Share giving

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Donate shares and help people change their lives for good

WaterAid/Ernest Randriarimalala

About share giving

Simple and tax-efficient, donating shares can help people change their lives with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.

Every day, incredible supporters like you make our work possible – and by donating shares, you’ll be helping even more people unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their own lives, for good.

How to donate shares to WaterAid

Donating shares worth up to £1,000

If you'd like to donate shares worth £1,000 or less, please visit the ShareGift website and mention WaterAid when you make your gift.

Donating shares worth over £1,000

If you'd like to donate shares worth more than £1,000, please get in touch with our Philantropy team by emailing [email protected].

The benefits of share giving

If you donate shares to WaterAid:

  • You can claim full income tax relief on the value of your shares.
  • No capital gains tax will apply, so you can maximise your donation at no extra cost.
  • If you pay income tax at 40% or 45%, you'll be able to claim income tax relief equal to 40% or 45% of the value of your gift, depending on which rate of tax you pay.

Why should I give shares?

You might want to consider share giving if:

  • You own a small bundle of shares, perhaps from an inheritance, that seems to generate more paperwork than income for you.
  • You hold ‘windfall’ shares as a result of a privatisation or demutualisation that feel like they’re gathering dust, but could make a huge difference to WaterAid.
  • You’re keen to support our work but don't feel able to make a cash gift at this time.

Other ways to give

Payroll giving

Make a simple, tax-free donation, direct from your salary.

Make a donation

Just £2 a month can help people transform their futures.

Add water to your will

Make a lasting impact on the lives of others, for generations to come.