A CHARITY has called for changes to rules on Gift Aid after revealing it loses up to £500,000 a year because of red tape.
Breast Cancer Campaign said there was a lack of awareness of Gift Aid, especially among people who donate at work.
Research showed one-third of workers knew nothing about the scheme and almost half who have donated have never filled out a Gift Aid declaration.
Gift Aid enables charities to reclaim tax on donations from UK taxpayers, but people have to confirm their name and address.
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