What is Gift Aid?

The Government allows charities to claim back tax on donations. This tax relief is called ‘Gift Aid’.

Gift Aid is great because it means we get extra money added to your donation at no extra cost to you. For every £1 you donate, we receive £1.25 when you add Gift Aid. It's like free money!

Can Gift Aid be reclaimed on all donations?

There are some exceptions where Gift Aid can’t be reclaimed:

If you’re not a UK taxpayer
We can claim back the basic rate of tax on donations because the donor has already paid the tax on their earnings. So if you don’t pay UK income or capital gains tax it can’t be reclaimed on your donation.

If you’re donating someone else’s money
Gift Aid can’t be reclaimed if you’re donating someone else’s money – for example, if you’ve sold raffle tickets or you’re making a donation on behalf of a company.

Please CLICK HERE to download the Gift Aid Declaration form

Please return this form to:
The Finance Department, Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Barlaston Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 3NZ

Please note:
• You can cancel your declaration at any time by writing to us or calling us on 01782 344308 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• It is the donors responsibility to inform DMH when they no longer pay tax equal to the amount DMH may claim on future donations
• Only Douglas Macmillan Hospice and H M Revenue & Customs will have access to this information