Share giving
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.
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