How do I use Donation Station Lite and Lite II reports for GASDS claims?
Learn how to use Donation Station Lite and Lite II donation reports to prepare claims under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS).
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⤵️ 2. Can Lite and Lite II collect Gift Aid?
⤵️ 3. Which report should I use?
⤵️ 4. How do I identify eligible donations?
⤵️ 5. How do I make a GASDS claim?
🔶 1. What is GASDS?
🔸The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) allows eligible charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) to claim a Gift Aid-style top-up on certain small donations without needing a Gift Aid declaration from the donor.
🔸This can be particularly useful for contactless donations where collecting donor details is impractical.
🔸HMRC sets the eligibility rules and claim limits.
🔸For full guidance visit:
https://www.gov.uk/claim-gift-aid/small-donations-scheme
N.B. Gift Aid and the GASDS schemes are only available to eligible UK charities.
🔶 2. Can Lite and Lite II collect Gift Aid?
No. Donation Station Lite and Lite II do not currently collect Gift Aid declarations from donors.
🔸This means donations made through Lite and Lite II devices cannot be included in a standard Gift Aid claim using Donation Station data.
🔸However, donations may still be eligible for inclusion within a GASDS claim, subject to HMRC's rules.
🔶 3. Which report should I use?
🔸For GASDS claims, download the Donation Report from the GWD Customer Portal.
🔸The Donation Report contains the transaction information needed to help identify potentially eligible donations.
Click here to learn how to download reports.
🔶 4. How do I identify eligible donations?
To review donations for a potential GASDS claim:
a. Download the Donation Report for the period you wish to claim.
b. Open the report in Excel.
c. Filter the report to identify donations that meet HMRC's GASDS criteria.
d. Review the remaining donations against HMRC's current guidance before submitting a claim.
e. Record the information required by HMRC, including donation values, collection dates and banking dates.
Please note that GWD cannot confirm whether a donation is eligible for GASDS. Eligibility is determined by HMRC.
🔶 5. How do I make a GASDS claim?
a. Ensure your organisation is registered with HMRC.
b. Download your Donation Report from the GWD Customer Portal.
c. Prepare your claim records in accordance with HMRC guidance.
d. Submit your claim through HMRC.
e. Retain supporting records as required by HMRC.
For full claim guidance visit:
https://www.gov.uk/claim-gift-aid/small-donations-scheme
Need Help?
If you need assistance downloading your Donation Reports, please contact the GWD Support Team.
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