Gurdwara Gift Aid
Gurdwara
Gift Aid Management
Ensure that your Gurdwara has the finance needed to do good.
Gift Aid Services for Gurdwaras
Gift Aid is a vital financial boost that significantly enhances your Gurdwara’s capacity to serve the Sangat. By claiming 25p from the government for every £1 donated, your Gurdwara can maximise the funds available for supporting community services and activities.
Our specialised Gift Aid management service is tailored for Gurdwaras, ensuring seamless integration with your existing donation processes and optimising your potential claims.
Case Study: Gurdwara Dasmesh Dabar
We have given back hundreds of thousands of pounds in Gift Aid income to Gurdwaras like yours. Find out how we can help you maximise donations too. Here is how we helped this Gurdwara significantly increase their income through Gift Aid…
About The Charity
Gurdwara Dasmesh Dabar was established as a charity in 2005. It operates in the London Borough of Newham, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Waltham Forest. It is the pillar of the East London Sikh Community.
The Gurdwara promotes education and training by running a Punjabi school to help local students learn English and Punjab, and also provides children with camping holidays and retreats.
The Gurdwara aims to advance the Sikh religion, religious services are performed daily and at the heart of all the work they do to benefit their community.
Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar was not claiming Gift Aid and had little understanding of how to go about it. As a charity, not claiming Gift Aid made the Gurdwara miss out on valuable tax relief income.
Lack of sector experts who could manage the Gurdwara’s Gift Aid also enhanced this challenge. There was also the need to align the culture of the Gurdwara and its donors in line with HMRC charity requirements, as compliance with HMRC is necessary for claiming Gift Aid.
GoodtoGive asked the Gurdwara to send all donations made using previous receipt books. The information gathered from the receipt book was transcribed onto our online system, where it is now electronically and safely stored, essentially reducing the risk of error or misplacing information.
We also provided the charity with access to powerful tools where information, even from years ago, is readily available with the click of a button. This means goodbye to days of prolonged searching for data needed during HMRC audits or for other uses, thus unlocking potentially hundreds of pounds of Gift Aid.
GoodtoGive also produced new bespoke receipt books adapted from the Gurdwara’s original books, which enabled them to begin gathering declarations from tax-paying members for the Gurdwara to claim Gift Aid.
Our engagement with Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar provided the charity with four desirable outcomes; compliance, structure, accountability and storage.
Our system has been tested by HMRC as fit for purpose hence compliance is ensured. The system put in place provides a structured way of working, such that irrespective of whoever performs the task(s), it will be done the same way.
Each administrator of the system has private secure login and certain actions performed by the user are logged ensuring accountability. The system stores images removing the need to physically store envelopes in boxes.
We have secured hundreds of thousands of pounds in Gift Aid for Gurdwara Dasmesh Dabar over the past decade of working with them.
The Gurdwara is more than satisfied with their receipt books and the procedure in place for liaising with GoodtoGive and optimising their services.
They are now making successful Gift Aid claims on an ongoing and consistent basis.
Enhanced Income
Our service not only optimises current donations but also helps your Gurdwara retrospectively claim Gift Aid for past donations, increasing your income and cash flow. This additional revenue supports Gurdwaras in expanding their outreach and positively impacting the Sangat.
Efficient Processes
By implementing our modern techniques, your Gurdwara can streamline the collection and processing of Gift Aid claims. Utilising specially designed envelopes adorned with the Khanda, on-site scanners, and online donation portals, your donation process becomes more efficient while reducing the burden of paper storage.
Digital Tools Tailored for Gurdwaras
Our mobile apps empower your Gurdwara to monitor donations, manage Gift Aid declarations, and communicate effortlessly with donors. Automated acknowledgments and event reminders ensure consistent engagement without overwhelming your treasury team.
HMRC Compliance and Peace of Mind
We provide expert guidance and robust systems to ensure your Gurdwara remains compliant with HMRC regulations. Our process has been tested and validated by HMRC, ensuring you are always prepared for audits and maximising your Gift Aid returns.
Increased Impact
With increased income, your Gurdwara can increase its capacity to carry out your organisation's mission and effectively serve your community. Gurdwaras supporting their communities in ways that have real impact and effect real positive change, witness an increase in donations. Donors tend to support those that they see making a real difference in the community.
Maximising Gift Aid Claims
Unlike most Gift Aid solutions, our service persistently claims Gift Aid until the 4-year HMRC period ends, maximising your potential returns. We efficiently scan any unclaimed donations each time a new declaration arrives, enabling consistent, year-round claims. This continuous monitoring ensures that every eligible donation is accounted for. Our advanced system keeps you informed at every step,.
Book a Consultation and Start Maximising Your Gurdwara’s Gift Aid Potential
Contact our Charity Adviser Radhika Arora, with over 14 years of experience in the charity sector, to discuss how our specialised Gift Aid management service can benefit your Gurdwara.
Book a complimentary consultation today and start maximising your Gift Aid potential in just three easy steps!
Register your interest, speak with Radhika for initial assessment and onboarding, and experience enhanced income for greater impact. Give more to the Sangat with our tailored Gift Aid services for Gurdwaras
Start Maximising Your Gift Aid Potential In Just 3 Easy Steps!
Register Your Interest
Fill out our online form to express interest in our Gift Aid management service tailored exclusively for Gurdwaras.
Speak with our specialist Charity Adviser
Our experienced Charity Adviser, Radhika Arora, will conduct an initial assessment to estimate the Gift Aid potential for your Gurdwara.
Start the Transformation
We'll guide you through a seamless onboarding process, setting your Gurdwara up for success in Gift Aid claiming.
Schedule Your Consultation
Book a complimentary meeting with Radhika to explore in detail how our specialised services can benefit your Gurdwara.
During this personalised session, you will gain insights into maximising your Gift Aid potential and discover tailored strategies that align with your community’s needs.
Empower your Gurdwara with our expert Gift Aid services, designed to enhance your ability to support the Sangat effectively.
By leveraging these resources, you can significantly grow your community’s impact and make a lasting difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Charities often have inquiries regarding gift aid services, especially about the process of claiming back eligible gift aid. Here’s a list of the most commonly asked questions along with their answers to assist charities in navigating the gift aid claiming process effectively:
A Gurdwara is a place of worship for Sikhs. It is also a community centre that provides various services to the local community.
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows charities to reclaim tax on donations made by UK taxpayers. This means for every £1 donated, the charity can claim an additional 25p from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
By claiming tax relief, Gurdwaras can increase their donations by 25% without any extra cost to the donor. This additional income can support various community services and initiatives.
Claiming tax relief boosts the financial resources available to Gurdwaras, helping them to expand their community services, maintain their facilities, and support charitable activities.
Donations made by UK taxpayers, including regular monthly donations, one-off contributions, and certain fundraising activities, can be eligible for tax relief.
Gurdwaras need to have a registered charity number, keep accurate records of donations, and obtain a declaration from donors.
A declaration is a statement from the donor confirming that they want the charity to claim tax relief on their donation. This declaration can be made in writing, electronically, or verbally.
Yes, Gurdwaras can claim tax relief on donations made up to four years ago, provided the donor was a UK taxpayer at the time of the donation.
Gurdwaras should keep records of donations, declarations, donor details, and claim submissions to HMRC for at least six years.
Gurdwaras can submit claims to HMRC as frequently as they like, most organisations submit donations on a monthly or quarterly basis.
A unique benefit of GoodtoGive’s service is that our software is always working to unlock claims, and all donations that qualify for Gift Aid are processed immediately in our system.
Any donations that do not qualify at the time will wait within the system for unlocking information to appear, this is a loop that continues until new information comes along to unlock the potential Gift Aid.
These unprocessed donations remain active in our system for the entire 4-year retrospective claiming period or (2 years if the donation falls under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme GASDS).
As we receive the completed information on those donations, the claims are processed which unlocks the old donations/claims. This process ensures that we are always maximising your Gift Aid claims and ensuring you don’t miss out on a penny.
GoodtoGive are experts in providing Gift Aid management services. We assist charities, including Gurdwaras, in maximising their claims and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. GoodtoGive have been helping.
faith-based charities maximum their income since 2010 and in that time we have claimed nearly £20 million worth of Gift Aid on behalf of our clients.
GoodtoGive offers a comprehensive Gift Aid Management service for Gurdwara’s including processing claims, providing guidance on obtaining declarations, managing records and maximising your Gift Aid income. They help Gurdwaras streamline their processes and increase their funding.
GoodtoGive specialises in working with Gurdwaras and other religious organisations. Their expertise in tax relief management, coupled with their understanding of the unique needs of Gurdwaras, sets them apart.
The also continuously claim Gift Aid retrospectively for clients, meaning that you can receive Gift Aid income on donations that are up to 4 years old.
GoodtoGive provides tailored packages depending on the needs of the Gurdwara. They offer competitive rates to ensure that Gurdwaras can benefit from increased funding through tax relief.
Gurdwaras can contact GoodtoGive through their website or by phone to discuss their requirements and get a customised solution for their tax relief management needs.
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