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To donate shares to Children of Peace, follow these simple steps:
Obtain a stock transfer form from the Registrar who acts for the company in which
you have shares. The name of the Registrar will usually be shown at the bottom of
your share certificate. If you prefer we will be happy to send you a stock transfer
form - just contact info@childrenofpeace.org.uk
On the stock transfer form, in the box entitled ‘Full name and postal address of
the person to whom the security is transferred’, please write… Children of Peace,
Suite 4, Quarry House, Mill Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5AA
Complete, sign and date the form as appropriate.
Please send the completed form, together with the share certificate, to: Donation
Support Services, Children of Peace, Suite 4, Quarry House, Mill Lane, Uckfield, East
Sussex, TN22 5AA
We strongly recommend that you keep a copy of the stock transfer form as evidence
of your gift.
What are the main tax benefits of donating shares to Children of Peace
A gift of shares is free from capital gains tax. And since April 2000 you can claim
income tax relief, at your highest rate, for the full market value of the shares
you donate, on the date of transfer to Children of Peace.
This means that you will not pay tax on the equivalent amount of your income in the
year that you make the gift.
You can also claim the tax relief on your self assessment tax return. To qualify
for the tax relief, the shares or securities must be…
Listed or dealt on a recognised UK or foreign stock exchange.
Units in authorised unit trusts.
Shares in a UK open-ended investment company, or
Holdings in certain foreign collective investment schemes.
How much tax relief can I claim?
The following examples show how the income tax relief works.
If you are a basic rate tax payer (20 per cent)
If you donate shares worth £500 to Children of Peace, then you will be able to claim
income tax relief of £100 (20 per cent of £500). This means the donation has cost
you £400, while the shares are shares worth £500 to Children of Peace. You do not
have to pay any capital gains tax on the disposal of these shares.
Higher rate tax payer (40 per cent)
If you donate shares worth £500 to Children of Peace then you will be able to claim
income tax relief of £200 (40 per cent of £500). This means the donation has cost
you £300, while the shares are shares worth £500 to Children of Peace. You do not
have to pay any capital gains tax on the disposal of these shares.
The examples given above are for illustrative purposes only. The tax benefits you
may be entitled to will depend on your personal circumstances. You should consider
taking professional advice to ensure that your gift to Children of Peace is structured
in the most efficient manner.
Making a gift of shares to Children of Peace can be a highly efficient way for you
to support our work, because of the generous tax relief available.
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