Giving to charity

The Government wants to encourage individuals and businesses to give more to charities and so offers a range of tax incentives (income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax) which help you, the charities concerned or both.

If you complete a Self-Assessment return SA donate even enables you to donate any tax refund directly to your chosen charity.

These tax incentives are only available for UK tax payers making gifts to UK charities. Depending on the type of gift you make you may have to make a claim to receive the tax relief (either on your Self-Assessment return or by writing to your own tax office).

This guidance for individuals and businesses who are considering making gifts to charity.