DONATIONS

If you would like to help Women & Work to continue providing our services there are various options available to you.

ONE-OFF DONATION
Do you know what it costs us to put on a Free course with crèche facilities? To provide a 5-day Introduction to Computers costs us £1,835, an 8-day Interpersonal Skills costs £3,695 and a 12-day FreshStart costs £5,270. Your donation could pay for a study pack for one learner or a complete day of a course, and every bit helps. You can use the Donate button above or if you are a UK Taxpayer you can increase the value of your donation by using Secure Online Giving with CAFonline.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
If you would like to help Women & Work but can't afford to pay with cash, maybe you would like donate your time. We are looking for members of our Management Committee with particular skills. All that is required is that you can attend a minimum of four meeting and our Annual General Meeting. If you are interested in becoming a member then please e-mail our office, fill out the Contact Us form or ring on 01908 200186.

FRIENDS OF WOMEN & WORK
If you would like to support Women & Work and receive information from us you could join our Friends of scheme. Friends of Women & Work receive newsletters, invitations to our social events and help us to help more women benefit from our services. Prices start from just twelve pounds a year. Your employer could also join our 'Business Friends of Women & Work' scheme. Fill out our Contact Us form or email our office to find out more.

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION CHARITYCARD
The CAF CharityCard is a way of giving tax-efficiently to your favourite charities. The account acts like a current account for you. You can make donations in person, by phone, post or online to any recognised charity when you like. To find out more about this visit www.cafonline.org or if you already have a CharityCard and would like to make a donation to Women & Work visit Secure Online Giving with CAFonline. You can also use this link to donate using your credit or debit cards.

GIVE AS YOU EARN and PAYROLL GIVING
If you are in paid work and would like to make regular donations to Women & Work you can give as you earn, tax free. You will need to tell you employer how much you would like your monthly donation will be and that you would like it to go to: Milton Keynes Women & Work Group (ref: GYE395203). Check if your employer is registered by visiting www.cafonline.org.

COMPANIES GIFT AID SCHEME
Any company making a Gift Aid donation can do so without deducting income tax. A qualifying donation is treated as a 'charge on income' and the company can claim on its Corporation Tax Self Assessment Return (CTSA) and set the amount of the donation against taxable profits. Can you convince your employer of the benefit to them in making a donation to Women & Work?

SELF-ASSESSMENT TAX RETURNS
Self-Assessment taxpayers are able to use their tax return form to donate to charity all, or part, of any repayment due to them. The donation will go directly to your chosen charity. You can also choose to Gift Aid the donation and any tax on Gift Aided donations is paid directly to your charity. Women & Work's Inland Revenue Charity Code is DAK97DG.

LEGACIES
If you leave a legacy to Women & Work in your Will you can make a long-term difference for the future. It is easy to amend your Will and the benefits could be far reaching. Visit www.cafonline.org for more information.

UTILITY WAREHOUSE
Simplify your household bills and save money and effort, with up to 5% of your monthly utility bill donated to Women & Work . Utility Warehouse, a regular Which? Best Buy, can supply gas, electricity, landline, broadband and mobile phone on a single monthly bill. .To find out more call 0800 131 3000 Free or visit www.telecomplus.org.uk quoting our appeal reference number B49632.

SPECIAL OCCASION?
Do you really want more smellies and socks? When celebrating a birthday, wedding or other special occasion why not ask your guests to mark the event with a donation to Women & Work instead.