Donating your shares to Macmillan is not only a great way to help people living with cancer, but it could also be a shrewd financial decision - it's one of the most tax-effective ways you can give, as you won't have to pay any capital gains tax on the shares you donate and you can claim income tax relief too.
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Value of shares
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Amount of income tax relief you can claim
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Cost to you (as share-owner)
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Value to Macmillan
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Basic rate taxpayer (22%)
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£1,000
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£220
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£780
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£1,000
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Higher rate taxpayer (40%)
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£1,000
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£400
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£600
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£1,000
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More information about the benefits
How do I donate my shares to Macmillan?
1. Print the blank Stock Transfer form and return to Julie Pilgrim at Macmillan (address below). Alternatively, you can contact Julie on 020 7840 4604, who will be happy to supply a stock transfer form and a self addressed envelope.
You can also obtain a form from the Registrar who acts for the company in which you have shares. The name of the Registrar will be written at the bottom of your share certificate.
Please ensure you read the form and all the notes carefully.
2. On the stock transfer form, in the box entitled 'Full name and postal address of the person to whom the security is transferred', please write:
Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
3. Complete, sign and date the form as appropriate. Please send the completed form, together with the share certificate to:
Julie Pilgrim
Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
We strongly advise you to keep a copy of the Stock Transfer Form as evidence of your gift.
More information
If you would like to talk to someone about donating shares to Macmillan Cancer Support, please contact Julie Pilgrim in our Special Gifts Department on 020 7840 4604 or email jpilgrim@macmillan.org.uk
Download the share giving information leaflet here>>