Christians in Sport - how to make a donation

Thank you for your donation towards our work. To make your donation online you will need a credit or debit card with one of the logos shown below. If you don't have one of these, then a cheque can be sent to our office in Bicester - please go to the contact page for our address. All card information is handled securely.

GIFT AID
If you are a UK taxpayer, paying income or capital gains tax, you can make your gifts worth almost 30% more at no extra cost to yourself. For every £10 donated we can claim an extra £2.82 from the Inland Revenue, making your gifts worth even more to us. All you have to do is click on the appropriate box when completing the on-line form declaring that you pay tax and we do the rest.

Via CAF Online (World Pay)

Via JustGiving

Giving regularly is easy to arrange, and gives Christians in Sport the benefit of being able to plan projects and events around our expected income. You can give regularly by on-line direct debit, just click on the button below and follow the instructions. We can direct your gift to a particular area of our work, please contact the office if you would like to do this. If you prefer standing order forms are also available from the office, just call 01869 255630

GIFT AID
If you are a UK taxpayer, paying income or capital gains tax, you can make your gifts worth almost 30% more at no extra cost to yourself. For example for every £10 donated we can claim an extra £2.82 from the Inland Revenue, making your gifts worth even more to us. All you have to do is click on the appropriate box when completing the direct debit on-line form declaring that you pay tax and we do the rest.

A legacy may be the largest amount you are ever able to give and will have an impact long after you die. If you would like to discuss leaving a legacy to Christians in Sport then please call Keith Proctor, our Managing Director, on 01869 255630.

Are there financial benefits from leaving a legacy?
Because charities are exempt from Inheritance Tax, legacies are one way in which you can reduce the amount your estate will be taxed. Under current UK law, the first £285,000 from one estate is free from tax. The remainder is taxed at a rate of 40%. Therefore, should your estate be worth over £285,000 a gift of £20,000 would be worth only £12,000 to a non-charitable cause.

How do I leave a legacy?
Legacies must be incorporated in your will. Do It Yourself wills are often unclear and possibly invalid. It is advisable to contact a solicitor to make a will, and the Law Society (020 7242 1222) www.thelawsociety.org.uk can make recommendations.

What if I already have a will?
A new will is needed for major changes; smaller changes can be dealt with by means of an official "codicil" document.

What options of legacy are there?

1. A residual bequest - leaves the remainder of your estate to a chosen charity after you have taken care of your family, those close to you and other beneficiaries.

2. A pecuniary bequest - allows you to leave a specific sum to a charity or organisation. The disadvantage is that inflation will devalue your gift, so you may need to update your will regularly

3. A specific bequest - This allows you to leave land, property or particular items that you own. We are able to benefit from this type of bequest either by selling them and benefiting from the proceeds (unless you state otherwise in your will), or by using them directly for ministry purposes.

4. A conditional bequest - in the event that the person(s) to whom you have left your estate dies before or with you, it is wise to add a clause which specifies an alternative recipient. Many people choose to make their conditional bequest to a charity.

Any shares that you give to charity are completely free of Inheritance Tax. That means you would pay £400 less in income for a gift of £1000 in shares to Christians in Sport. Plus you are not liable to Capital Gains Tax, (or, for companies, Corporation Tax) on the increased value of the shares. That means a higher rate tax payer, giving a £1000 gift, would save a further 40% - and you can add in any incurred costs in transferring the shares to us.

You can give any shares that are listed or dealt with on any recognised stock exchange.

In order to give shares, you first need to contact us (01869 255630) and ask whether we are able to accept the proposed gift. You will also need to send us written confirmation of your gift. We will then write to you to indicate our acceptance.

You should then sign a transfer form, which takes the shares out of your name and into our name. To get a transfer form, contact the company registrars - their details will be on your share certificate or dividend voucher - or contact your shares broker and instruct them to transfer your shares on your behalf. You should then consult with an independent financial advisor to ensure your gift is made in the most appropriate way.

Thank you!