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Gift Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

Due to insurance listed as a benefit, can I claim Gift Aid on a membership?

Generally, Gift Aid can only be claimed on the donation portion of a membership.

Because the insurance benefit does not exceed the threshold it is eligible for claim (so therefore it's within the limits for "insubstantial benefits" set by HMRC).

Are orders placed before the Countryside Alliance's transition to a charity (1 September 2024) eligible for Gift Aid?

The Countryside Alliance transferred all assets which included memberships to The Countryside Alliance Foundation (TCAF), meaning that all ACTIVE memberships before or after transition are eligible for Gift Aid, plus any orders that were paid and active within the last four years from when they made their Gift Aid declaration.

Memberships were not included as part of TCAF prior to 01/09/2024, so these would not have been claimed previously.

I am linked to a Trade/Trade Union rate. Can I still claim Gift Aid?

Yes, Gift Aid eligibility depends on the individual being a UK taxpayer.

The nature of the payment (e.g. Trade Union rate) doesn’t affect Gift Aid eligibility, provided the individual qualifies.

Can Gift Aid be claimed more than once?
Gift Aid cannot be applied twice to the same order.
How does Gift Aid work for groups?

Gift Aid can only be claimed for the smaller Joint or Family groups, therefore groups with 7+ members are excluded. This is because Gift Aid can only be claimed when the payment is coming from a single person that is a UK tax payer. The larger groups will probably all pay the group admin who then pays for the membership, so the money is coming from multiple people.

The Gift Aid claim should be tied to the person responsible for payment (i.e. the invoice contact) since that individual is making the donation for Gift Aid purposes.

For recurring payment orders, would it be possible for you to submit a claim after each payment is processed, say once a month?
You can claim Gift Aid after each payment is received, even if it's part of a recurring payment plan (monthly or quarterly).
I don't want to receive Gift Aid emails.
Members can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of the email.
I donate via my Charity Aid Foundation account. Can I claim Gift Aid?

If you are a member of the Countryside Alliance and have a Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) account, you cannot claim Gift Aid on a new membership.