# Independent Christmas appeal

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2000/12/12/independent-christmas-appeal-250/
- Published: 2000-12-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

This year’s appeal by the [Independent newspaper](http://www.indepdendent.co.uk)
is on behalf of Hope for Children. While the newspaper today mentions the children’s
charity’s Web site address and a freephone donation number, there is no mention 
of tax-payer status on the donation form printed on the newspaper’s donation form.
Either the newspaper or the charity has therefore missed the opportunity of recouping
28% of the tax paid on many donors’ donations.

If the Chancellor’s charity tax reform changes this April passed your charity by,
visit Charities Aid Foundation for a quick primer.

www.cafonline.org

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