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Giving shares

Donating stocks and shares is another way of supporting Sightsavers instead of a cash donation.

Giving shares as an individual

This is a great way to support Sightsavers - making a gift of shares is one of the most tax efficient ways to give.

You can claim tax relief equal to the market value of the shares on the day you make the gift, together with any associated costs such as brokers’ fees. The relief is against your income tax for the year. Additionally, you won't have to pay any capital gains tax (CGT) on any increase in the value of the shares since you bought them.

Giving shares as a company

Your company can claim corporation tax relief for giving shares to Sightsavers. If you have a dividend reinvestment or share save scheme then there are other benefits too. Many employees or shareholders find it both easy and rewarding to gift residual cash balances to Sightsavers and this enables your company to save administration costs from such small redistribution.

You may wish to discuss the tax consequences of your share donation with your financial adviser as Sightsavers cannot advise you on your personal circumstances.


Newspaper open on shares page with pen resting on page. Transfer your shares to Sightsavers

Transfer you shares to Sightsavers. Transferring your shares is quite straightforward. There are a number of ways to transfer your shares to Sightsavers, this all depends on what type of shares you have.  

Newspaper open on shares page with shares ringed How the tax relief works

Find out more about income tax relief and share giving  

Share giving faqs

Some of the most frequently asked questions about share giving 

 

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