Individual Donors
At Venture Trust we like you to have control over how your donation is spent, and to know exactly how you have helped.
We welcome recurring donations and the easiest way to set this up is to download both the donation form and the Standing Order template. You fill in the donation form, choosing to Gift Aid It* if you are a UK taxpayer and send it to Venture Trust, Edinburgh. You will also need to send the completed Standing Order template to your bank. This means donations will be automatically sent by your bank on your advice. A Standing Order means you have complete control over the donations.
*What is Gift Aid?
Are you a UK taxpayer? If so, you can use Gift Aid to make your donation go further by telling HM Revenue and Customs to add tax already paid to your donation. It doesn't cost you anything, and could mean an extra 28p for each pound you give. Imagine the difference that could make. Just download and complete the Venture Trust Gift Aid form and send it to Venture Trust, together with your donation.
If you would prefer the donation purchased a specific need, please review our list of Kit and equipment regularly required and list on the donation form whether you want your doantion to purchase an item; donations to core costs gives Venture Trust the greatest flexibility for using your support.
Below are some examples and costs of kit and equipment we regularly require.
Item |
Number |
Unit Cost(£) |
Total(£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea kayak trailer | 1 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Sea kayak spraydecks | 21 | 40 | 840 |
| Sea kayak waterproofs | 21 | 60 | 1260 |
| Tipis | 3 | 700 | 2100 |
| Midge magnets | 4 | 500 | 2000 |
| Thermal tops | 60 | 50 | 3000 |
| Thermal bottoms | 60 | 50 | 3000 |
| Neoprene skull caps | 40 | 50 | 2000 |
| Neoprene Gloves | 40 | 20 | 800 |
| Walking poles | 40 | 40 | 1600 |
| Water filters | 10 | 150 | 1500 |
| Digital imaging equipment (cameras, cases, memory cards, software) | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Kite equipment | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Fishing equipment | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| Satellite phone and line rental | 1 | 1000 + 700 p.a. | 1700 |
| Global positioning systems | 4 | 250 | 1000 |
If you would like your donation set against a specific item on the list, please contact Jo Easingwood. Once the item has been purchased (part-donations accepted) we will remove it from the list and send you a picture of what you helped us buy.