Donations

To make a donation by post please make cheques or postal orders payable to “The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK” for the amount you wish to give.

Please send your donation and contact details to:

The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK

11 Whitborn End, Malvern,

Wocestershire, WR14 2XB

To arrange a donation via bank transfer or to pay in your fundraising income using online banking, please contact us.

Please send us an e-mail at info@ibcnetworkuk.org to let us know you’ve donated and allow us to thank you properly.

Did you know you can support the Inflammatory breast cancer network by raising money every time you shop online?

Easyfundraising is a completely free fundraising platform that allows us to earn money when you shop online. They work with over 7,000 online retailers, everyone from Tesco, eBay, Sports Direct, M&S, Boots, Just Eat, Booking.com, and everything in between.

Once signed up all you need to do is start your shopping journey at the Easyfundraising website, use the browser extension or app (information will be provided when you register) and the retailer you shop with will send us a free donation based on what you spend.

This isn’t about asking you to spend more, but to make you aware that if you are making an online purchase anyway, by using Easyfundraising you can donate to us at the same time and at no additional cost to you.

We would be delighted to have your support if you can by registering at Easyfundraising. It only takes 2 minutes and all you will need is your email address.

Payroll giving is easy and simple – you pay less to give more.

Payroll giving lets us plan our work more effectively to help patients and their families affected by inflammatory breast cancer. With your support, it provides us with a flexible and reliable income that we can always count on.

Payroll giving donations are deducted from your wages before they are taxed so you can help us to provide even more support to those going through an inflammatory breast cancer diagnosis.

Your donation
Costs for a standard rate taxpayer (20%) Costs for a higher rate taxpayer (40%)

£5 £4 £3

£10 £8 £6

£15 £12 £9

Scotland has slightly different tax rates so please do check the HMRC website if you are a resident there.

What if my employer doesn’t offer payroll giving?

Payroll giving is a simple way for a company to boost their charitable giving and support a charity that that is close to their hearts. Your employer can find out more information on the Payroll Giving website.

How much should I give?

It is entirely up to you how much you would like to give. Every penny is greatly appreciated and will help us to fund inflammatory breast cancer research in the UK as well as provide information and support to patients and their families.

What if my circumstances change?

Any time you wish you would be able to change the amount you give or stop donating. If you change jobs but wish to continue supporting our work, then please get in touch.

Make your donations go 25% further

The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK works hard to ensure that every penny we raise goes as far as it can to continue UK research into this rare type of breast cancer and that we can offer information and support for women affected by inflammatory breast cancer. Through Gift Aid, you can help us make your donation go 25% further and it won’t cost you a penny.

How does Gift Aid work?

If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid enables you to boost the value of your personal donation by 25p for every £1 you give. So, for example, if you decide to give £10 to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, we will be able to reclaim an extra £2.50 from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

What do I need to do?

To donate through Gift Aid, all you need to do is complete a simple declaration (in writing, which can also be done electronically when you donate online) confirming that you are a UK taxpayer and that you are happy for us to claim tax relief on your donation. Just one declaration can apply to all donations that you have made to us over the past four years and to any future gifts you make.

HMRC asks that we remind you that if you do sign up to Gift Aid and have paid less income tax and/or capital gains tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year, it is your responsibility to pay any difference to HMRC. Please let us know if your circumstances change and you no longer pay sufficient tax so that we can stop claiming Gift Aid for you.

Are you a higher rate taxpayer?

Need more information?

If you pay income tax above the basic rate, you can claim the difference between the tax rate you pay and basic rate on your donation. You can do this through your self assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

Contact us to find out more about Gift Aid today.

Thank you from all of us at The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK – your support and generosity are very much appreciated.

A gift in memory is a wonderful way to remember someone special and create lasting memories. Many people find comfort in making a donation in the name of a loved one and we are in extremely grateful to receive such gifts as they are a touching way to honour someone’s life.

Your gift will allow us to help others and their families today in dealing with the very difficult diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer. You will also help us in our continuing efforts to support vital UK research into this rare type of breast cancer. We continue to be the only UK charity that funds research in this area.

Setting up a regular gift in memory of your loved one.

Making a regular donation in memory of a loved one allows us to work towards a future where inflammatory breast cancer will become a disease of the past.

Here at The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, we understand that your loved ones come first and foremost when deciding who to provide for in your will – we wouldn’t want it any other way.

However, having a will is also a wonderful opportunity to help and remember a cause that you feel strongly about.

Leaving a gift in your will is one of the biggest gifts we will receive. We know that without the kindness and generosity of the people who have helped us in this very special way, we could not be able to help as many people who are coping with a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer to get their lives back to normal.

A gift to us in your will, no matter how big or small, will not only help us to continue supporting our members, it will also bring hope to many as you will be helping us to fund research in the UK with a view to improving treatment in the longer term.

With your help, we get closer and closer to our goal of enabling everyone with inflammatory breast cancer to have the very best care available.

Hope for Tomorrow

Making a will for the first time

If you are making a will for the first time, there are a number of steps you need to follow, and it is best to think this through before you visit a solicitor as it will save you time and money.

Solicitors

The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK always recommends that you use a solicitor to have your will drafted or updated. It is relatively inexpensive, and the cost is well worth the peace of mind that comes from having a properly drafted and executed will, which minimises the potential for dispute over your estate. You can obtain a list of solicitors in your area that specialise in wills and probate by using the free search engine on the Law Society website and clicking on “Find a Solicitor”:

♦ England & Wales – www.lawsociety.org.uk/en

♦ Scotland – www.lawscot.org.uk

♦ Ireland – www.lawsociety.ie

What you need to include

If you decide you would like to include a gift to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, you need to include our registered address and registered charity number, which must be written into your will:

Registered address: The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, 11 Whitborn End, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2XB.

Registered charity number: In England & Wales (1177635) and Scotland (SC052303).

Types of Gift

There are three main types of gift you can leave. We have outlined these for you below as well as providing some examples of wording which may help your solicitor and ensure your gift is used in the way you want.

A share of your estate

This is also known as a residuary gift or family first gift. The residue is what is left over in your estate once all debts, expenses and specified gifts to family and friends have been paid. Many people prefer to leave either the whole or a share of their estate to charity, as it enables them to ensure that their loved ones are properly cared for first and foremost before the charity benefits.

♦ Example wording for a residuary gift could be:

“I give ……% of the residue of my real and personal estate which I can dispose of by will in any manner I think proper to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK (Registered Charity Number: 1177635) of 11 Whitborn End, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2XB, to be applied to the general purpose of the said charity. The receipt of the treasurer, or other proper officer of the said charity, shall be complete discharge to my executors.”

A cash gift

This is also known as a pecuniary gift. You choose a lump sum that you would like to give to the charity. This type of gift needs careful thought. Too big an amount and there may not be enough left in your estate to pay out the gift, too small an amount and the effect of inflation might reduce it to a level below your planned generosity.

♦ Example wording for a cash gift could be:

“I give the sum of £………… to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK (registered charity number: 1177635) of 11 Whitborn End, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2XB, to be applied to the general purpose of the said charity. The receipt of the treasurer, or other proper officer for the time being of the said charity, shall be complete discharge to my executors.”

A Specific item of your choice

This is also known as a specific gift. The gift of a particular item, e.g. a residential property, share portfolio, or personal possession such as a painting, car, or jewellery.

♦ Example wording for a specific item could be:

“I give my (description of item being given) to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK (registered charity number: 1177635) of 11 Whitborn End, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2XB, to be applied to the general purpose of the said charity. The receipt of the treasurer, or other proper officer for the time being of the said charity, shall be complete discharge to my executors.”

An existing Will

If you are happy with your existing will and simply want to add a gift to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, you can update your will with a codicil. A codicil is a supplement to your will that enables you to make simple changes or additions to it. Before executing a codicil we advise that you contact your solicitor who will be able to help you to decide if this is a suitable option.

Inheritance Tax

Any gift, large or small, will help us to continue to improve the lives of people diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. However, a gift to our charity is also free of inheritance tax. Therefore, it could also help to reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate.

Inheritance tax is currently set at 40% of everything above £325,000 and when all your assets are added together you may be surprised by how much your estate is worth. Your estate includes your savings accounts, property, stocks and shares, private pension, insurance policies, etc.

Your estate could pay inheritance tax at a reduced rate of 36% on some assets if you decide to leave 10% or more of the net value to charity in your will.