Tax-efficient giving
Overview
If you are a resident of the UK, USA or Canada, there are tax-efficient giving modes available to you.
When you donate to SOAS, you play a pivotal role in educating future activists and peacemakers, and your contributions directly shape the future of policy, human rights, and global economies.
If you would like to make a transformational gift, please contact Director of Advancement & Chief of Staff to the Vice-Chancellor, Shona Aitken, at sa165@soas.ac.uk.
Giving from the UK
Gift Aid
If you’re a UK taxpayer, you can add 25% to the value of your gift with Gift Aid. By selecting Gift Aid, SOAS will claim 25p on every £1 donated.
When you make your gift, make sure to select the following Gift Aid declaration:
'I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Please notify us if you want to cancel this declaration; change your name, or home address; or no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains. If you pay Income Tax at the higher, or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.'
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
SOAS is proud to accept CAF vouchers online or via post. Please send any post CAF vouchers to:
Advancement
SOAS University of London
10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
Giving from the US
If you are based in the US, you can make a tax-efficient donation to the Chapel & York US Foundation.
SOAS is a Named Fund member of the Chapel & York US Foundation, Inc. The Chapel & York US Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation. Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Chapel & York US Foundation will send you the receipt you need for your tax return.
Giving from Canada
If you are a resident in Canada, you may claim a tax credit for donations made to the university. We will provide the appropriate receipt for the Canada Revenue Agency.
To make a gift, please use SOAS’ secure online form. We will email you a gift receipt that you can then share with the CRA.