Donating shares to the Ramblers is a great way of supporting us, and it’s also a very tax efficient way to give.
Did you know that more than 11 million people in the UK own shares? Donating shares to the Ramblers is not only a fantastic way of helping us with our work, it’s also a great way of making your donation go further. Since April 2000, you have been able to claim full tax relief against the value of the shares.
This means, if you are a higher rate taxpayer and you donate £1,000 worth of shares, you may pay up to £400 less income tax that year. You would also be exempt from capital gains tax.
The process is really easy:
• Get a stock transfer form from the company Registrar.
• On the stock transfer form, in the box entitled 'Full name and postal address of the person to whom the security is transferred', write: Ramblers’ Association, 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.
• Send the completed form and share certificate to: Fundraising Department, Ramblers’ Association, 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.
• Please note: tax benefits depend on your personal circumstances and you should seek professional advice.
If you have any questions about share giving then please contact us at fundraising@ramblers.org.uk or call 020 7339 8573.
