Individual Support

So how can I, as an individual help Global Rescue Services?

Well, there are 3 main ways in which you can help provide much needed funds.

1) By means of Donation

Any donation you make, either by donating via our Pay Pal link, or by cash or cheque can be Gift Aided.

Making Your Donations Go 28% Further

As a supporter of GRS, you will know how hard we work to ensure that every penny we raise goes as far as it can.  Through Gift Aid and Transitional Relief, you can help us make your donations go 28% further and it won’t cost you a penny!

How does it work?
So long as you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid enables you to boost the value of your donations by 28p for every £1 you give (25p in Gift Aid and a further 3p in Transitional Relief) to your favourite charity.  So, for example, if you decide to give £10 to GRS, we will be able to reclaim an extra £2.80 from HM Revenue & Customs.  It might not sound like a lot, but every penny really does count!  What's more, if you are a higher rate taxpayer, you are entitled to claim tax relief on your donations, enabling you to reclaim as much as 25p from every £1 donated to charity.

What do you need to do?
To donate through Gift Aid, all you need to do is complete a simple declaration (orally or in writing) confirming that you are a taxpayer and that you are happy for us to claim tax relief on your donation.  If you donate via our Pay Pal account, you simply have to confirm you are a UK Tax payer during the process. Just one declaration can apply to all donations that you have made to us over the past 6 years and to any forthcoming gifts you make, until you notify them otherwise.  It is that simple!

Contact the Treasurer to find out more about Gift Aid today.

2) By Payroll Giving

As a supporter of Global Rescue Services, you will know how hard we work to plan ahead in order to make best use of your donations.  Through Payroll Giving, you can provide a regular, reliable income stream that allows us to budget, while benefiting you with generous tax relief.
 
How does it work?
Give to Global Rescue Services from your pay and you can get immediate tax relief of up to £4 for every £10 donated.  The donations are taken from your gross salary, reducing the amount of income tax that is deducted from your salary. 

What do you need to do?
All you need to do is ask your payroll department to deduct regular charitable donations from your salary by filling out a simple application form, stating how much you would like to give and to which charities. Your donations will show on your payslip.

If your employer does not already have a Payroll Giving scheme in place, don’t worry – it’s quick and easy to set up. Employers sign a contract with a Payroll Giving Agency who will transmit donations on their behalf.

Contact the Treasurer to find out more about Payroll Giving today.

3) By leaving a Legacy

Have you considered including a gift to Global Rescue Services in your will?  As the largest single source of income to UK charities, legacies make a vital difference to good causes across the country.  A legacy allows you to make your mark on the world by providing for a good cause that is close to your heart.  Free of inheritance tax, a donation made in your will can also help reduce the tax burden on your estate. 

How does it work?
A charitable legacy could be a gift of money or of any other assets that you leave behind.  While there are a number of options to consider, there are two main types of charitable legacies; pecuniary and residuary.  Pecuniary legacies specify a sum of money or item of value to be donated, whilst a residuary legacy allows you to donate a percentage of the net value of your estate or the remaining sum after you have provided for family and friends.

What do you need to do?
To leave a legacy to charity, you simply need to include details of the donation in your will.  This can be done by writing a will, by making an amendment or ‘codicil’ to an existing will or by setting up a Trust.  Your solicitor or professional adviser will be able to tell you more.  Contact the Treasurer to find out more about leaving a legacy to Global Rescue Services today.