Gift Aid —
built in from day one
Ekkleo handles Gift Aid declarations, record-keeping, and HMRC-ready export — included in your subscription at no extra cost. Here's everything your church needs to know.
25p for every £1
HMRC adds 25p to every £1 donated by a UK taxpayer. No extra cost to the donor.
Declaration captured automatically
Ekkleo captures the HMRC-compliant declaration at the point of donation — no paper forms.
HMRC-ready export
One-click export in HMRC Online format. Your treasurer submits directly — no third party required.
How Gift Aid works on Ekkleo
Donor gives online
When a member donates via Ekkleo's giving page, they tick the Gift Aid declaration box confirming they are a UK taxpayer.
Declaration stored securely
Ekkleo records the declaration against the donor's member profile, including date, declaration type, and all covered donations.
Admin exports claim
From the Giving Dashboard → Gift Aid, your treasurer or Gift Aid coordinator exports a claim-ready file in HMRC Online format.
Submit to HMRC
Your team submits the file via HMRC's Charities Online portal. HMRC processes the reclaim, typically within 5 working days.
Your church's responsibilities
Ekkleo provides tools to collect and store Gift Aid declarations and generate HMRC-ready exports. Your church remains responsible for submitting claims, ensuring donors meet HMRC eligibility criteria, and retaining records for the required six years. Ekkleo is not a tax adviser — please consult HMRC guidance or a qualified accountant for complex situations.
HMRC Gift Aid guidance →