Dementia Support Line
Donate shares to Alzheimer’s Society
Donating the value held in shares can be an easy and tax efficient way to give. Learn more about how your shares can support vital research and services.
One in three people born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia in their lifetime. But with the support of our incredible network of supporters, Alzheimer's Society is creating a future where dementia no longer devastates lives.
From the moment someone starts worrying about their symptoms, Alzheimer's Society can be there for them. Your support means that people don't have to face this condition alone, and that together, we can build a better tomorrow for everyone affected by dementia.
How we accept shares
Whilst we know that some charities are able to directly accept gifts of shares and other assets such as bonds or gifts, Alzheimer’s Society is not currently able to do so directly. However, there are two ways that supporters can transfer the value of shares to the Society, either by selling them directly or using the services of a charity called ShareGift.
Selling and donating shares
If you would like us to benefit from the value of shares that you would like to donate, the first step would be to sell them via appropriate channels (for example, a broker or online trading platform) and then remit the proceeds directly to us. We recommend that you seek appropriate professional advice, including relating to your tax position, before undertaking such a sale and transfer.
To learn more and discuss how donating shares can support our life-changing work, please get in touch with the team.
ShareGift
An alternative to selling your shares yourself, is to use a charity called ShareGift, which specialises in selling shares gifted to them before passing on the proceeds to charities.
There is no upper limit to the value of shares they can accept and sell, but please let us know if the proceeds of the sale are likely to be more than £500. When donating shares to ShareGift, please inform them that you’d like the proceeds to go to Alzheimer’s Society and your generous donation will make its way to us.
