Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department is taking steps to help increase the uptake of Gift Aid.

The Government is committed to providing support to the charitable sector worth over £5 billion per year. Gift Aid - a significant part of this- is worth £1.4 billion per year to charities and £500 million to their donors (through higher rate relief). Charities have a key role to play in raising uptake as they really are uniquely placed to persuade eligible donors to use Gift Aid, as well as educate them about the benefits of doing so at the actual point of donation.

HMRC works closely and regularly with representatives from across the charity sector reviewing Gift Aid, as well as raising awareness amongst donors. It places a high priority on this collaborative work, and is always interested in ideas to improve the take-up and raise awareness of Gift Aid.