Charities Online launched

Charities Online, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) new system for claiming Gift Aid was launched on 22 April.

The system replaces the paper form currently use to claim tax repayments and the transition form for implementing the changes by is 30 September 2013.

NCVO has published a step-by-step guide to using Charities Online, available at www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/sites/default/files/charities_online_is_your_charity_ready_april_2013.pdf?utm_source=NCVO_GiftAidOnlineMembers_22April2013&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NCVO_GiftAidOnlineMembers_22April2013, which includes:

  • Why the changes are important
  • What the changes are
  • How you can plan for them
  • The three ways you can claim Gift Aid 
  • Details of the new Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme

If you have any questions or concerns about the new system you should contact HMRC on 0845 302 0203.