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• One off Donation
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Tips for good giving

The following information has been sourced from Which?

There are plenty of ways to support charities. Here are a few of them.

Set up a regular payment

Charities love regular donations because it gives them an income they can count on. As a regular donor you also feel more involved as you'll usually receive updates on what the charity is doing and what your money is being spent on. If you really want to get a gold star don't wait to be asked. Set up a direct debit yourself (you can get this through the charity).

Use Gift Aid to increase your gift by at least 28 per cent

If you are a taxpayer, use Gift Aid when you give to charity to make your donation worth 28 per cent more. It doesn't cost you a penny, but it could make a vital difference to the charity you're supporting. All you need to do is sign the form that the charity will give you, or if you are donating by telephone just answer 'yes' when asked if you want to donate through Gift Aid. You can find a copy of the Gift Aid declaration form at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/appendix_b1.pdf - opens new browser window.

If you are a higher rate tax payer you can also claim tax relief to the value of 22% of your original donation when you complete your annual Self Assessment Tax Form and either make a further donation to charity or keep the money yourself.

Give straight from your pay

Persuade your employer to set up a payroll giving scheme. Because your donation is deducted by your employer from your pay (or pension) each month before tax you get full tax relief on your donation. So each £1.00 you give only costs you 78p and if you are a higher rate taxpayer only 60p. Employers with fewer than 500 employees can claim up to £500 simply for signing up and their employees will have the first £10 of their donations matched for the first six months. See www.payrollgiving.co.uk - opens new browser window and www.payrollgivinggrants.org.uk - opens new browser window.

Give shares

As much as £100 million in shares is donated to charity each year. By donating shares, you can earn up to 40 per cent income tax relief as well as exemption from capital gains tax. So, if you've got some shares gathering dust, consider giving them to charity. Visit www.sharegift.org.uk - opens new browser window for more details.

Remember a charity in your will

Legacies give you the chance to make a real difference even after you're gone, and most gifts to charities are free of inheritance tax. See www.rememberacharity.org.uk - opens new browser window for free advice and a Will Guide.