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Frequently asked questions about donations

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about making donations to Chestnut Tree House.


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Frequently asked questions

  • I am not sure if my donation via JustGiving has gone through - how can I check?
  • What is Gift Aid?
  • How can I change my contact details?
  • How can I change or cancel my direct debit?
  • How do I set up a direct debit donation?
  • I would like to do some fundraising for your charity. How can I get involved?
  • Where should I send a cheque?
  • Can I donate by phone?
  • Will I receive an acknowledgement of my gift?
  • How can I donate from my Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) account?

I am not sure if my donation via JustGiving has gone through – how can I check?

You should have a thank you email from JustGiving confirming that your donation has been received.

If this email does not appear in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder and if you have not received an email at all, please check with your bank.

If you need further assistance, we would be happy to help you – please email enquiries@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk or call 01903 254777. Alternatively, you can contact JustGiving here.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid is one of the simplest and most effective ways of giving to charity.

Gift Aid is a scheme introduced by the Inland Revenue which allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 that you donate – at no extra cost to you.

So, for example, if you donate £20 we can claim an extra £5, making your gift worth £25.

You simply need to be a UK tax payer.

If you already donate to us and want to check that you are gift aiding your donations then please call us on 01903 254777.

Gift Aid on your donated items at our charity shops

You can opt in to a separate Gift Aid scheme when you donate items to our charity shops too. This lets us collect 25% more whenever we sell something that you donated.

To help us take advantage of Gift Aid, download the registration form below, fill it in and bring it with your donation to your local Chestnut Tree House shop.

For more information on donating items to your local shop, visit our charity shops page.

Download a Gift Aid form

(PDF, 138.1KB)

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How can I change my contact details?

Please email us at enquiries@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk or call 01903 706327.

How do I cancel my direct debit?

We are sorry to see you go but should you wish to cancel your direct debit, please contact us on 01903 706329.

Can I change the amount of my direct debit?

Please contact us by calling 01903 706329.

How do I set up a direct debit donation?

Thank you for your interest in setting up a direct debit, you can use the direct debit form below or you can call 01903 706329 and we will be happy to send you a form to complete.

 

Direct debit form

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I would like to do some fundraising for your charity. How can I get involved?

There are lots of ways you can fundraise for us be it through volunteering, joining a fundraising group or taking part in a challenge event. Please take a moment to see how yo could fundraise for us.

Where should I send a cheque?

Please make your cheque payable to Chestnut Tree House and send your donation to:

Freepost RSLL-CHXE-CGZR
Chestnut Tree House
Titnore Lane
Goring-by-Sea
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4DX

Can I donate by phone?

Yes, please call 01903 254777. You can also donate quickly and securely online.

Alternatively, you can send a cheque made payable to Chestnut Tree House and send your donation to:

Freepost RSLL-CHXE-CGZR
Chestnut Tree House
Titnore Lane
Goring-by-Sea
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4DX

Will I receive an acknowledgement of my gift?

If you donate online you will receive an email to confirm receipt of your gift. If you donate by post or over the phone, we will send you a confirmation letter, unless you have already told us you would prefer not to receive one.

Unfortunately we are unable to send physical thank you letters due to COVID-19. However, we would like to say an enormous thank you to every single one of you for donating and supporting your local community who rely on hospice care. Thank you.

How can I donate from my Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) account?

There are a number of ways you can give to Chestnut Tree House through your Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) account.

By phone

Call us now on 01903 254777. Alternatively contact CAF directly on 08456 000 909 (calls charged at local rate).

Online

We’re unable to take online donations from your CAF account via our website.

However, you can make a secure donation from your CAF card account through our listing on the Charities Aid Foundation website by searching for St Barnabas Hospices or our registered charity number which is 256789.

By standing order

To set up a regular donation login to your member area on the Charity Aid Foundation website to download a standing order form, or phone the CAF customer service team on 01732 520 055.

By post

Send a CAF charity cheque, with your name and address to:

Freepost RSLL-CHXE-CGZR
St Barnabas House
Titnore Lane
Goring-by-Sea
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4DX

Please make cheques payable to Chestnut Tree House.