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Can you support Transform's work?

Transform remains the foremost organisation in the UK dedicated to developing and promoting effective alternatives to the dangerous failings of current drug policy. As an independent charitable organisation, Transform receives no government funding and relies solely on funding from charitable trusts and donations from individuals to maintain and develop the organisation and our unique and vital programme of work.

Details of our current and previous funders are located here.

Transform is actively seeking funding for its core organisational costs, as well as a range of projects. If you would like more information, are able to help, or have ideas or suggestions, please contact the Transform office on:
0117 325 0295, email caroline@tdpf.org.uk, or write to:

Caroline Pringle (Chief Executive)
Transform Drug Policy Foundation
9-10 King Street
Bristol
BS1 4EQ

Ways to donate to Transform (click for more information):

1. Credit/debit/bank card at Tranform's Charities Aid Foundation web page
2. Setting up a standing order
3. Cheque or bank transfer
4. Legacy
5. Payroll Giving

1. Online donations

You can make a donation on our secure transaction webpages managed by the Charities Aid Foundation. One off donations or regular giving by direct debit can be made (anonymously if you choose) using Visa, Delta, Mastercard, Switch, Eurocard, JCB or Solo. A gift aid form can also be completed online bringing tax benefits to you and Transform (see below for details). Please contact info@tdpf.org.uk or call 0117 325 0295 with any queries.

2. Setting up a standing order

Setting up a regular monthly donation by standing order is a simple and low maintenance way to offer ongoing support for Transform, spread out across the year. Please contact Fran at the Transform office on 0117 325 0295 or jane@tdpf.org.uk for a standing order form and any other help and assistance regarding donations. You can download a printable standing order form here (in Word).

3. Cheque or anonymous bank transfer

If you would like to make a donation but you are not eligible or choose not to use the Gift Aid scheme, please send cheques payable to "Transform Drug Policy Foundation" to:

Transform Drug Policy Foundation
9-10 King Street
Bristol
BS1 4EQ

Alternatively you can make a donation (anonymously if you prefer) directly into the Transform account (details below):

Address:
Triodos Bank
Brunel House
11 The Promenade
Bristol
BS8 3NN
(Tel: 0117 973 9339)

Account No. : 20000669
Sort Code : 16 58 10

4. Legacy

Legacies are special gifts from one generation to another. They help Transform Drug Policy Foundation continue developing and promoting effective alternatives to the dangerous failings of current drug policy.

Leaving a legacy is an opportunity to extend a lifetime of support. By remembering Transform’s work in your Will you are providing the means to help build a brighter life for future generations.

Charitable bequests are free of Inheritance Tax (IHT). A common way of remembering a favourite charity in one's Will is to leave the proportion of one’s estate above the Inheritance Tax threshold to charity and thereby avoid paying any IHT.

5. Payroll Giving

We can also accept ‘Give as You Earn’ payroll donations. These are taken from your gross salary before it is taxed, therefore you don't pay any tax on your donation.

Visit your payroll office to pick up a donor instruction form and visit the Charities Aid Foundation website's Give as Tou Earn page (here) for more information.

You will need our registration number: 000476760 and full name: Transform Drug Policy Foundation.

Tax benefits of charitable donations

As an extra incentive Transform can claim 28 pence tax refund on every pound given as an individual donation made through the Inland Revenue's Gift Aid scheme (this only applies to UK taxpayers). If you are in the 40% income tax bracket you can also claim a 10% tax refund on the value of your donation. For example if you donate £500 (and have a taxable income above £29,400) Transform receive a total of £641 and you receive a tax rebate of £50. Obviously all donations, large or small, are very welcome.

• You can make payments through Gift Aid by cash, cheque, postal order, direct debit, standing order, debit or credit card or even in a foreign currency (including the Euro).

For your gift to qualify for Gift Aid you must:

• Pay at least as much tax as the charity will reclaim on your gifts in the tax year in which you make them (tax credits on dividend income will count towards the tax paid). The tax year runs from 6 April in one year to 5 April in the next.
• Make a declaration to the charity that you want your gift to be treated as a Gift Aid donation. A printable declaration form can be downloaded from here (in Word)
• Not receive excessive benefits in return for your gift.

Details of how charitable donations work with taxation can be found on the Inland Revenue site.
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/charities/

Specific information on making donations with Gift Aid including an FAQ can be found at:
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/pdfs/ir65.htm

Current and previous funding

Transform has received funding from The JP Getty Jnr Charitable Trust, The Atlantic Philanthropies Director/Employee Designated Gift Fund, The Linbury Trust, The Allen Lane Foundation, The Network for Social Change, The European Commission, The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, The Linnet Trust, The Glass House Trust, The Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation and the Network of European Foundations, as well as donations from individuals. An annual report can be downloaded from here and further details are available on request.

Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a registered charity (no.1100518) and company limited by guarantee (Company no. 04862177).

Thank you.