Tax-Effective Giving in Ireland
Let Your Generosity Achieve Even More
Every donation entrusted to Restore God’s Kingdom helps us provide humanitarian, pastoral and sacramental care to vulnerable and persecuted Christians.
Ireland’s Charitable Donation Scheme can enable eligible donations to achieve still more. When the relevant conditions are satisfied, Restore God’s Kingdom may claim a refund of income tax connected with your donation—without requiring you to give any additional money.
How Tax-Effective Giving Works
The current specified tax rate under the Charitable Donation Scheme is 31%. Revenue calculates the relief by “grossing up” the eligible donation.
For example:
Your Donation
€250
Potential Revenue Refund to RGK
Up to €112.32
Potential Total Value to Our Mission
Up to €362.32
The amount claimed cannot exceed the income tax paid by the donor for the relevant year. The figures above therefore represent the maximum potential value rather than a guaranteed refund.
Who May Qualify?
Your donations may qualify where:
1. You are an individual resident in Ireland for the relevant tax year.
2. Your eligible donations to Restore God’s Kingdom total at least €250 during that year.
3. You have paid sufficient Irish income tax.
4. Your donation is not repayable.
5. Your donation does not provide a benefit to you or a connected person.
6. You authorise Restore God’s Kingdom to claim the relief by completing the appropriate certificate.
Monthly and recurring donations count towards the €250 annual threshold when their combined value reaches the qualifying amount.
Participation in the scheme is entirely voluntary.
Choose the Certificate That Suits You
CHY3 Enduring Certificate
The Enduring Certificate authorises Restore God’s Kingdom to claim eligible tax relief for the year specified on the certificate and the following four years.
It is generally the simplest option for regular supporters because a new certificate is not required every year. You may cancel the certificate at any time by notifying Restore God’s Kingdom.
CHY4 Annual Certificate
The Annual Certificate applies to one specified tax year only. A new certificate is required if you wish to authorise Restore God’s Kingdom to claim relief for a subsequent year.
Return Your Certificate Securely
Completed certificates contain your PPSN and other personal information. For your protection, please do not send a completed certificate through ordinary, unencrypted email.
Please return your completed certificate by post to:
Restore God’s Kingdom
4 Willowmount
Williamstown
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
A94 E4C9
Ireland
If you require an accessible certificate or a secure electronic submission method, please contact admin@restoregodskingdom.ie without attaching your completed form.
Your information will be used solely to administer the Charitable Donation Scheme and will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection law.
Important Information
There is no obligation to complete either certificate.
Any income tax repaid to Restore God’s Kingdom under the scheme cannot also be repaid to you or another approved body. It may therefore reduce the tax available for certain personal refund claims.
The amount repaid to Restore God’s Kingdom cannot exceed the income tax you paid for the relevant year. Additional restrictions may also apply where a donor is connected with or associated with the charity.
For advice concerning your individual circumstances, please consult Revenue or an appropriately qualified tax adviser.
Donations From Companies
Where a company makes a qualifying charitable donation, it is generally the company—not the charity—that claims the relevant tax deduction.
The individual grossing-up arrangement and CHY3 or CHY4 certificates do not apply to company donations. Companies should obtain tax advice appropriate to their circumstances.
A Simple Form Will Make a Lasting Difference
Completing the appropriate certificate may allow your existing generosity to provide still greater humanitarian relief, pastoral assistance and sacramental care to Christians facing persecution, poverty and isolation.
It costs nothing more to give—but it may allow your gift to accomplish considerably more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does completing a certificate cost me anything?
You do not make an additional donation. However, any income tax repaid to Restore God’s Kingdom cannot also be refunded to you and may affect the tax available for certain personal claims.
Do monthly donations count?
Yes. Separate donations made during the same calendar year can be combined to reach the €250 qualifying threshold.
Is completing a certificate compulsory?
No. Participation is entirely voluntary, and your decision will not affect your relationship with Restore God’s Kingdom.
Can I cancel an Enduring Certificate?
Yes. You may cancel an Enduring Certificate by notifying Restore God’s Kingdom.