The Facts and Figures

Match Funding Opportunity

Community First Endowment Match Scheme.... only available in Buckinghamshire through the Community Foundation.

The government will contribute £1 for every £2 donated (i.e.50%) in permanent endowment between January 2012 and March 2015!

What's more, there's an early-bird special offer! To encourage early donations, for all gifts up to a total of £95,000 received before 31st March 2012 the government's contribution will be 100%.

Who can donate?

Companies
Individuals
Families
Selected charitable trusts
Local community groups

How much can you give?

Any amount to be invested for unrestricted grant making
At least £25,000 to establish a Named Fund with the donor describing their philanthropic preferences, by theme and/or geographical area
In 2011/12 the maximum that can be matched is £95,000. In 2012/13 it's £145,000, 2013/14 £145,000 and 2014/15 it's £95,000.

Gift Aid

For any individual donations, Gift Aid does not count towards the match funding. So, after 31st March 2012, a donation of £10,000 becomes worth £15,000 and a donation of £50,000 is worth £75,000 with the government's matched funding contribution. Gift aid can still be claimed on individual donations and will be used for local grant-giving in the year that it is received.

To fill in a Gift Aid Declaration form click here

For more information call richard Dickson, Director on 01296 330134 or 0771 359 4506.. All information discussed is treated in the strictest confidence.