HMRC Recognition
iDonatio is recognised by HMRC as a software provider supporting Gift Aid claims, enabling donees to automatically submit Gift Aid claims directly to HMRC using compliant donation data stored securely in the iDonatio platform database.
Eligible donations are securely stored in compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of Gift Aid claims from the iDonatio database.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a UK tax-relief scheme that lets charities claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. It’s one of the simplest ways to make donor’s donations go further, and it only requires a quick declaration from the donor.
Gift Aid boosts eligible donations by 25% instantly, turning a £100 gift into £125 for your cause.
What is GASDS - Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme?
GASDS is a HMRC scheme that lets charities claim a Gift-Aid-style top-up on small cash or contactless donations of £30 or less, without needing individual Gift Aid declarations. It exists to help charities benefit from Gift Aid even when collecting money in situations where getting donor details is impractical, like bucket collections, church offerings, or contactless tap-to-give points.
For community buildings (e.g., Churches) the maximum amount of small donations top-up payments is the lower of:
> £8,000
> 10 times the amount you receive in Gift Aid donations - this is known as the matching rule
For example, if you receive £100 in Gift Aid donations, you can claim top-up payments on £1,000 worth of small donations under the matching rule. This works out as £250 in top-up payments.
To satisfy the matching rule, you must make claims on Gift Aid and small donations in the same tax year that you receive them.
The missed opportunity
HMRC distributes approximately £1.7 billion annually to UK charities through the Gift Aid scheme. However, it is estimated that between £500 million and £560 million in Gift Aid goes unclaimed each year, primarily due to incomplete declarations, administrative challenges, and data-related issues.
Why claims feel complex?
> Donations Missing Gift Aid Declarations
• Donors forget to tick the Gift Aid box or are not prompted clearly to do so.
> Cash & Offline Donations
• Envelopes, plates, and events often lack required donor details.
> Administrative Burden
• Manual processing and HMRC submissions are time-consuming.
• Charities lack the systems to process claims.
• Small charities struggle with compliance and admin.
> Incomplete Donor Data
• Missing names or postcodes lead to rejected claims.
> Lack of Awareness
• Donors and charities may not fully understand eligibility.
How iDonatio Simplifies Gift Aid
> Automates data capture.
> Compliance is in-built into the auto claim system.
> Storing compliant donor data securely
> Capturing Gift Aid declarations digitally by enabling donors to mark donations as Gift Aid eligible in-app at the point of donation.
> Supports Gift Aid claim on anonymous donations.
> Handles complex HMRC submission processes
> Submits Gift Aid claim directly to HMRC from Gift Aid enabled donations in the iDonatio database. This removes the burden from donees and maximises reclaimed funds
> Audit trails linking each donation to its declaration and eligibility status.
> A Gift Aid toggle at donation and a persistent preference in profile; donors can switch off Gift Aid if they have not paid enough UK tax that year.
> Donees can mark donation types as Gift Aid eligible or not, so ineligible items are excluded automatically from claims.
> While the charity claims the 25% top-up, higher and additional-rate taxpayers can reclaim extra relief on the grossed-up donated amount via Self-Assessment or a tax code adjustment. iDonatio’s annual statements make this easy to record.
> Donors can view and download their eligible Gift Aid donation history directly from the iDonatio mobile app on their phone.
> We take care of all the rules, compliance requirements, and complexities involved in claiming GASDS for community buildings as part of your Gift Aid process.
Working with a charity organisation or fundraising for a cause you care about?
Increase the value of raised funds with the UK government-backed Gift Aid initiative. With iDonatio, it's easy to take advantage of Gift Aid with helpful tools for managing and submitting automated Gift Aid claims. We also take care of the donor part of things - ensuring the proper declarations are in place, so you don't miss out on eligible donations.
Useful Links and Guidance
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In today’s world people carry little or no cash around in their wallets and depend more on credit and debit cards for daily transactions. The iDonatio mobile app simplifies giving for worshippers by providing an intuitive and convenient interface through which they can give anywhere and at any time, allowing places of worship to make the most of giving opportunities.
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