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Freegle has set up a variety of methods to accept donations. On the website there is a 'donate' page which anyone can access and use if they wish! | Freegle has set up a variety of methods to accept donations. On the website there is a 'donate' page which anyone can access and use if they wish! | ||
Freegle is registered with the HMRC as charitable for tax purposes, which means we can use the Gift Aid scheme to reclaim the tax that individuals have paid on their donation. | Freegle is registered with the HMRC (Charity number | ||
XT32865) as charitable for tax purposes, which means we can use the Gift Aid scheme to reclaim the tax that individuals have paid on their donation. | |||
We have arranged a | We have arranged a selection of ways to accept donations, these are: | ||
====Bank Transfer==== | ====Bank Transfer==== | ||
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The bank account details for transfer are: | The bank account details for transfer are: | ||
( | (a recognisable reference is helpful on the transfer) | ||
* Name of account: FREEGLE UK CENTRAL | * Name of account: FREEGLE UK CENTRAL | ||
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* Account number: 20271084 | * Account number: 20271084 | ||
===Virgin Money Giving=== | |||
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1005493 | |||
Virgin Money Giving offers: | |||
* a donor facility for fundraising events where sponsorship is sought to support Freegle. | |||
* acceptance of one off and monthly donations. | |||
* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate. | |||
* acceptance of payment by credit card, debit card or Paypal. | |||
Freegle has paid a £120 one off fee to register with Virgin Money Giving; donations are subject to a 2% transaction fee and a 1.45% card processing fee. [http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/about-us/fees.jsp] | |||
===Everyclick=== | ===Everyclick=== | ||
=== | http://www.everyclick.com/freegle/info | ||
Everyclick offers: | |||
* acceptance of one off donations. | |||
* a web search, powered by Yahoo, and access to all eBay content. Supporters sign up and commission is generated for Freegle by searching; there is no cost to the supporter. | |||
* Give As You Live shopping facility. Thousands of stores will donate money to Freegle when supporters shop online. | |||
* individual fundraising pages, where Freegle supporters can encourage friends and family to donate or Give As You Live shop. | |||
* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate. | |||
* acceptance of payment by credit or debit card. | |||
There was no registration fee for Everyclick; transaction fees vary according to the credit/debit card used, method of donation etc in the range 4-4.8%. [http://www.everyclick.com/about-everyclick/fees] | |||
===Charities Aid Foundation=== | |||
https://www.cafonline.org/ | |||
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) offers: | |||
* acceptance of one off donations. | |||
* option to donate anonymously. | |||
* mechanisms for individuals to set up a legacy. | |||
* mechanisms for individuals to set up a charitable trust. | |||
* Give As You Earn facility, a way to make regular donations from an individuals' salary. (see [http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/tax/giving/payroll.htm] for explanation) | |||
* a Charity Account for individuals, allowing donations via vouchers, phone and online. | |||
* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate. | |||
* acceptance of payment via credit or debit card, PayPal, CAF Charity Account or CAF Charitable Trust. | |||
Freegle has registered to be a recognised charity with CAF. There was no registration fee; transaction fees vary from 5% for a one off straight donation to 4% or less for donations via charity account etc. | |||
===Charities Trust=== | ===Charities Trust=== | ||
http://www.charitiestrust.org/charities/freegle/index.html | |||
Charities Trust is a national Payroll Giving and corporate donation management agency. | |||
Charities Trust offers: | |||
* acceptance of one off donations. | |||
* I Love Payroll Giving scheme. | |||
* a Freedom Account for individuals. | |||
* Sponsor-me.org, a fundraising by sponsorship facility | |||
* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate. | |||
* acceptance of payment by credit or debit card. | |||
Freegle has registered to be a recognised charity with Charities Trust. There was no registration fee; transaction fees vary, maximum 4%. | |||
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Freegle has set up a variety of methods to accept donations. On the website there is a 'donate' page which anyone can access and use if they wish!
Freegle is registered with the HMRC (Charity number XT32865) as charitable for tax purposes, which means we can use the Gift Aid scheme to reclaim the tax that individuals have paid on their donation.
We have arranged a selection of ways to accept donations, these are:
Bank Transfer
We can accept donations straight into the Freegle bank account. Our Treasurer is able to do the paperwork for Gift Aid if that is applicable. The bank account details for transfer are:
(a recognisable reference is helpful on the transfer)
- Name of account: FREEGLE UK CENTRAL
- Sort code: 08-60-01
- Account number: 20271084
Virgin Money Giving
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1005493
Virgin Money Giving offers:
- a donor facility for fundraising events where sponsorship is sought to support Freegle.
- acceptance of one off and monthly donations.
- claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate.
- acceptance of payment by credit card, debit card or Paypal.
Freegle has paid a £120 one off fee to register with Virgin Money Giving; donations are subject to a 2% transaction fee and a 1.45% card processing fee. [1]
Everyclick
http://www.everyclick.com/freegle/info
Everyclick offers:
- acceptance of one off donations.
- a web search, powered by Yahoo, and access to all eBay content. Supporters sign up and commission is generated for Freegle by searching; there is no cost to the supporter.
- Give As You Live shopping facility. Thousands of stores will donate money to Freegle when supporters shop online.
- individual fundraising pages, where Freegle supporters can encourage friends and family to donate or Give As You Live shop.
- claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate.
- acceptance of payment by credit or debit card.
There was no registration fee for Everyclick; transaction fees vary according to the credit/debit card used, method of donation etc in the range 4-4.8%. [2]
Charities Aid Foundation
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) offers:
- acceptance of one off donations.
- option to donate anonymously.
- mechanisms for individuals to set up a legacy.
- mechanisms for individuals to set up a charitable trust.
- Give As You Earn facility, a way to make regular donations from an individuals' salary. (see [3] for explanation)
- a Charity Account for individuals, allowing donations via vouchers, phone and online.
- claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate.
- acceptance of payment via credit or debit card, PayPal, CAF Charity Account or CAF Charitable Trust.
Freegle has registered to be a recognised charity with CAF. There was no registration fee; transaction fees vary from 5% for a one off straight donation to 4% or less for donations via charity account etc.
Charities Trust
http://www.charitiestrust.org/charities/freegle/index.html Charities Trust is a national Payroll Giving and corporate donation management agency.
Charities Trust offers:
- acceptance of one off donations.
- I Love Payroll Giving scheme.
- a Freedom Account for individuals.
- Sponsor-me.org, a fundraising by sponsorship facility
- claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle as appropriate.
- acceptance of payment by credit or debit card.
Freegle has registered to be a recognised charity with Charities Trust. There was no registration fee; transaction fees vary, maximum 4%.
