Gift Aid
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Definition: An HMRC scheme that lets registered charities reclaim 25p of basic-rate tax for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you.
You must have paid enough UK Income Tax or CGT in the tax year to cover the tax reclaimed (25p per £1 donated). Higher- and additional-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference through Self Assessment or PAYE coding.
Gift Aid only works with organisations HMRC treats as charities. A Community Interest Company (CIC) is not a charity — do not confuse it with a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). [World Aid Network](worldaidnetwork.org) is a UK charity: eligible cash [donations](worldaidnetwork.org/donate) can carry Gift Aid. See their [Gift Aid](worldaidnetwork.org/gift-aid) page.
Primary source: gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid