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GIFT AID

INCREASE YOUR DONATION TO THE FOUNDATION BY 25%

Gift Aid is a simple way to increase the value of your donation to charity.  If you are a UK taxpayer, we can claim an additional 25p on every £1 you donate to us, at no extra cost to you.

 

How do I Gift Aid my donations?

You can complete a Gift Aid declaration if the amount of UK income tax or capital gains tax you’ve paid in any tax year covers the amount of tax charities will reclaim on your donations.

You can check if you’ve paid enough tax to use Gift Aid, on the HMRC website.

Then, you just need to complete a Gift Aid declaration – there are different forms if you are making a single or multiple donations to us. You can use the buttons on this page to access the forms.

So, for example, you might make multiple donations by setting up a monthly payment to the Foundation. If you donate £5 a month, with Gift Aid added, we receive £75 over the year. This could pay for a Train the Trainer pack to be produced, helping schools to combat bullying and prejudice by delivering S.O.P.H.I.E. workshops.

 

Which donations qualify for Gift Aid?

Gift Aid can only be claimed on personal donations. It can’t be claimed on donations on behalf of a group of people or from money raised in raffles and auctions.

If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can also claim back the difference between the higher rate of tax (40%) and the basic rate (20%) on the gross value of your donation to us.

For more information on claiming back higher rate tax and other Gift Aid queries, please visit the HMRC website.

 

What if my situation changes?

Changes to your tax status, name, address, or dropping below the taxable threshold, can prevent us from claiming Gift Aid on your behalf.

To update your details, message us on the form at the foot of this page or send us an email to: enquiries@sophielancasterfoundation.com. Thank you.

Gift Aid Declaration – single donation
Gift Aid Declaration – multiple donation

We have the best Supporters in the World

We genuinely could not manage to run the charity without the generosity of our supporters.

All donations go towards running the charity – they help with day to day costs, the development of new resources and help us to reach new audiences.

Fundraisers

Members of Rockfit showing their support for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation

We’re sending a huge thank you to the incredible team at RockFit for the support they’ve shown to our Foundation over the years 🖤

From fundraising to raising awareness, your community continues to stand up for what matters and celebrate individuality in all its forms.

As Dave from RockFit so beautifully put it:
“Supporting The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was a natural choice for us. Your mission to ‘Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere’ resonates deeply, especially in a world where we should celebrate individuality.

RockFit isn’t just a workout, it’s a community that embraces everything ‘alternative’. We chose to raise money for the Foundation to honour Sophie’s legacy and to ensure that everyone (regardless of their subculture or appearance) feels safe and respected in their own skin. We’re proud to stand (and rock out) with S.O.P.H.I.E.”

We couldn’t say it better ourselves.

Thank you for standing with us, for Sophie and for every person who deserves to feel safe being exactly who they are. 🖤

There are lots of ways our supporters fundraise for us. Be it a bake sale, metal concert, gaming livestream, or anything in between, we appreciate every penny raised. If you would like to get involved, check out the resources below:

Organising an event for the foundation?

If you are organising an event you will find useful information here.
Don’t forget to share your events on social media.
Our registered charity number is 1129689.

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DONATE

JustGiving is a popular platform for charitable donations, plus residents in the UK may be eligible for GiftAid. Click on the icon, or follow the link to give it a try: https://www.justgiving.com/thesophielancasterfoundation

PayPal is a fast and safe way to donate money to the Foundation. Click on the icon, or follow the link to give it a try: https://paypal.me/TheSophieFoundation

Bank transfer is the most direct method of donating to the Foundation.

Account Name: The Sophie Lancaster Foundation
Sort Code: 30-11-48
Account Number: 12406360
IBAN: GB86LOYD30114812406360