Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress his Department has made on the automation of gift aid payments.

The Government recognises the important work the charity sector does in the UK, which is why we currently provide tax reliefs to charities and their donors worth over £5 billion per year, including over £1.3 billion in Gift Aid.

HMRC is undertaking a review of the ‘Claim Gift Aid online’ service. This remains ongoing and is considering all aspects of the service including whether the service meets the needs of its users, as well as the registration and claims process.

The Government has also received ideas from the sector on developing Gift Aid for the digital age. The Government keeps all aspects of the tax system under review.