Claim Gift Aid online with GiftAider
GiftAider helps UK charities submit Gift Aid claims online quickly and securely. Import, validate, submit and collect with a clearer HMRC-recognised workflow.
Import
Upload donation data and review the imported batch before claim preparation.
Validate
Check donor and donation records before they hold up a claim.
Submit
Prepare eligible donations and submit your Gift Aid claim online.
How online Gift Aid claiming works
- Collect donor and donation data.
- Confirm valid Gift Aid declarations are already held for the donor data.
- Import or enter claim-ready donations in GiftAider Breeze, or manage declarations in Amplify.
- Review validation issues.
- Prepare the claim and check totals.
- Authorise and submit to HMRC.
- Use reports to review what has been claimed.
Gift Aid or giftaid?
HMRC and GiftAider use Gift Aid as two words. People sometimes search for claim giftaid online or submit giftaid claim, but the process is the same: charities prepare a Gift Aid claim, check the donation and declaration records, and submit it online to HMRC.
For charities Gift Aid claim work is easier when declarations, donation records and validation checks are kept together before submission.
What changes when Gift Aid claiming moves online?
Online Gift Aid claiming works best when the claim is treated as a workflow, not a last-minute upload. GiftAider gives your team a clearer route from donation records to HMRC submission, with validation checks before the claim is authorised.
That means staff can see what has been imported, what may need fixing and what is ready to include in the next claim. It also helps trustees and finance teams understand the difference between recorded donations, claimable donations and donations already submitted.
Before you submit
- Check the donor has a Gift Aid declaration.
- Confirm donation dates and amounts are correct.
- Review addresses and postcodes where required.
- Separate donations that are not eligible.
- Preview claim totals before authorisation.
A clearer claim workflow for charities
For administrators
GiftAider gives the person preparing the claim a repeatable process for importing, checking and preparing donation records.
For finance teams
Reports and claim summaries help finance staff reconcile what has been submitted and what still needs attention.
For trustees
A more consistent process supports better oversight and reduces reliance on one person knowing how the old spreadsheet worked.
Online Gift Aid claim questions
Can GiftAider replace an HMRC spreadsheet?
GiftAider can reduce the need to prepare claims manually in spreadsheets. You can import donation data, validate records and prepare claims through the GiftAider workflow.
Can we claim every donation?
No. Donations still need to be eligible and covered by a valid declaration. GiftAider helps you review records before submission, but your charity remains responsible for the claim.
How often can we submit?
Charities can choose a claim rhythm that suits their finance process. Many teams prefer a regular routine so errors are handled in smaller batches.