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Donate Shares to the RCS
Donating shares to the RCS will provide us with a valuable source of future income for projects such as the Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme, the Young Commonwealth Competitions and Commonwealth Day celebrations. It can also be beneficial to you, as you may be able to claim substantial relief on Income Tax and exemption from Capital Gains Tax on the shares that you give to us. Giving shares is an area that is often overlooked by donors, but by opening up your investment potential you can provide a lasting source of income to the RCS, while also making a significant difference to your tax bill.
The RCS can accept donations of shares that are: listed in or dealt on a recognised UK or overseas Stock Exchange, units in a UK authorised unit trust, shares in a UK open-ended investment company, or holdings in certain foreign collective investment schemes. Shares should be in the donor's name.
For more information about the tax implications of your share donation, we recommend that you contact your professional financial advisor. Further details about Share Giving are available from HMRC website, or by calling the HMRC Charities helpline on 0845 302 0203.
To give shares to the RCS, you will need to contact our Investment Manager. For more information about this, and about giving shares in general, please email Tim Drew 
or call +44 (0)207 766 9216.
