Hoi,
For what it is worth ...
Thanks,
GerardM
On 5 December 2014 at 19:56, Lisa Gruwell <lgruwell(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
You can find information on the tax deductibility of
donations to WMF here:
https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Tax_Deductibility/en#.C2.A0Netherlands
Quickly, to address a few points that have been raised:
1) Yes, donations to WMF are tax deductible in the Netherlands
2) When a U.K. donor is looking to add Gift Aid to their donation, we
process the donation through our account with the U.K. Fund for Charities,
which charges 1% for this service and returns the donor data to WMF. When
a donor is looking to donate in country, we direct them to the chapter.
Thank you,
Lisa Gruwell
On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Chris Keating <chriskeatingwiki(a)gmail.com
wrote:
> Also, if anyone's interested in the latest news on Wikimedia UK's
> governance, do have a look at our most recent governance audit - further
> info here:
https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2014/11/final-report-on-wikimedia-uk-governan…
> Some quotes include;
> *“The charity has very largely
addressed the 50 recommendations found
> within the original review. WMUK has developed very quickly, and the
> charity has clearly put a lot of effort into ensuring that its governance
> now meets best practice expectations. It has a cohesive, skilled and
> experienced board in place. They have a clear understanding of the
> charity’s vision and mission”.*
> *“For the stage that Wikimedia is in
its life cycle it compares well with
> similar UK charities. Its transparency about its procedures is a beacon
of
> best practice, and its conflicts of interest procedures are robust and
> well-tested”.*
> Regards,
> Chris
> On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 6:22 PM, Michael Maggs <Michael(a)maggs.name>
wrote:
> > Hi Nick
>
> > Over the last few years the
Foundation has decisively moved away from
> > allowing local chapters to take part in the on-screen fundraiser,
> > preferring to centralise the work in spite of the loss of the available
> > local tax reliefs (such as Gift Aid in the UK). Many chapters,
including
> > the UK, would have liked to have been part of the fundraiser, but the
> > previous ED, Sue Gardner, determined that that would not be permitted.
> > WMUK regretted that decision, and we responded to it here:
> >
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Open_letter_to_Sue_Gardner.
>
> > We accept that decisions
such as these are entirely within the WMF's
> > remit, and we are now actively working on improving our ability - as
> > recommended by the Foundation and the FDC - to seek charitable funds
> > directly from local sources, on which we can reclaim Gift Aid.
>
> > Best regards
>
> > Michael
>
> > ____________
> > Michael Maggs
> > Chair, Wikimedia UK
>
> > Nick Birse
<mailto:wp@nbir.se>
> >> 5 December 2014 17:28
> >>
> >> I don't want to be seen to be taking sides and don't intend to
become
> >> embroiled in WMUK internal politics (which is why I've never joined
the
>> chapter).
>>
>> I've never received an explanation as to why around $500,000 of Gift
Aid
>> is
>> out of reach and unavailable to either WMUK or WMF, despite asking
this
be
>> dealt with at Wikimania 2014.
>>
>> Are there easily explainable circumstances, legislation changes or new
>> rules which prevent donations to WMF to be processed in such a way as
to
>> be
>> eligible to collect Gift Aid ?
>>
>> If not, why hasn't WMF set up a British office to collect this money
in
> the
> UK and/or why isn't WMUK processing payments and collecting Gift Aid
this
> year ? This is a significant portion of what
WMF will spend in the UK
(via
> WMUK's request from the FDC) and would
have made up to $500,000
available
>> to spend elsewhere, either UK and/or globally.
>>
>> The Institute of Fundraising suggests overseas charities fundraising
in
>> the
>> UK should find a British charity that can act as a strategic partner,
or
> have
a local office (see
>
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/
> about-fundraising/raising-money-for-charities-abroad/
> ). I understand the structure is quite different, but Greenpeace does
this
> through the UK based "Greenpeace
Environmental Trust" which is a
> registered
> charity and which can collect Gift Aid. The donations + Gift Aid are
then
>> passed to "Greenpeace International" in Amsterdam, and that funds
things
>> like the "Rainbow Warrior".
>>
>> I would also appreciate analysis being conducted to see if the loss of
>> Gift
>> Aid has deterred people in the UK from donating, because not
collecting
>> Gift Aid is bad enough, but also losing
donations would be entirely
>> unforgivable.
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>> Nick
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