Gift Aid is now available to charitable attractions that accept donations from visitors who are UK tax payers. Eligible organisations that are participating in the Gift Aid scheme will display the Gift Aid logo.
You must pay/have paid an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax equal to the tax we reclaim on your donation from H.M. Revenue and Customs. So to be a Gift Aid Visitor for every person you pay £9.95 for admission to Eureka!, you must already be paying £2.49 in Income/Capital Gains Tax in a year.
The Gift Aid Scheme will then allow us to claim 25p in every pound directly from H.M. Revenue and Customs related to your visit.
Most people do pay enough Income Tax to claim Gift Aid on a visit to Eureka! as it is usually paid on your salary, pension or credit interest on your bank account. We do not see your earnings at any point, we just need your confirmation when you visit us
Gift Aid is now available to charitable attractions that accept donations from visitors who are UK tax payers. Eligible organisations that are participating in the Gift Aid scheme will display the Gift Aid logo.
Gift Aid – How does it work?
Gift Aid applies to charitable donations of any amount.
If you pay enough UK tax, all you have to do is give the charity a simple Gift Aid declaration. This might involve completing a short form or just providing some basic details (Gift Aid declarations must include the donor’s full name, address and postcode). Eureka! will then ask H.M. Revenue and Customs for the Gift Aid and we shouldn’t need to contact you again.
If you are not resident in the UK for tax purposes you are not eligible for Gift Aid.
Higher rate taxpayers can also reclaim tax from any charitable donations made by including details on their tax form.
Gift Aid - How will it affect my visit to Eureka!?
As a Gift Aid visitor to Eureka! your donation inclusive ticket price of £9.95 is worth £12.44 to the Eureka! charity. Eureka! currently receives no government funding; just think of the difference your support will make.
You can make your Gift Aid declaration at the admission desk when you pay.
Still need more information? For further details about Gift Aid legislation, visit the H.M. Revenue and Customs website.
