Non-charities can claim Gift Aid

By David Ainsworth, Third Sector, 19 March 2008

Small public benefit organisations that do not have charitable status can claim Gift Aid, according to guidance from the Office of the Third Sector.

Published as part of the Budget last week, the guidance says donations to small groups such as community associations and playgroups can be funnelled through umbrella charities that have the power to make grants to them. Donors will be able to give to voluntary groups through such bodies, which will...

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