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Tax Back Donations
When you give €250 or more in a year, the Irish Kidney Association can claim an extra 45% in tax back on your generous donations. That’s a big boost to funds we could put to work achieving even more for the people that we support and their families. That means your gift of €250 is actually worth €362 to us – €112.33 extra! €500 is worth €725, €1000 is worth €1,450 and so on…
All you have to do is sign and return a Taxback form so we can claim this tax back and unlock these vital extra funds. In order for the IKA to claim back on your donations you must have:
One form will now cover you for five years (after which you can renew your tax form either by email or phone – so less paperwork and less hassle!) You can download the CHY3 form and view some frequently asked questions below.
Completed forms can be emailed to info@ika.ie or posted to:
Freepost
Irish Kidney Association, Donor House, Block 43A, Park West, Dublin 12, D12 P5V6
Tax Back Donations
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the scheme work?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.
How does the five year form work?
If you’ve given €250 or more in the past year you can complete one form that we can use to claim tax back on your gifts for the next five years. Don’t worry if your circumstances change, it’s not a problem. We claim automatically, and if we’re not eligible to receive any tax back, we won’t. We would appreciate if you could let us know should your tax status change.
Does signing a five year form (CHY3 – Enduring Certificate) commit me to donate anything to the IKA?
No, the five year form is not a commitment on your part to donate anything – it simply enables the IKA to claim tax relief if you donate €250 or more in any of the five years covered by the form.
Can the IKA claim if I’m self-assessed?
Absolutely, as of 2013, the scheme allows us to claim tax back on your gifts, so the full value of your generosity goes towards supporting kidney patients and their families.
Do I need to tell you what I earn?
No, we don’t need that information. All we need is your signature and PPS number, which will be kept completely confidential.
Where do I find my PPS number?
You can find your PPS number on:
- Tax documents
- Payslips
- Your employer’s records
It’s a seven digit number with a letter at the end.
How far back can you claim?
We can claim back as far as FOUR years from the current calendar year.
What if I give to more than one charity?
We’ll only be claiming back on the money that you’ve given to the IKA, so don’t worry! Each charity can claim tax back on your generous gifts, provided you are happy to return a tax form for each, and as long as you have paid sufficient tax to cover the refunds.
Can the IKA claim on money I’ve collected from others?
No, we can only claim tax back on donations which come from you.
How much do I have to give?
To be eligible you have to give, or have given €250 or more in any given tax year, and in the last four years.
I don’t pay tax but my husband/wife does – can the IKA still claim?
You may still be eligible, so fill out the form and we’ll check for you. Please note, as a married couple, the PPS number used must belong to the person who is the taxpayer.
What does the charity/revenue do with my information? Will revenue be looking into my tax affairs? / I’m not comfortable sharing my PPS number.
The Revenue Commissioners already have your PPS number on file, so the reason we need your PPS number is so that the Revenue Commissioners can legitimise our claim. When we submit a claim, the Revenue Commissioners are only looking at the charity and will either approve or reject a claim based on whether there is sufficient tax paid against a PPSN. They do not follow-up on individuals about why they have or haven’t paid tax – they are just concerned with either approving or rejecting our claim. For more info, please go to the Revenue website here.
Can I reclaim tax that has been repaid to the IKA?
No. Where the IKA has received a repayment of tax in respect of donations that you have made, you cannot subsequently have any part of that tax repaid to you.
Will you share my information with anyone else?
Your privacy is very important to the IKA and we will never share your details with any other party. The only people who see this form are the IKA Finance Team and the Revenue Commissioners. Your form is then stored off site in a locked facility, as required by law. We work in line with all data protection regulation. If we are eligible to receive tax back, this is then provided by the Revenue Commissioners to the Irish Kidney Association.
My accountant deals with all my tax affairs, I’ll pass it on to them
The charity tax back scheme is actually separate to your own personal tax affairs. You need to sign it, not your accountant, as it is tax-back on the donations that you have personally made to the IKA. So please, if you can spare one minute, fill in the form and send it back to us today.
I made the donations through my company/business
If your donations were made through a company, then we cannot claim tax-back on them. However, if they were made by you personally, then we can, so please, fill in the form today and send back to us. It takes just one minute and the funds you unlock can help many kidney patients around Ireland.
I don’t know if I’m eligible?
Don’t worry, there are a number of ways we can claim tax back on your donation, even if you’re:
- Retired
- Not currently a taxpayer
- On maternity leave
BUT we can’t do anything if we don’t have your Taxback forms – so please make sure to complete it and send it back!
Legacies
Free Will Service
The Free Will Service offers people from age 53+ the chance to have a ‘simple’ Will written or updated for free. We have teamed up with FreeWill.ie to provide you with a free online service to create or update your will using their will drafting tool.
Contact Sinead or Lisa on 01 620 5306 or email info@ika.ie who will be happy to hear from you.
Legacies
Leaving A Gift In Your WiLL
We are funded to a significant degree by voluntary contributions. Our branches bring together people who truly care and who provide wonderful support to others in need in their communities.
Life is not easy for kidney patients or for those who care for kidney patients. The IKA supports both patients, and their families and carers, in many practical ways, offering help and guidance. We also campaign tirelessly for improvements in renal healthcare provision in Ireland. Please support our work to help improve the lives of people in need of our help.
You don’t need to be wealthy to leave a gift of significance to the IKA in your will, and if you decide to do so, it is simple to implement. With a little help from a solicitor, and some of the details we’ve provided on this page, a clause in favour of the IKA will ensure it reaches us at a future date.
Legacies
How It Works
Leaving a legacy is a private and personal decision. We will never pressure you in any way and respect your right to change your mind at any time in the future. You don’t need to tell us if you choose to leave a gift to us, but we would love to thank you and keep you updated about our work if you do.
There are a few things to consider and you should always seek legal advice before making a new, or a change to an existing, will.
Types of gift
You are generally able to leave four types of gift to a charity; percentage, specific, pecuniary and residuary.
- Percentage: A percentage of your overall estate.
- Specific: A gift of a specific item such as jewellery or stocks.
- Pecuniary: A gift of a specific or fixed sum of money.
- Residuary: What is left of your estate, known as the residuary estate or residue, after payment of debts, expenses, and deduction of gifts you have made to family and friends.
Will my gift be taxed?
The IKA has been granted tax-exempt status by the Irish Revenue Commissioners, which means that gifts made in a Will are exempt from inheritance tax – i.e., we will receive the gift in full.
Specific requests for use of a gift
Most people leave a bequest without restrictions in the knowledge that the IKA board at the time of receipt of their bequest will address the key issues and needs of the day. You can of course leave monies for a particular element of our work. You can make this legally binding within your Will, but this can become complicated if for some reason we are not able to meet the requirements specified. A more flexible way of doing this is to include a ‘Letter of Wishes’ – this is not a legal document but allows you to express your hopes for how the gift will be used, which we would always try our best to honour. We would of course also be very happy to discuss your wishes and ideas before you complete your will and this may help provide additional clarity for you.
What information will you need to leave a gift to the IKA in your will?
Making a gift to a charity is relatively simple. You need to get the name, address and Registered Charity Number of the charity you wish to give to and decide what gift you wish to make. Our details are:
Irish Kidney Association CLG.
Donor House, Block 43A, Park West, Dublin, D12 P5V6
Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20011260
Companies Registration Number: 66109
CHY (Revenue) Number: 6327
Sample wording to include a gift in your will
For the gift of a percentage of an estate:
“I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Irish Kidney Association CLG of Donor House, Block 43A, Park West, Dublin, D12 P5V6, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Organisation shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same.”
For the gift of the residue of an estate:
“I give to Irish Kidney Association CLG of Donor House, Block 43A, Park West, Dublin, D12 P5V6, all (or a fraction) of the residue of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other officer for the time being of the said Organisation shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the same.”
For a gift of a fixed sum or specific item:
“I give the sum of €_______ or I bequeath (the item specified) to Irish Kidney Association CLG of Donor House, Block 43A, Park West, Dublin, D12 P5V6, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Organisation shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same.”
Are bequests, gifts and legacies the same thing?
Yes, leaving a gift in your will is sometimes called a bequest or legacy.
What if I have already written my Will?
You don’t have to redo the whole thing, don’t worry! You can simply use an addition, known as a codicil, to make small and simple ammendments to your existing Will (although you can only have five codicils in place before it is recommended you make a new Will).
Can I request to be an Organ Donor in my Will?
If you intend to be an organ donor, please let your next-of-kin know and do not rely on leaving this information in your Will. In almost every case, by the time your Will is read you will already have passed away and it will be too late to be an organ donor.
Corporate Giving
There are many different ways your company and staff could get involved in supporting the work of the Irish Kidney Association. Here are some possibilities:
Payroll Giving
Payroll giving allows employees to donate to the IKA directly from their salary and reduces our administration overheads, benefiting those who need our help most.
By donating a fixed amount from your monthly salary, you can make a big difference. Some companies will match their employees’ charitable donations. Enquire with your company to see if they do Matched Giving and then contact us for any necessary documentation.
Please contact us at info@ika.ie if you are interested in Payroll Giving and we can supply you with a form and our bank details to give to your payroll department.
A BIG thank you to companies and organisations who already support us in this way!
Staff Fundraising
Staff fundraising is a great way to motivate staff and foster team spirit, while also raising money for our life-changing work. There are lots of interesting and innovative ways to fundraise for us!
Take on a challenge – Run a special company event, join us for our annual Run For A Life, enter teams in other existing challenges – walks, runs, swims, climbing a mountain and more.
Create your own fundraising event – We would love to hear about your creative fundraising idea! From bake sales to coffee mornings and beyond – please get in touch and let us support your efforts on social media in whatever fundraising event you create.
Considering A Large Gift?
Individual philanthropists, trusts and foundations are so important to us. They can help us to achieve sustainable and effective change and make projects that might not otherwise happen a reality. At any time, we have a number of projects in need of funding and we would be happy to talk to you about these. You can choose to make a one-off donation of €1,000 or more, or provide funding over a number of years. You can choose for your money to be spent where the need is greatest or, depending on time and the options available, you can fund a specific project.
Get in touch with us and we’d be more than happy to discuss your wishes and answer any questions you may have.
In Memory
Celebrate the life of a loved one and everything that made them special by supporting our important work.
You can create a tribute page using one of our certified partners, JustGiving or Facebook, or you can make a direct donation.
Tribute Pages
A tribute page is a place where you can raise funds or collect donations in lieu of funeral flowers and in memory of loved ones. You can also share stories, pictures and videos with friends and family around the world, creating a special place of remembrance.Our brand new Support Centre, just outside the grounds of Cork University Hospital (CUH). Open to the public from December 2023!
Other ways to support the Irish Kidney Association
Get an Organ Donor Card
Say yes to Organ Donation.
Visit our online shop
Purchase something from the IKA.
Leave a gift in your will
Leave a life-changing legacy to the IKA.