Donations

Donations, SPONSORSHIPS & Legacies

“I take Goodness in this sense, the affecting of the weal of men, which is that the Grecians call philanthropia; and the word humanity (as it is used) is a little too light to express it. Goodness I call the habit, and goodness of nature the inclination. This of all virtues and dignities of the mind is the greatest; being the character of the Deity: and without it man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing; no better than a kind of vermin. Goodness answers to the theological virtue Charity... ”
Francis Bacon, 'Of Goodness and Goodness of Nature,' Essays – 1625

Donations & Sponsorships

Donations can be made by the following means:-

  • online via PayPal using a debit or credit card;
  • sent by mail to FBRT as a £ Sterling cheque made out to 'FBRT' and drawn on a UK bank;
  • by Bankers Order – please contact FBRT.

When donating, please also complete the Donation Form.

If you wish to donate anonymously, this can be done via Charities Aid Foundation or Just Giving. (Just Giving also deals with donations from outside the UK.)

Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer, donations to the FBRT are eligible for the Gift Aid scheme. This enables the FBRT to recover from the Inland Revenue the basic rate of tax you have paid on the amount gifted to the Trust, thereby in effect donating an extra amount to the Trust at no extra cost to you. To do this, please complete the Gift Aid Form.

Legacies

Legacies are very important and have proved to be a major support of the FBRT. Legacies (i.e. bequests) should be written into your will. Because the FBRT is a UK charity, in the UK the amount of the bequest will either be taken off the value of your estate before Inheritance Tax is calculated, or reduce your Inheritance Tax rate if more than 10% of your estate is left to charity. (See "Leaving Gifts to Charity in Your Will".)

The FBRT Work supported by Donations

Like all charities, the FBRT needs donations, including legacies and sponsorships, in order to exist and carry out its work of research and education, which work includes:-

  • Research
  • Educational events
  • Advertising
  • Writing (e.g. books, essays, articles, newsletters, Mailchimp emails)
  • Audio and video recording
  • Transcribing
  • Publishing (e.g. essays, books, videos)
  • Website creation, updating and maintenance
  • Other Internet presence (e.g. FBRT Facebook page)
  • Library of research material (e.g. books, images)
  • Correspondence
  • Administration
  • Accountancy & bookkeeping
  • Equipment & upkeep (e.g. computers, printers, projectors, cameras)
  • Insurances