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Most people are aware that by ticking a box and providing some basic details when they make a donation or sponsor a friend, they can increase the value of their donation at no extra cost to themselves.
Currently HM Revenue and Customs pays TFoMSH an extra 28% of every donation that is eligible for Gift Aid, resulting in over £15,000 being received from HMRC since April 2007.
From April 2008 the percentage will reduce to 25%, and whilst this will still result in a significant contribution from HMRC, we would like to compensate for the drop by ensuring we can claim Gift Aid on more of the donations that are made to Michael Sobell House.
If you are a tax-payer please ensure you adhere to the following “Do’s and Don’ts” when making a donation or sponsoring someone for an event:
Do:
1. tick the GIFT AID BOX
2. provide the DATE that you are doing so
3. provide your FULL NAME
4. provide your COMPLETE HOME ADDRESS
5. provide your COMPLETE POSTCODE
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Do Not:
1. abbreviate your name - eg “B Baggins”, “Mrs Baggins”
2. submit joint donations – eg “Bilbo and Frodo Baggins”, “Mr & Mrs Baggins”
3. miss out your house number, or part of your postcode
4. enter your Company Address |
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