Tax Efficient Giving

Donations to Pate’s can go further through HMRC’s Gift Aid scheme. If you are a UK taxpayer, the school can reclaim 25p for every £1 you give, at no extra cost to you.

Higher-rate taxpayers can also claim (through your self-assessment tax return) additional tax relief, meaning the real cost of giving is lower than the amount donated.

Please us the calculator below to see what your donation could be worth to Pate's with Gift Aid and what the real cost to you might be, depending on the rate of income tax you pay.

You can also support us through Give As You Earn (Payroll Giving), which lets you donate directly from your salary before tax. To start Give As You Earn, please contact your company’s payroll or HR department.

By using any of our Donate buttons on this website, you will be given an option to add a Gift Aid Declaration. All other donation options give instructions on making your gift eligible.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Development Team - development@patesg.org

Gift Aid Calculator

Pate’s Giving Gift Aid Calculator

How much would you like to donate?

Gift Aid can add 25% to your donation at no extra cost to you, provided you are eligible.

What is your income tax rate?

The calculator starts with the basic-rate taxpayer assumption. Select your own tax rate below to personalise the calculation.

If you are a higher- or additional-rate taxpayer, you may be able to claim additional tax relief on your donation.

Your Gift Aid calculation

Your donation

£100.00

Gift Aid claimed by Pate’s

£25.00

Total received by Pate’s

£125.00

Estimated additional tax relief for you

£0.00

Your effective cost after additional relief

£100.00

Your £100 donation could provide Pate’s with £125 through Gift Aid. As a basic-rate taxpayer, there is normally no additional Gift Aid tax relief to claim.

Make a donation

Please note: Gift Aid is a UK tax relief scheme. To enable Pate’s to claim Gift Aid, you must make a valid Gift Aid declaration and have paid enough UK Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the relevant tax year. You must tell the charity if you stop paying enough tax.

Higher- and additional-rate tax relief is normally claimed by the donor through Self Assessment or by asking HMRC to adjust their tax code. This calculator provides an illustration and is not tax advice.