Donating shares

Share giving can be a very tax effective way of giving to Action For Kids. Charitable gifts of shares are free from capital gains tax and you can claim tax relief on the value of any shares you donate. This tax relief applies regardless of the total value of the shares you donate.

How do I donate shares?

  1. Ask for a transfer form from the Registrar who acts for the company in which you have shares. (You will find the Registrars name on your share certificate).
  2. On the stock transfer form in the box called "Full name and postal address of the person to whom the security is transferred" please write:
    Action For Kids Charitable Trust
    Ability House
    15a Tottenham Lane
    London
    N8 9DJ
  3. Complete sign and date the form and send it to us with the share certificate to Tracey Lloyd at the above address.
  4. We suggest you keep a copy of the form as evidence of your gift when applying for tax relief.

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Tax benefits

Basic Rate tax payer (22%)

If you donate shares worth £500 to Action For Kids, then you will be able to claim tax relief of 22% of £500 - i.e. £110.
This means the donation will cost you £390.
You will not need to pay any capital gains tax on the disposal of these shares.

Higher Rate tax payer (40%)

If you donate £1000 of shares to Action For Kids then you will be able to claim tax relief of 40% of £1000, i.e. £400.
This means that the donation will cost you £600 and AFK will receive £1000 worth of shares.
You will not have to pay any capital gains tax on the disposal of these shares.

These examples are for illustrative purposes only.

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