Eligible Amount
€250
Support the club through an eligible once-off donation.
Support the Club
Donations to Claregalway GAA & LGFA
Claregalway GAA & LGFA is an approved sporting body and is progressing a qualifying approved project for the purposes of the Revenue donations scheme. Supporters will soon be able to make eligible donations online and help strengthen the future of our club.
How the Scheme Works
Under the Revenue scheme for approved sports bodies, eligible donations of €250 or more in a calendar year may qualify for tax relief. Depending on the option chosen, either:
- the donor may claim the tax relief directly, or
- the donor may authorise the club to claim the associated relief instead.
Claregalway GAA & LGFA will provide the required form to donors so they can confirm which option they wish to use.
Choose a Donation Amount
One-off donation options will be available first. Monthly and recurring giving options will follow soon.
Eligible Amount
€500
Make a bigger impact through an eligible once-off donation.
Eligible Amount
€750
Help support important club development and future projects.
Eligible Amount
€1,000
Provide significant support for club facilities, equipment and development.
Coming Soon: one-off and monthly payment options via Stripe.
What the Donation Could Mean
The exact tax effect depends on the donor’s circumstances and which option is chosen. The examples below are for illustration only.
If the Donor Assigns the Relief to the Club
Illustrative grossed-up values
| Donation | At 20% rate | At 40% rate |
|---|---|---|
| €250 | €312.50 to club | €416.67 to club |
| €500 | €625.00 to club | €833.33 to club |
| €750 | €937.50 to club | €1,250.00 to club |
| €1,000 | €1,250.00 to club | €1,666.67 to club |
If the tax relief is assigned to the club, the donor cannot also claim that same relief personally.
If the Donor Claims the Relief Personally
Illustrative personal tax benefit
| Donation | 20% relief | 40% relief |
|---|---|---|
| €250 | €50.00 | €100.00 |
| €500 | €100.00 | €200.00 |
| €750 | €150.00 | €300.00 |
| €1,000 | €200.00 | €400.00 |
If the donor chooses to claim the relief personally, the club receives the donation amount only and not any grossed-up additional claim.
Important Information
General Rules
- The minimum eligible donation is €250 in a calendar year.
- The donation must be voluntary.
- The club must be an approved sporting body with an approved project.
- The donation must be separate from membership, fees or ordinary charges.
- Revenue rules and supporting documentation must be followed.
Form Required
Donors will be sent a form to confirm whether they want the tax relief to go to the club or whether they plan to claim it themselves.
We will issue this directly to eligible donors once a donation is received.
For PAYE and Self-Assessed Individuals
Current Revenue guidance states that both PAYE and self-assessed individual donors can choose either route from 1 January 2025, though some operational details for newer claims are still being updated by Revenue.
Companies
Companies do not use the same gross-up route as individuals. A company should instead claim the donation as a deduction itself, subject to the applicable rules.
How to Claim the Relief Yourself
If you decide not to assign the relief to the club, the way you claim depends on your tax position.
Make Your Donation
Complete your eligible donation to Claregalway GAA & LGFA once online payments go live.
Keep Your Receipt
We will issue the relevant donation receipt and the information needed for your records.
Use the Correct Revenue Route
PAYE donors generally claim through MyAccount / Form 12, while self-assessed donors claim through their annual return.
Interested in Supporting the Club?
If you would like to support Claregalway GAA & LGFA through this scheme, or if you have any questions on donations or sponsorship, please get in touch.
