Donations
Lomond Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity (Charity Registration Number SC008624) and all its team members are volunteers.
While the Team receives essential contributions towards its running costs from the Scottish Executive, the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland (who partly fund training) and the Home and Health Department (for some first aid equipment) it relies on the generosity of companies and individuals to help maintain its equipment and high training standards. For example, the new Rescue Post, in Drymen, was funded by the Order of St John, as well as one of our two Land Rover Defenders.
If you are interested in making a donation or discussing sponsorship with Lomond Mountain Rescue Team, then please email us through our contacts page and we will be in touch.
Give more for less with Gift Aid
UK charities are entitled to 28% tax reclaim from the Inland Revenue on every £1 donated by UK taxpayers. Unfortunately, charities often miss out on this extra income because it is too expensive to process the paperwork on small donations.
When you donate, you will be asked to confirm whether or not you are a UK taxpayer. Please note that tax can only be reclaimed on donations made by individuals who pay UK income or capital gains tax at least equal to the amount reclaimed on their donations in the current tax year. If in doubt, please contact us.
If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can reclaim tax relief on your gross donation at 18% (eg the difference between the higher rate of tax at 40% and the basic rate at 22%).For example, if you give £100 we can reclaim an extra £28.21 for the charity and you can reclaim another £23.08. As a result, a £100 gift worth £128.21 to your favourite charity only costs you £76.92.
The Gift Aid scheme is unique to the UK. If you are not a UK taxpayer, you can still make a donation but your donation will not attract the 28% tax 'bonus'. We can forward the Gift Aid form to you on request through out Contact page.