UK AND US TAX BENEFITS FOR YOUR CHARITABLE GIFTS

Gifts made to the UK Foundation generally qualify for Gift Aid, a form of UK tax relief designed to encourage charitable giving. Under Gift Aid, the UK Foundation can apply to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim the basic-rate income tax that has been paid on the gross amount of the gift, thereby increasing the value of your gift to Williams at no extra cost to you.

Example:  If you make a gift of £1,000, the UK Foundation will be able to recover a further £250 from HMRC. If you are a UK higher-rate taxpayer, you may be entitled to claim further tax relief in your self-assessment tax return.

If you are subject to tax in both the UK and the US, you may also be eligible to claim a US charitable income tax deduction for the amount of your gift, including Gift Aid reclaimed, on your IRS Form 1040. Both the UK Foundation and the College will send acknowledgment letters to donors for UK and US tax purposes.

 The UK Foundation accepts gifts of cash made by cheque, wire transfer, and credit card.

1. If you wish to wire your gift please use the following account details:
   
   Name of account: Williams College Foundation (UK) Ltd
   Sort code: 20-32-06
   Account no: 43208109
    
   For any problems please contact Sarah Collin, Administrator by phone or email.
2. For a cheque payable to Williams College Foundation (UK) Limited and mail to Sarah Collin:
   
   Sarah Collin, Administrator ​   
   Williams College Foundation (UK) Limited
   99 Durlston Road, London E5 8RP, United Kingdom
   Tel. 020-3380-8435
   charityservicesuk​@yahoo​.com
    
3. You can also make a gift via credit card (just click on the donate button below):                                                       

You may also include a gift in your will or codicil as a means of supporting education at the College well into the future. Leaving a bequest might be financially beneficial if you are subject to UK Inheritance Tax.

 Additional information on Legacy Giving and Model Legacy Wording for a will or codicil.  

Complete the Gift Notification and Allocation Form. Your gift to the UK Foundation may support a particular purpose or program (i.e. Alumni or Parents Fund, 25th or 50th Reunion Fund, etc.) that is consistent with the objectives of the UK Foundation, which is the advancement of learning and education in particular at Williams College.

If appropriate, complete the Gift Aid Declaration required to reclaim the tax benefit from HMRC.

Please send your completed forms (and cheque if applicable) to:

Sarah Collin, Administrator ​   
Williams College Foundation (UK) Limited
99 Durlston Road, London E5 8RP, United Kingdom
Tel. 020-3380-8435
charityservicesuk​@yahoo​.com