5 December 2012
The Government has backed calls from the Charities Aid
Foundation for reform of the Gift Aid system to make it fit for the 21st
century.
The Autumn Statement document published today says: “The
Government will examine whether the administration of Gift Aid can
be improved to reflect new ways of giving money to charity, in
particular digital giving.”
John Low, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, which
promotes charitable giving and provides financial services and
social finance to not-for-profit organisations, said:
“It’s good news that the Government has responded to our call to
modernise the Gift Aid system and has made a clear pledge to make
it fit for the digital age.
“We need Ministers to act quickly to make Gift Aid fit for the
21st Century so people can give more easily online and using mobile
technology.
“But we need the Government to go further, make it easier for
people to give through the payroll and ensure charities do not face
disproportionate cuts.
“Falling donations and the public spending squeeze mean many
charities are facing increasing deficits and are having to dip into
reserves to maintain services. Charities also contribute
significantly to the UK economy and employ 765,000 people. Now is
the time to back Britain’s charities so they can continue their
vital work.”
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