DilDil CIC – Donations Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern donations made to DilDil CIC, a Community Interest Company registered in the United Kingdom. By making a donation, you agree to the following terms:

1. Acceptance of Donations

• Acceptance of any contribution, gift, or grant is at the sole discretion of DilDil CIC.

• DilDil CIC will only accept donations that can be used or expended in a manner consistent with its mission and community purposes.

• DilDil CIC reserves the right to refuse any donation if it believes acceptance would be inappropriate, unlawful, or inconsistent with its objectives.

2. Donor Financial Security

• DilDil CIC will not accept any irrevocable gift, whether outright or life-income in character, if under any reasonable set of circumstances the gift would jeopardize the donor’s financial security.

• Donors are strongly encouraged to give responsibly and within their means.

3. Independent Advice

• DilDil CIC does not provide legal, financial, or tax advice to donors.

• Donors are encouraged to seek independent professional advice regarding the tax, legal, and financial implications of their donation.

4. Types of Donations Accepted

• DilDil CIC accepts donations in the form of cash, bank transfers, or publicly traded securities.

• In-kind donations (goods or services) may be accepted at the discretion of DilDil CIC if they are directly useful to its activities.

• Other forms of donations (e.g., real property, personal property, non-liquid securities, or restricted contributions) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis due to the obligations and risks they may pose.

5. Transparency and Source of Funds

• DilDil CIC may refuse donations from sources that are not transparent, inconsistent with its values, or that may pose reputational, ethical, or legal risks.

• All donations must comply with UK charity law, anti-money laundering regulations, and CIC governance rules.

6. Acknowledgment of Donations

• DilDil CIC will provide written acknowledgment for donations that meet HMRC requirements for Gift Aid or other tax-related purposes.

• Except for cash and publicly traded securities, DilDil CIC will not assign a monetary value to in-kind gifts or services in its acknowledgments.

7. Donor Intent and Anonymity

• DilDil CIC will respect the express wishes of donors relating to restricted purposes, subject to compatibility with its mission.

• Where a donation cannot be applied to the specified purpose, DilDil CIC will seek to agree an alternative use with the donor.

• Donors who wish to remain anonymous will have their identity disclosed only to staff or directors with a legitimate operational need to know.

8. No Compensation for Donations

• DilDil CIC does not pay commissions, finder’s fees, or other compensation to third parties for directing a donation or donor to the organisation.

9. Use of Donations

• All donations are applied to advance the community benefit objectives of DilDil CIC, as defined in its governing documents.

• Unrestricted donations will be used where the need is greatest.