Your donation will help to grant a Wish of a very brave and courageous child.
Click the button below to be taken to our Justgiving page to make your donation. This is a secure website for handling charity donations where you can choose to make a one off donation or a regular monthly donation by signing up online.
Other Ways of Donating
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Cheque
Please download our printable donation form and return with your cheque payable to When You Wish Upon a Star at Futurist House, Valley Road, Nottingham. NG5 1JE.
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Phone
Simply give us a call on 0115 9791720. We are always pleased to take credit/debit card donations over the phone between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
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Standing Order
Please download our printable Standing Order form to complete and return to When You Wish Upon a Star at Futurist House, Valley Road, Nottingham. NG5 1JE.
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving donations are deducted before tax so each £1 you give will only cost you 80p, and if you're a higher rate tax payer it will only cost you 60p. If your company has a scheme, it's simple: choose how much you want to give, tell your payroll department and they will do the rest. If there is no scheme in place, you can encourage them to set one up.
HMRC provides further information for employers and for employees or call their helpline on 0845 302 020.
Leaving A Legacy
Making a will gives a peace of mind and it also enables you to make provision for your partner and family and be sure that your wishes will be carried out. By leaving a legacy to When You Wish Upon a Star, we can make a real difference to children's Wishes long term. Legacy Giving is a powerful tool to ensure that our Wish children experience the magic of a Wish come true beyond your lifetime!
For more information on Legacy Giving, please send us an email to: fundraising@whenyouwish.org.uk.
How You Can Leave Money To Grant a Child's Wish
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Residuary Legacy
The residue or part residue of your estate, after all debts and legacies are paid.
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Pecuniary Legacy
Leaving someone a specified amount of money.
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Specific Legacy
An item of value such as a house, furniture or items of value such as jewellery or an antique.
£1.25
Gift Aid - How It Works
Gift Aid means that your donation is worth even more at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK tax payer, When You Wish Upon a Star can claim an extra 25p for every pound you donate. All donations qualify, large or small, regular or one-off and whatever the method of payment. To be eligible for Gift Aid Scheme, You must pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations.
Click here for more inforamtion or you can contact the Inland Revenue Charity helpline on 0845 3020203. To be eligible for Gift Aid Scheme, you must pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations.
Please notify When You Wish Upon a Star if you:
- Want to cancel your Gift Aid declaration
- Change your name or home address
- No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains
Financial Statements
When You Wish Upon a Star ensures that your kind donations go towards helping fulfil the wishes of children living with life threatening or terminal illnesses. If you would like to view our financial reports, you can do so by visiting the Charity Commission site here.
