Donations for Freegle
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.
Freegle is registered with the HMRC (Charity number XT32865) as charitable for tax purposes, which means we can use the Gift Aid scheme [1] to reclaim the tax that individuals have paid on their donation.
The selection of ways for Freegle to accept donations 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:
- Name of account: FREEGLE LTD
- Sort code: 60-83-01
- Account number: 20339094
(a recognisable reference is helpful on the transfer)
We can also accept cheques, which can be sent to the Treasurer directly. Email treasurer@ilovefreegle.org for details.
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.
- acceptance of payment by credit card, debit card or Paypal.
Freegle has paid a £120 one off fee to register with Virgin Money Giving, there is no ongoing fee to maintain the registration; donations are subject to a 2% transaction fee and a 1.45% card processing fee. [2]
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. (see below)
- individual fundraising pages, where Freegle supporters can encourage friends and family to donate or shop with Give As You Live.
- claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle.
- acceptance of payment by credit or debit card.
There was no registration fee for Everyclick; transaction fees for donations vary according to the credit/debit card used in the range 4-4.8%. [3]
Give As You Live
http://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle
works by individuals registering with the system, then it sits in the background and pops up a banner on shopping sites that have signed up to them. When a purchase is made, an amount (it varies from site to site) is then credited to the charity that the individual has nominated. Although the amounts might only be small for each purchase, the combined amounts raised by supporters can really make a difference to Freegle finances - and at no cost to the supporters.
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 [4] for explanation)
- a Charity Account for individuals, allowing donations via vouchers, phone and online.
- claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle.
- acceptance of payment via credit or debit card, PayPal, CAF Charity Account or CAF Charitable Trust.
Freegle has registered as 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 their 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.
- acceptance of payment by credit or debit card.
Freegle has registered as a recognised charity with Charities Trust. There was no registration fee; transaction fees vary, maximum 4%.
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