Donations to TLF – and Gift Aid

The Lacrosse Foundation is a UK registered charity.   As such, donations made to TLF which meet defined criteria can also be eligible for Gift Aid, which can boost the value of the donation by 25%.

TLF is dedicated to supporting and growing the game of lacrosse across Great Britain, aiming to:

  • promote community participation;

  • assist in the provision of facilities; and

  • advance the education of young people in the sport of lacrosse.

If your donation meets one (or more) of those aims, it should be eligible for Gift Aid. 
[NB. The donor needs to be a UK taxpayer, and to have paid sufficient Income Tax during the tax year].

Two main types of donations

Donations can be made as either:

  • a ‘general’ contribution to TLF funds, for us to use towards grant applications which we approve as part of our ongoing activity to grow the game;

    OR

  • to support ‘specific’ projects for lacrosse clubs, associations, and organisations.

Important:  For a donation to be eligible for Gift Aid, there cannot be a direct benefit to the individual making the donation; e.g. a parent contributing to their own child’s equipment or travel costs.

Examples where previous ‘specific’ donations HAVE been eligible for Gift Aid (illustrating the amount of Gift Aid generated):

  • Towards the repair and maintenance of a lacrosse clubhouse/pavilion;
    [Donation received: £4,750 (plus additional Gift Aid = £1187.50).  Total = £5,937.50]   

  • To a regional lacrosse association’s junior development scheme;
    [Donation received: £5,000 (plus additional Gift Aid = £1250.00).  Total = £6,250.00]    

  • To reduce the traveling & preparation costs of the U20 National team to an overseas World Championship.
    [Donation received: £10,800 (plus additional Gift Aid = £2700.00).  Total = £13,500.00]    

How to make a donation

To make a donation to The Lacrosse Foundation:

  • Please send a brief email to us at info@thelacrossefoundation.co.uk summarising your proposed donation:

    • for a ‘general’ donation - we will provide you with our banking details enabling you to make the payment, as well as the appropriate Gift Aid Declaration for you to complete & return;

    • for a ‘specific’ donation – in addition to a summary of your project, please include your contact phone number.  We will then contact you to discuss your proposal, which will enable us to confirm whether your requested purpose will meet Charity Commission requirements, and thereby be eligible for Gift Aid.

Thank you for your support in helping us to grow the game of lacrosse in Great Britain.  

Peter Jessup