Swiftaid’s Great Gift Aid Hunt is back for 2025, with the support of JustGiving and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
Since launching, Swiftaid’s campaign has helped charities uncover £3 million in missed Gift Aid and this year Swiftaid hopes to unlock even more. With rising costs making fundraising more challenging than ever, unlocking an extra 25% on eligible donations could provide a crucial financial boost for many charities, particularly as an estimated £564 million in Gift Aid goes unclaimed each year.
The Great Gift Aid Hunt 2025 runs from Monday 3rd February to Monday 21st April 2025. Charities can sign up at any time during this period.
How Swiftaid works
1. The Gift Aid Finder tool matches charity donations to millions of registered UK taxpayers.
2. When a match is found, Swiftaid notifies the donor and gives them the option to opt out before creating a Gift Aid declaration on their behalf.
3. Once complete, Swiftaid submits a Gift Aid claim to His Majesty’s Revenues and Customs (HMRC), and the recovered funds are sent directly to the matched charity.
For further information, including an Eligibility Checker and a detailed walkthrough of each step in the process, please visit the Swiftaid website.
