166th (Mickleover) Derby Scout Group

43 Bishop Lonsdale Way     (behind the Swimming Pool)    Mickleover    Derby    DE3 9DF

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Gift Aid

What is Gift Aid?

The quick answer is that it is a way of getting the government to give us some money. Of course, like everything else with the government, there are conditions that have to be met:

• The Scout Group must be registered with the Charity Commission.

• The Scout Group can only claim against a child's subscriptions or other donations (all called donations for the purpose of Gift Aid) if their parents or carers have sent a form (Declaration) to the Scout Group confirming that they wish the Group to make that claim.
• The parent or carer has to be a taxpayer and have paid Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax that the Scout Group can reclaim on your donations in the appropriate tax year.

How much can the Scout Group claim?

For every £1 that you give to the Scout Group we can reclaim 25p from HM Revenue and Customs.


How much does it cost you?

Nothing, other than a few minutes of your time to complete the Declaration form below. In fact, if you you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief on your Self Assessment Tax Return by quoting our Charity number.


How do I set all this up?

When you sent us your Membership Application form there was a Declaration question about participating in Gift Aid. If you answered 'yes' then you are already helping us. If you can't remember what you answered or wish to change your mind, please go to the Contact Us page and complete another Membership Application. We will do the rest.

Find out what the government says about Gift Aid

Click here to view the government Gift Aid website.


Notes

1. You can cancel your Declaration at any time by notifying the Scout Group - You can use the Contact Us page to do this.
2. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and/or capital gains equal to the tax that the Scout Group reclaims, you can cancel your Declaration.
3. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self Assessment Tax Return by quoting our Charity number.
4. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief ask one of the Regular Volunteers .
5. Please notify the Scout Group if you change your name or address.