MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every donation makes the world of difference
As a charity, The Way needs your help to carry out our vital work to improve the prospects of thousands of children and young people.
Every donation goes a long way in ensuring that we can provide accessible and affordable services to young people, families and the community.
By donating to The Way you can help us to continue to give young people somewhere safe to go, something fun to do and someone trusted to talk to.
GIFT AID
Make your donation go further at no extra cost.
With Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate – as long as you pay Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax equal to the Gift Aid amount we claim.
HIGHER RATE TAXPAYERS
If you pay tax at 40% or 45%, you can reclaim the difference between your rate and the basic 20% rate through your Self Assessment. This means your donation could cost you less:
A £1,000 donation becomes £1,250 for us but only costs:
- £750 if you pay 40% tax
- £688 if you pay 45% tax
A £25,000 donation becomes £31,250 for us but only costs:
- £18,750 if you pay 40% tax
- £17,188 if you pay 45% tax
GIVING SHARES
Donating shares is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
When you gift qualifying shares:
- We receive the full value of the shares.
- You can claim income tax relief on the value of the gift (plus costs like broker fees).
- You won’t pay Capital Gains Tax on the increase in share value.
Example: If you donate shares worth £1,000 and pay £50 in broker fees, a 45% taxpayer can claim £472 back – making the real cost just £577.
You can donate:
- Shares and securities listed on the UK stock market, AIM, or recognised overseas exchanges.
- Units in a UK unit trust or shares in a UK open-ended investment company.
THE DIFFERENCE YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE
£10
A donation of £10 can fund 10 nutritious meals for our members
£25
A donation of £25 can fund 5 annual memberships for young people
£50
A donation of £50 can fund an array of artistic supplies for aspiring artists
£100
A donation of £100 can fund sports equipment to keep young people active
