In order to benefit as many Christian workers and supporters as possible, we give free access to all of OSCAR's online information. In addition, we provide basic listings for all Christian agencies, support services and churches free-of-charge. This is essential for maintaining OSCAR's values: to provide a service that's accessible, comprehensive and inclusive.
However, as it costs us around 20p for every visit made to our website, this makes OSCAR significantly dependent on donations to operate. Your contribution enables us to serve all these users with the tools and resources they need to carry out God's mission. As a registered charity, if you are an individual taxpayer, OSCAR can also claim back gift aid on any donation given.
You may donate to OSCAR using any one of the following methods:
Tax Efficient ways to Give (Gift Aidable)
Online Donations to OSCAR
You can make occasional donations through these services, or set up regular (i.e. monthly) payments through some of them. Each of these services can also claim back the tax (Gift aid) if you're a UK taxpayer (click on the logo to go to our page with that particular donation service):
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Other Tax Efficient Giving Schemes
You may donate to OSCAR through any of the following tax efficient services:
Stewardship www.stewardship.org.uk
Impact Giving UK Trust www.impactgiving.org.uk
Or you may give to us directly (see below) and inform us (by telephone, email or in writing) that you wish it to be Gift Aided and we will claim the tax back directly.
Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) is also possible through the services above or contact us for more details.
UK taxpayers can opt to give any tax refund due to them to charity. This is done by completing the relevant section on your self assessment tax return with OSCAR's code CAL89CG.
Other Payment methods
You can also use any of the following ways to make a donation, but Gift Aid is not automatically available with these payment options. However, we can still collect the Gift Aid if you are eligible and you email a Gift Aid declaration to us.
Credit Card Payments
For credit card payments we use PayPal's secure online credit card payment service. Just click on the graphic below and fill in the form. You don't need a PayPal account to utilise this. You have the option to select 'Pay by Debit or Credit Card' and then make the payment as a guest without logging into any PayPal account:
Payment by Direct Debit
You can also use GoCardless to pay via Direct Debit, for either one-off or regular payments. Just click on the graphic below and fill in the form:
Payment by Bank Transfer
If you wish to make a direct bank account payment (i.e. BACS) or set up a standing order, please ask us for bank details.
Payment by Post
If you prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to 'OSCAR' and send it to:
OSCAR
City Works
Alfred Street
GLOUCESTER
GL1 4DF. UK.
Become an OSCAR fundraiser
Several donation services provide a convenient and easy way for you to raise sponsor funds online. If you're thinking or planning on doing something to raise funds for OSCAR, these sites will co-ordinate the financial side of things for you. Why not include OSCAR in your next fundraising event?
Leave a Legacy for OSCAR
You could make a huge difference to OSCAR's long term future if you leave a legacy in your will in support of OSCAR. Like many charities, OSCAR was significantly impacted by the financial crisis of 2008. It was a legacy that we received shortly after that helped us through a difficult time and ensured OSCAR is here today. Perhaps you might be the one who ensures OSCAR survives such challenges in the future and continues to support mission and future mission workers. Whatever amount you're able to include in your will, OSCAR would be very grateful.
Thank you for your support.
