About ShareGift

ShareGift is a UK charity that helps people donate shares to charity easily and tax-efficiently.   If you own a few shares that are uneconomical to sell, ShareGift collects and combines them with others, then sells them to raise money for good causes. 

Since 1996, ShareGift has donated millions of pounds to UK charities, all from small shareholdings that might otherwise go unused. 

How ShareGift works 

1. Donate your shares – Visit ShareGift’s donation page 
2. Shares are sold – ShareGift aggregates your donation with others and sells them once enough have been collected. 
3. Funds are donated to charity – The proceeds are distributed to charities based on donor suggestions. 

When donating shares through ShareGift, supporters can nominate FoodCycle as their preferred charity. While nominations aren’t guaranteed, they help ShareGift understand which causes donors care about and can influence how funds are distributed.  

Why donate shares to charity? 

• Make an impact: Even small shareholdings can make a big impact.

• Simple and free: ShareGift handles all the admin and costs, so it’s quick and hassle-free. 

• Tax-efficient giving: Donating shares can qualify for income tax relief and exemption from capital gains tax. 

How to donate shares 

You can donate shares directly via ShareGift’s website – sharegift.org