Help protect the palaces you love – at no extra cost to you
Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity. We rely on the generosity of our supporters to help fund essential conservation and maintenance work for six of the most extraordinary palaces in the world. Every penny makes a difference, and Gift Aid is the easiest way to make your support go further.
Simply click on the button below to complete the 2 minute form. Thank you.
Gift Aid my membershipAbout Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a government scheme enabling charities to reclaim money on your contribution from HM Revenue & Customs.
If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 of your membership donation – at no additional cost to you.
Once you've opted-in to Gift Aid, we can apply this to any eligible donations you've made in the past four years and in the future, unless you decide to cancel your declaration.
Read our Gift Aid FAQs.
How much extra your membership could give
| Your eligible membership | Direct Debit prices | Gift Aid we can claim | Total support for Historic Royal Palaces |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Individual One named adult (16 years or over) |
£65.00 |
£16.25 |
£81.25 |
|
Two named adults (16 years or over) living at the same address |
£105.00 |
£26.25 |
£131.25 |
|
Family 1 One named adult and up to six named children within the family (aged 5-15) |
£80.00 |
£20.00 |
£100.00 |
|
Family 2 Two adults (over 16) living at the same address and up to six named children (between 5 and 15) within the family. |
£125.00 |
£31.25 |
£156.25 |
Prices valid until 28 February 2027. Gift Aid cannot be claimed on Life or Gift memberships.
How Gift Aid helps us
Gift Aid provides vital additional income that helps us to:
Conserve and maintain six iconic palaces
Protect nationally important collections
Research and share the stories of the people who lived and worked in the palaces
Create inspiring experiences for visitors, schools and communities
Look after 1,000 acres of beautiful gardens and parks for future generations
And so much more
We’re on a mission to be a charity for everyone and together, we’re making a difference. Discover some of the amazing projects your support is helping to fund.
Queen Victoria's Bodice c.1875
Making a Gift Aid declaration
If you’re already a member
Click on the button below to complete the declaration – it takes just a few minutes.
If you’re joining today
Tick the Gift Aid declaration box when buying your membership online or via postal form. If you are buying over the phone or at our Ticket Offices, say 'yes' to Gift Aid.
Gift Aid my membershipFAQs
You are eligible for Gift Aid if you pay enough tax each year to cover the amount we would reclaim on your membership or donations, which is 25%. For example, if your membership this year costs £100, HMRC will give £25 to Historic Royal Palaces, and you must have paid at least £25 in tax in the same year. This may be the case if you are still paying tax on a private pension plan, savings account, or capital gains. If you opt-in to Gift Aid but think you aren't paying enough tax, you can always cancel your Gift Aid declaration by emailing [email protected].
Yes, as long as you pay enough tax in the year to cover the amount that the charities would reclaim on your donations or memberships, which is 25%.
Yes, you can check your Gift Aid status online via your Historic Royal Palaces account. Login and navigate to 'Account' and select ‘Membership’, then ‘View Order’ to see your membership. If you’ve opted in to Gift Aid, you’ll be able to see this by clicking on the arrow next to More Information.
No. We claim Gift Aid from HMRC from tax that you have already paid, so there is no cost to you or to our charity. However, if you pay less income tax or capital gains tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all of your donations in a tax year (to all charities), it is your responsibility to pay any difference. Ticking the box for Gift Aid does not change your tax status.
Yes, you can cancel at any time. If you no longer pay sufficient tax and wish to cancel your Gift Aid declaration, please email us at [email protected].