It means that if you are a taxpayer, the Diocese can reclaim tax on all your recorded donations, which increases the income of the parish by 20% (current charity reclaim tax rate – all charities are allowed to claim up to 22% until 5^th April 2011 - 2% difference will be paid over later as a “top-up”).

This means that for every £1 you give the parish can claim back an extra 25p (28p with top-up).

Those paying at the higher rate will receive additional relief via their tax code and should seek advice from the HMRC.

You need to complete the GAD opposite for our parish for payments you will make from 6th April 2009. The parish can then reclaim the tax back on your donations. If the donations are not recorded they cannot be included. The donations can be given either by numbered envelope, cheque or bankers order. The GAD will cover all donations recorded by the parish.

There is no extra cost to the donor. The tax is an extra bonus for the parish on your contribution.

Inform the parish priest, organiser or Louise Ward at the Diocesan Offices to cancel your GAD. If the parish makes a claim on money recorded but you have not paid sufficient tax, you will receive a bill directly from the Inland Revenue. If you start paying tax at a future date, simply complete a new GAD.

Any individual who is a tax payer. Couples must complete separate GADs and have a separate form of contribution.

Tel: 0113 261 8028

Diocese of Leeds – Registered Charity No. 249404.