(1)A gift made to a charity by an individual is a qualifying donation for the purposes of this Chapter if—
(a)conditions A to [F1F] are met, and
(b)the individual gives the charity a gift aid declaration relating to the gift (see section 428).
(2)Condition A is that the gift takes the form of a payment of a sum of money.
(3)Condition B is that the payment is not subject to any condition as to repayment.
(4)Condition C is that the payment is not a sum falling within section 713(3) of ITEPA 2003 (payroll deduction scheme).
(5)Condition D is that the payment is not deductible in calculating the individual's income from any source.
(6)Condition E is that the payment is not conditional on, associated with or part of an arrangement involving, the acquisition of property by the charity from the individual or a person connected with the individual.
An acquisition by way of gift is ignored for the purposes of this condition.
(7)Condition F is that—
(a)there are no benefits associated with the gift, or
(b)there are benefits associated with the gift but the restrictions on those benefits are not breached.
See sections 417 to 421 for provision about benefits associated with gifts.
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Textual Amendments
F1Letter in s. 416(1)(a) substituted (8.4.2010 with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 8(5) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 8 para. 3(2)(a)
F2S. 416(8) omitted (8.4.2010 with effect in accordance with Sch. 8 para. 8(5) of the amending Act) by virtue of Finance Act 2010 (c. 13), Sch. 8 para. 3(2)(b)