Gift Aid made simple

This guide explains how Gift Aid works from a charity’s perspective.

The administration of Gift Aid can be a burden and you need to follow the rules to avoid problems during a Gift Aid audit. The rules for the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme are also explained.

Latest version updated February 2022

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