St John's College Oxford

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• Can higher rate tax payers (UK) claim tax relief on Gift Aid?
  Higher rate tax payers can claim tax relief on the difference between the higher rates of tax (at 40% or 50%) and the basic rate of tax (at 20%) on the total value of your gross donation (your donation with Gift Aid). For example, if you pay tax at 40% you can get a rebate of £25 on a donation of £100. For further information please contact HMRC.
• How can I make a gift by Give As You Earn (GAYE)?
  If you are a UK taxpayer you can give to St John’s directly from your salary, before tax, using the Charities Aid Foundation Give As You Earn scheme (GAYE). GAYE operates via agreed deductions your employer makes from your remuneration before you pay tax, which means that you get tax relief included in your donation at your top rate of tax. For example, for a basic rate taxpayer to donate £100 to St John’s, the actual cost to the donor is £80, while for a higher rate taxpayer to make a similar donation, the actual cost to the donor is £60. Please contact your employer to find out more about GAYE. Please note that St John’s is unable to reclaim Gift Aid on a GAYE donation. When completing the form, please ensure you quote the full name of your preferred charity: ‘St John’s College, Oxford.’
• Can my employer match my gift?
  Many companies operate a matched giving scheme, matching employees’ gifts by as much as 2:1. The process is easy and comes at no cost to you. You only need to fill out a simple form. When making a gift to St John’s, please ask your employer about this facility or contact our office for more information.
• Can I donate shares to St John's?
  Yes, St John's welcomes gifts of shares. Please contact development@sjc.ox.ac.uk for more information.