrot Society UK as a registered charity can reclaim the tax you have already paid on your annual subscription or any donation you made after 6th April 2000.
How much UK tax do I need to pay to qualify?
Answer: You need to pay an amount of UK income tax or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that will be reclaimed by the Parrot Society UK. Currently, this amounts to 28 pence in the pound. So if you give, say £18 Annual Subscription, you need to pay at least £5-04 each year in tax to qualify.
If I pay income tax at the higher rate, will this affect my support?
Answer: Supporting us through Gift Aid will benefit the Parrot Society UK and you. This is because the Parrot Society UK claims back the tax you have paid at the standard rate and you can reclaim the difference between higher rate and standard rate income tax yourself using you income tax return at the end of the year.
What if I move house, or cease being a UK Tax payer, do I need to tell you?
Answer: You need to notify the Parrot Society UK in writting if you change your name or address, or if you cease to be a UK tax payer.
What do I need to do to make my Subscription or Donations to the Parrot Society UK Gift Aided?
Answer: To make your Subscription or any Donations to the Parrot Society UK through Gift Aid, all you need to do is fill in and return the simple Gift Aid Declaration Form provided by the Parrot Society UK
Will Gift Aid affect my personal finances.
Answer: No, it will just allow the Parrot Society UK to put its hand in the Government's treasure chest and legally take something out!