New tax rules came into effect in 2000 which makes it easier for registered charities to recover Income Tax from members' subscriptions  and donations. The Gift Aid scheme replaces  Deed of Covenant, and provides for a single declaration which lasts indefinately, or until it is revoked by the donor.

If you are a UK taxpayer , by completing the declaration below , the Society can reclaim the tax that you will have paid on all subscriptions and donations (currently 28p in the £), plus all future subscriptions and donations until you wish to cancel the arrangement.

GIFT AID DECLARATION

(TO BE COMPLETED BY INDIVIDUALS ONLY - NOT LIMITED COMPANIES)

To:

Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society
48 Abbeystead Road
Wavertree
Liverpool
L15 7JF

Ref No.: XN 64542
Registered Charity No.: 514847

PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS

I (full name please)..................................................................................................

ADDRESS....................................................................................................................

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Postcode.....…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Declare that: All donations and / or subscriptions I have made since 6 April 2000, and all donations and / or subscriptions that I make from the date of this declaration, to the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society, to be treated as Gift Aid donations until I notify the society otherwise.

(Signed)...................................................................................................(Dated)............................................

Membership Number..............................(On membership card and newsletter envelope)