Gift aid for 'adopt a brick' scheme

[lincolndrillhall]

Hi,
We're an arts centre owned by a charity and we're about to launch an 'adopt a brick' style fundraising scheme where people can dedicate a brick or have a favourite quote or lyric displayed on it. We're wondering if we can ask people to agree to Gift Aid for this kind of scheme?
Many thanks for your help,
Sarah

[Sarahtirrell]

Dear Sarah,

Thank you for your query.

The only way you could claim Gift Aid on this scheme, is if people could adopt a brick without having to donate any money... If this is the case, then the money given would be seen as a donation and so you could claim Gift Aid (providing the donor is eligible and you have declarations). If not, then the money would be a payment to dedicate a brick and therefore, not eligible for Gift Aid.

I hope this helps.

Sarah.