Terms

The whole thing, plainly.

It's a gift

Every contribution is a voluntary personal gift to an individual, made entirely at the donor's discretion. Nothing is offered in return — no goods, services, rewards, or benefits of any kind.

It's not a charity

This is not a registered charity or any other regulated fundraising body. Contributions are not eligible for Gift Aid or charitable tax relief, and are not tax-deductible for the donor.

The money is the recipient's

Contributions become the personal property of the recipient on receipt, to be used entirely at his own discretion.

No refunds

Contributions are non-refundable, except where required by law or by the policies of the payment provider used.

Who can donate

Donors should be at least 18, or the age of majority where they live, and should be satisfied that making a personal gift of this kind is lawful in their jurisdiction before donating.

Payment processing

Donations are processed by Stripe. Stripe takes a UK standard fee of 1.4% + 20p per transaction. The recipient receives the remainder.

Not advice

Tax treatment of gifts depends on individual circumstances and the rules of the donor's and recipient's own tax jurisdictions. Nothing here is financial or tax advice.

For donors: You're making a personal gift. Speak to an accountant if you're giving a very large amount and want to understand the tax position in your country.

For the recipient: Large amounts may trigger anti-money-laundering checks from your bank. It's not a problem — just give them a heads-up that you're running a novelty fundraiser so they don't freeze your account in confusion.