Donate
There are several ways that you can make a contribution towards the Integrated Education Fund’s work:
Donate Online
You can donate online at any time by clicking on the button below:
Direct Donations
You can donate directly to the IEF by cheque or standing order. Cheques should be made payable to the Integrated Education Fund. Click here to access our contact details.
Join The Ten Club!
The Ten Club is an opportunity to become a regular contributor to the work of the Fund and help us reach our goal of 10% of school places being integrated. To find out how to join please click here.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid enables charities to reclaim the basic rate of income tax on all donations received from individuals who are UK taxpayers. All you have to do is confirm to the IEF, in writing, that you are a UK taxpayer. This confirmation only needs to be completed once and is valid for as long as you remain a UK tax payer. Until 5 April 2011 the charity will also receive a separate government supplement of three pence on every pound you give.
If you pay higher rate tax you can claim extra relief on your donations. If you claim age- related allowances or tax credits, Gift Aid donations can sometimes increase your entitlement.
Payroll Giving
Payroll giving is another tax efficient way to give. If you earn a salary, or if your pension is paid via PAYE, making a commitment to giving is very simple. Provided your employer operates a payroll giving scheme, eg Give As You Earn (GAYE), you can give directly from your pre-tax salary, so money that would normally go to the taxman goes to charity instead.
You just decide how much you want to give each month – it could be a couple of pounds, or hundreds or thousands – and your donation comes out of your pay packet, at your highest rate of tax, before the taxman touches it.
For example, it would only cost an employee who pays tax at the basic rate of 20 per cent £8 to make a £10 donation to their charity. And it would only cost an employee who pays tax at the higher rate of 40 per cent £6 to make the same sized donation.
Giving Stocks and Shares
Should you decide to give to the IEF in the form of quoted shares, it is worth noting that charities do not have to pay stamp duty on outright gifts of property or shares, which means that the IEF will benefit fully from any profit which has been made on the investment. Individuals can also claim Income Tax Relief on the market value of their shares. This double tax benefit also applies to Unit Trusts and Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs).
An alternative to an outright gift is to sell shares to the IEF for below their market value. You can then gain tax relief against your taxable income.
Legacy
Anyone with personal assets may wish to plan to make a donation in the form of a legacy. A legacy can ensure that the benefits of your giving last far beyond your lifetime.
Legacies to charity are exempt from Inheritance Tax, and so are gifts made to charity in the seven years before your death. To find out more click here.
