1. Direct Payments or Standing Orders to the UK registered Action Bequia account at Lloyds Bank (UK)
Payments destined for Lloyds can be made from anywhere but are usually used by UK based individuals or organisations.
Account Name: Action Bequia Charity (UK Charity Number 1142363)
Sort Code: 30-64-97
Sterling Account Number: 25176860
US$ Account Number: 11774484
For those submitting funds to Action Bequia's UK account at Lloyds from outside the UK, the IBAN number is GB95LOYD30649725176860 and the BIC is LOYDGB21676.
When making a bank transfer please include your name in the reference.
Cheques (personal or organisations' including CAF cheques, made out to Action Bequia Charity) should be sent to David Lyon, Calder & Co, 30 Orange Street, London WC2H 7HF.
Because Action Bequia is a UK registered charity, donations from UK tax payers can benefit from a 25% uplift from HMRC (as well as possible tax relief for the individual). Those choosing this facility (called Gift Aid) should download the form below, sign and send it to David Lyon at Calder & Co (address above) or scan it, sign and email to davidlyon@calders.net.
2. US Taxpayers
Action Bequia does not have 501(c)3 designation so for donations of greater than US$250 you may want to consider donating to 501(c)3 designated Community Foundation for St. Vincent & the Grenadines (CFSVG) - please contact Felicity Harley, President of CFSVG (www.cfsvg.org), at communityfoundationforsvg@gmail.com. Address 350 Burnt Hill Road, Hebron, CT 06248, USA; telephone +1 860 882 4576
You will still be able to identify the project(s) that you would like to support and Action Bequia will recognize, in your name(s), the donations you make to CFSVG.
3. Canadian Citizens and Residents
Action Bequia does not have charitable designation in Canada, so for donations of greater than CDN$250, and to ensure tax efficiency, you may consider donating to Bequia Mission, which is a registered Canadian charity. You will still be able to identify the project(s) that you would like to support, and Action Bequia will recognize, in your name(s), the donations you make to Bequia Mission.
Of course, donations can still be made directly to Action Bequia, though tax receipts in that instance cannot be issued.
For details, or to make a donation, please contact: Glen Hebert, President of Bequia Mission, 1326 Richmond Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; Phone: 289-439-7052; Email: glenherbert@sympatico.ca.
4. Action Bequia's Bank of St Vincent & the Grenadines (BoSVG) Account
Action Bequia also has a bank account on SVG where donations can be sent from virtually anywhere but no tax benefits would be applicable on these donations.
You can find our payment details here.
5. You can also donate on Bequia...
..with cheques or cash (in any currency) by filling in the donation form on the back of an Action Bequia Flyer. These flyers are available at the Bequia Tourist Association Office (BTA) in the Harbour or from most Bequia hotels and some restaurants. The BTA have kindly agreed once again to act as a collection point for these Bequia originated donations whether from locals or visitors.
Important: please put them in a sealed envelope marked Action Bequia with your name and email address inside.
Any questions on payment issues:
Please email: info@actionbequia.org.
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