Tax-Efficient Giving

Tax-Efficient Giving

Making your gift go further

There are a number of tax-efficient ways to support The Perse, whether you live in the UK or overseas. Our Alumni & Development Office is always happy to discuss the most effective way to make your gift and help you maximise its impact.

Giving in the UK

Gift Aid

If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows The Perse to reclaim 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate, you may also be able to claim additional tax relief on your donation through your Self Assessment tax return.

The examples below assume a basic rate of 20%, a higher rate of 40%, and an additional rate of 45%.

Monthly gift	annual gift	value to the perse	actual cost (40%)	actual cost (45%)
£5	£60	£75	£45	£41.25
£10	£120	£150	£90	£82.5
£20	£240	£300	£180	£165
£25	£300	£375	£225	£206.25
£50	£600	£750	£450	£412.5
£75	£900	£1,125	£675	£618.75
£100	£1,200	£1,500	£900	£825

Giving from Overseas

We are grateful for the support of Old Perseans and friends of The Perse around the world. Depending on where you live, there may be tax-efficient ways to donate.

United States

Donors living in the USA can support The Perse tax-effectively through the British Schools and Universities Foundation (BSUF), a charitable organisation recognised by the US Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3).

When asked to nominate the beneficiary of your gift, please enter:

The Perse School Cambridge

Europe & Rest of the World

If you live outside the UK and would like to support The Perse, the simplest way to make a gift is by bank transfer. Please contact the Alumni & Development Office for our bank details and guidance on making an international donation.

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