Are you adding to your church income by making the most of the tax relief from the donations your church receives?
This course provides a clear understanding of Gift Aid and the small donations scheme (GASDS), covering legal requirements, donor definitions, and essential record-keeping.
This course is designed for church treasurers, trustees, finance managers, and anyone involved in gift aid management and submissions.
Take this course to enhance your understanding of the complexities of Gift Aid and the small donations scheme (GASDS). Be guided through the jargon, the whys and wherefores, and when not to ‘push’ the limits of the scheme. Find answers to those questions you always wanted to ask about Gift Aid.
By the end of this course, you'll have a clear grasp of legal requirements, required paperwork, definitions of donors, understanding of ‘gift or no gift’ in relation to the keeping of records and submission of a claim for Gift Aid. This knowledge will enable your church to maximise potential income from donations received while complying with HMRC regulations and guidance.
The course comprises practical insights and expert guidance on gathering information for a Gift Aid claim. Whilst it does not take you through making a claim, it does provide you with the knowledge needed to gather relevant and essential information. It's delivered by knowledgeable professionals who can answer your questions and concerns. Don't miss this opportunity to be more confident in submitting your claims to the benefit of your church.
The course is typically delivered through a live Zoom webinar. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the speakers and get answers to your specific questions.
No prior knowledge is required, although a basic understanding of church finance can be beneficial. This course is designed to accommodate individuals with little, lots or no knowledge of Gift Aid.
Please note: The training will be delivered via zoom.
After paying for your place, a member of the ACAT team will be in touch with full joining details.
Malcolm Edge is a part-retired accounting technician (FMAAT). For most of his life he has worked for Christian charities in the finance function. He currently works two days a week for an Anglican theological college near Oxford, paying suppliers and running payroll.
In a voluntary capacity he is trustee and treasurer of a local Christian Youth Trust, and has been the finance governor of a local primary school. He has worked for two CofE dioceses and two missionary societies, one Baptist and one Anglican.
He currently worships with a local Anglican/Baptist LEP congregation.
Peter has had a variety of treasurer, finance and admin roles over the years. From 2003 to 2015, he had a good grounding in church finance as treasurer of a large town-centre Baptist church.
Having taken early retirement from the role of statistician for an insurance company, Peter was appointed Finance Officer of a ministerial training college. He moved back to the north-east in 2016 and was subsequently appointed Finance Officer for a large city-centre evangelical independent church.
For the last five years (2021 to 2026), Peter has supported the ACAT Helpline; the role included updating the online handbook and FAQ. Whilst Peter has retired from this role, he continues to serve as bookkeeper for the Baptist church which he attends.
He is keen to pass his knowledge to help others be more effective in their role and looks forward to helping with training courses.
