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• ?Q.01DonatingHow much of my donation goes to your work? Tap to flipA.0189p of every £1 we spend goes directly on our programmes. The rest covers the essential costs of raising funds and running a safe, well-governed charity. Our full accounts are published every year. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.02DonatingWhat is Gift Aid? Tap to flipA.02If you're a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets us claim an extra 25p from the government for every £1 you give, at no cost to you. Just tick the box when you donate; you need to have paid at least as much tax as we'll claim in that year. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.03DonatingCan I choose what my donation pays for? Tap to flipA.03Yes. You can give to a specific programme, such as the food bank or youth mentoring. Unrestricted gifts are especially valuable, though, because they let us respond wherever the need is greatest. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.04DonatingCan I leave a gift in my will? Tap to flipA.04Gifts in wills fund around one in ten of everything we do. Any gift, of any size, makes a difference. We recommend speaking to a solicitor, and our team is happy to have a confidential chat. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.05Getting helpDo I need a referral to use the food bank? Tap to flipA.05Not for your first visit. Just come along on a Tuesday or Friday. After that we'll usually ask an advisor, GP or support worker to refer you, so we can make sure you're getting all the help you're entitled to. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.06Getting helpIs your help confidential? Tap to flipA.06Always. We only share information with your permission, unless we're worried someone is at risk of serious harm, in which case we follow our safeguarding policy. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.07VolunteeringHow much time do I need to give as a volunteer? Tap to flipA.07As little as two hours a month. Many of our volunteers give a regular weekly shift, others help at events a few times a year. We'll find something that fits around your life. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.08VolunteeringDo I need any experience or checks? Tap to flipA.08No experience is needed for most roles; we provide full training. Roles working with children or vulnerable adults need a DBS check, which we arrange and pay for. Tap to flip back
• ?Q.09About usWho runs Gather Together Trust? Tap to flipA.09We're an independent registered charity governed by a board of volunteer trustees from the local community. Day to day, a team of 18 staff works alongside more than 400 volunteers. Tap to flip back

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