If you're crowdfunding on behalf of a registered charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), you can collect Gift Aid on eligible donations to boost your fundraising.
How Gift Aid works
With Gift Aid:
Get an extra 25% on eligible donations
UK taxpayers can opt in when donating
Money comes from HMRC
Doesn't count towards your target
Provides additional funds for delivery
Setting up Gift Aid
To enable Gift Aid:
Visit the 'Delivery' section of your dashboard
Select Gift Aid option
Provide charity registration details
Wait for verification during project checks
Receive confirmation when approved
Collecting Gift Aid
During your campaign:
Backers see Gift Aid option when donating
Must be UK taxpayers
Need to make Gift Aid declaration
You'll get donation details after campaign
HMRC processes claims directly
After your campaign
You'll need to:
Receive Gift Aid information from Spacehive
Complete HMRC's Schedule spreadsheet
Submit claim through Charities Online
Wait for HMRC processing
Receive funds within 20 working days
Important things to know
Only registered charities/CASCs eligible
Charity name must match registration
Claims made through Charities Online
Keep Gift Aid declarations
HMRC has specific rules