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Tag Archives: gift aid
What the gov’t should do about the charity tax row
Part 1: Try to regain some credibility in this debate 1. Make HMRC release the relevant donor data Whatever the rights & wrongs in the debate, sentiment is inflamed by the fact that the charity sector can’t even size the … Continue reading
Posted in Tax and governance, Uncategorized
Tagged administration, charity, donation, donor, effectiveness, Fund-raising, Fundraising, gift aid, giveitbackgeorge, giving, philanthropy, tax, tax relief
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Why I don’t back the Give It Back George campaign
Charities are furious about the government’s proposal to give them less money via the tax system. Well, they would be, wouldn’t they? Hence they’re campaigning frantically to block the proposal. But people interested in effectiveness and impact – and who … Continue reading
Posted in Tax and governance
Tagged charity, donation, donor, effective, effectiveness, Fund-raising, Fundraising, gift aid, giveitbackgeorge, giving, impact, philanthropist, philanthropy, tax, tax relief
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The government’s raid on giving makes no sense
The UK government recently announced that it would cap tax relief on charitable giving. The surprise move has met a furious response, and makes no sense whichever way it’s intended. It’s a shame, because the charitable world has plenty of … Continue reading
Posted in Tax and governance, Uncategorized
Tagged campaign, chancellor, charity, donation, donor, Fund-raising, Fundraising, gift aid, giveitbackgeorge, giving, philanthropy, tax cap, tax relief
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Charity credit cards: generate 33 x as much for charity anyway!
Lloyds TSB is withdrawing its charity credit cards. Actually this doesn’t matter because you can actually generate MORE money for charities through your credit card. Here’s how: 1. Get a credit card which gives you cash-back on your purchases. The … Continue reading
Posted in Admin costs, Fundraising
Tagged bank, charity, credit card, donation, donor, gift aid, giving
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