What is Gift Aid — and why it matters

When you donate to The Together Project, you’re helping bring joy and human connection across the generations, from Songs & Smiles sessions filled with music and laughter to Crafting Connections art exchanges that spark friendship and creativity.

But did you know your gift could go even further without costing you a penny more?

Mother and baby enjoying an intergenerational Songs & Smiles session by The Together Project, bringing joy and connection between young families and older people.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is a simple government scheme that lets charities claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. So if you donate £5, The Together Project receives £6.25!

All you need to do is tick the Gift Aid box when you book your Songs & Smiles session on Pebble and confirm that you’re a UK taxpayer (this includes tax paid on income, savings, pensions or capital gains).

Smiling friends enjoying a Haringey Intergenerational Project (HIP) session by The Together Project, sharing stories, laughter and connection across generations.

Why it makes a difference

According to the UK Giving Report 2025, almost 1 in 4 young donors say they don’t understand how Gift Aid works, even though 77% of people believe charities rely on it.
They’re right, that extra 25% adds up to millions of pounds across the UK each year, helping charities like ours plan ahead and reach more people.

For The Together Project, Gift Aid helps fund:

• Intergenerational music sessions that lift the mood of care home residents, help parents feel part of their community and develop confidence and empathy in little ones.

• Crafting packs that connect children and older adults in care homes across the UK, bringing joy and connection to those who need it most.

• Training and support for our Group Leaders and volunteers.

• Behind-the-scenes essentials that keep our joyful work running smoothly.

Care home resident enjoying post from her Crafting Connections friend, (part of The Together Project’s nationwide art exchange bringing joy and friendship across generations).

Will it affect my tax?

Not at all. It simply allows us to reclaim the tax you’ve already paid on your donation.
If you pay less Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations, it’s your responsibility to pay the difference (but for most people, it won’t affect your tax at all).

Child sharing her handmade artwork and monthly snapshot for her Crafting Connections friend, (part of The Together Project’s creative exchange linking children and care home residents across the UK).

How to add Gift Aid

Next time you book a Songs & Smiles session on Pebble, or sign up to Crafting Connections, just tick the Gift Aid box when prompted.

That one small tick makes a big difference,  helping us bring even more songs, smiles and connection to care homes and communities.

Sonny taking part in The Together Project’s Haringey Intergenerational Project (HIP), enjoying a friendly game of dominoes with young people from Bruce Grove Youth Space.

Thank you

Every donation you make helps us bring people together through music, laughter and friendship.

And with Gift Aid, your kindness goes even further, helping to create more moments of joy between generations.

The Together Project team bringing generations together through joyful initiatives like Songs & Smiles, Crafting Connections and HIP helping to reduce loneliness and build stronger, happier communities.