Donate shares
Donate shares to the MS Trust and help us improve the lives of people with MS.
Over 12 million people in the UK own shares, with a combined value of more than £200 billion. If only a tiny fraction of these were given to charity, imagine what a difference it could make.
The benefits of donating shares:
- Donating shares to the MS Trust is one of the most tax-effective ways you can give money.
- You won't have to pay any capital gains tax on the shares you donate and you can claim income tax relief too.
- If you are a higher rate taxpayer and, for example, give us shares worth £1,000, you will pay £400 less in income tax in the year of your donation.
Also, you will not have to pay capital gains tax on any increase in the value of shares since you bought them.
(To qualify for income tax relief, the shares must be listed or dealt on a stock exchange.)
How to donate shares
If you would like to donate shares to the MS Trust, please let us know by writing to us at: MS Trust, Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth, Herts SG6 4ET or by emailing fundraising@mstrust.org.uk
What to do with small numbers of shares
Sadly, it is not economically viable for us to accept shares directly worth less than £250. If you have a few shares and still wish to donate them to the MS Trust, please contact ShareGift. ShareGift is a charity specialising in accepting smaller number of shares and they can be contacted on 0207 930 3737 or via their website at www.sharegift.org. Please remember to mention the Multiple Sclerosis Trust when making your donation.
Please note…
The MS Trust is unable to offer advice on personal tax issues. So if you are unsure of your tax situation, we recommend that you speak to a financial advisor or contact the Inland Revenue helpline on 0151 472 6043/6046. Alternatively, visit the HMRC website.