Fundraising FAQs

How do I make a one-off donation? 

Thank you for wanting to make a donation to Tinnitus UK. You can make a donation through our website here or by bank transfer. Please contact our fundraising team for our bank details. 

How do I give a regular donation? 

A regular donation is a fantastic way to support Tinnitus UK. There are two ways you can make one. You can set up a Direct Debit here or you can choose to set up a standing order through your bank. Please contact the fundraising team for our bank details to do this. 

Can I give a cash donation? 

Wherever possible we encourage individuals to donate directly via our bank account. Please contact our fundraising team for our bank details. 

Who do I make cheques payable to? 

All cheques should be made payable to Tinnitus UK and sent to FREEPOST Tinnitus UK with a note including your contact details. 

If I raise money for Tinnitus, how will my money be spent? 

We rely on charitable donations to provide our service. All money raised for Tinnitus UK is spent where it is needed most to enable us to continue to provide our free, life-changing support services for people with tinnitus. 

How do I set up a fundraising page? 

If you’d like to fundraise for Tinnitus UK through a challenge, event or celebration, the best first step is set up a JustGiving page. To set up your fundraising page, just follow this link, click the blue button on the right-hand of the page and enter your details. You’ll be able to set a target, share your story (if you would like to), and write updates to share with those who have donated to your page. 

What is Gift Aid? 

Gift Aid is a scheme run by the government that enables charities to increase the value of donations made by reclaiming basic rate tax that has been paid on the gift. This means that Tinnitus UK receives an extra 25p for every £1 you give at no extra cost to you. For example, if you donate £100 we’ll receive an extra £25 from the government meaning your total donation is £125. 

 If you are a UK taxpayer, you can Gift Aid your donation. You can do this directly when you donate online, or if you prefer to do this offline you can print and send this form to: FREEPOST Tinnitus UK 

Please notify us if you want to cancel this declaration, change your name or home address, or no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains by contacting us on 020 3488 8404 or [email protected] 

If you are a higher rate taxpayer, we can still only claim the basic rate of tax on your donation. However, you are able to reclaim the difference between the amount we reclaim and the 40% you pay yourself through your annual tax return. 

What are the sources of your donations? 

As a registered charity, Tinnitus UK relies on voluntary donations to continue providing free support to people with tinnitus. We don’t recieve any money from the Government or statutory sources. 

Our annual report lists our key supporters within the bounds of GDPR, including corporate donors. Our most recent annual report is available on the Charity Commission website. 

We are bound by the law to act in the best interest of the charity, and this includes choosing whether or not to accept donations. We conduct due diligence on corporate donors and assess donations on a case-by-case basis. We would not accept funds from commercial gambling or tobacco companies, or from the arms or sex trade. We review any opportunity with this and reputational risk in mind.  

I have another question! 

We’d love to hear from you, please contact our fundraising team on [email protected] or call 0114 250 9933.