Making the most of your donation
How to add Gift Aid
Gift Aid makes your donation go much further
By Gift Aiding your donation, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation receives an extra 25p for every £1 that you give, making your donation go even further. If you are a UK taxpayer* please tick the Gift Aid box when donating online and sign the declaration when returning membership or donation forms. You can also contact us by email at friends@rbo.org.uk or on +44 (0)20 7212 9268 to send you a declaration form to complete.
For example:
If you donate £10, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation are able to claim an additional £2.50. If you pay tax at a higher rate (40% or above), we may also be able to claim more: If you donate £10, the charity receives £15 at no additional cost to you.
* If you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax in a tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year, it is your responsibility to pay any difference. You must notify the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation if you want to cancel your declaration, change your name or home address or no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains. Find more information on the HMRC website.
Other ways of giving
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is a way to give one off payments or regularly through your employment.
Donations are made out of income before income tax, so that the donor gets the tax relief immediately on their donation. This is run by Payroll Giving Agencies who charge an administrative fee and who run this on behalf of employers. Check with your employer to see if you have a scheme available. Employees are allowed to nominate any charity they like to receive the donation – they are not restricted to their employer’s choice of charity.
Donations made by US taxpayers
You can make tax-effective donations to the American Friends of the Royal Ballet and Opera. This is a 501 (C) 3 based in New York which supports the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation. For further details please contact the Philanthropy team at philanthropy@roh.org.uk.
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and Charities Aid Foundation American Donor Fund
If you are a US taxpayer and have an account with CAF you may be able to register for the American Donor Fund to benefit from a tax break on US income.
Gifts of listed shares
You might like to make a donation in shares instead of cash depending on your circumstances. Contact philanthropy@roh.org.uk for more details if you are interested in doing this.
None of the information on this page constitutes tax advice. It is a generic overview of options for donors to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation. Seek professional advice if you are unsure of any tax issues that you may have (in particular if you are considering making a significant donation, or if your tax affairs are at all complex).