Keep the Gift Aid Tax Break, UK Fundraisers Say
Obama's plan to cut relief for US donors would not work in the UK, experts warn HMRC
Third Sector asked three fundraising experts to give their views.
MARTIN KAUFMAN, HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT, MUSEUM OF LONDON
"If this went ahead it would not only cause a decline in major giving, but it would also cripple the growth of mid-level giving, an important growth sector in fundraising. Higher-rate tax relief is a much more effective tool in mid-level giving - annual or one-off giving of between £1,000 and £10,000 - than in major gifts. By removing this incentive, you increase the risk of donations either not happening or being reduced. The system should be left as it is, but marketing of the link between higher-rate tax relief and Gift Aid must be improved."
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