Ways To Give
Every gift helps us get closer to fulfilling our mission — funding vital projects and programmes that change lives. Whether you’re an individual, a business, or a community group, there are many meaningful ways you can support us. By donating today, you can enact change and help us in our quest to build flourishing communities that are powered by opportunity, authenticity, and a deep sense of belonging. Explore below and choose the way that works best for you.
Contribute with Purpose
Give Money
The simplest and most powerful way to make a difference.
- One-off Gifts – Donate securely online, by bank transfer, or by cheque.
- Regular Monthly Giving – Become a Friend of OCACH and help us plan for the future.
- Major Gifts – Partner with us through a transformational gift of £10,000 or more.
- Gift Aid – UK taxpayers can boost every £1 you give by 25% at no extra cost.
- Payroll Giving – Give straight from your salary before tax.
Leave a Legacy
Your compassion can live on for generations.
- Gifts in Wills – Leave a share of your estate, a fixed sum, or a residuary gift.
- In Memory Giving – Honour a loved one by supporting causes they cared about.
- Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) – Give tax-efficiently through CAF, Stewardship, or other providers.
- Life Insurance Policies – Name us as a beneficiary and create a lasting impact.
Give Assets & Goods
Your assets can change lives.
- Property & Land – Donate real estate with potential tax relief on Capital Gains.
- Shares & Securities – Gifts of stock offer full income tax relief and no CGT.
- Vehicles – Cars, vans, and bikes can be donated and auctioned through trusted schemes.
- Goods-in-Kind – From clothing to IT equipment, we welcome practical donations.
- Professional Services – Offer your skills pro bono in law, finance, IT, design, or marketing.
Contribute to our Mission and Work
Business Partners
We invite you to join our growing business supporters list!
If you own your own business or work for a company who has an interest in supporting OCACH, you can direct a portion of sales revenue to be donated to the organization. We work with many businesses who find that marketing their relationship with OCACH helps increase their overall sales while also benefiting our communities at large. Ways to support us:
- Sponsorships & Partnerships - Align your brand with our mission.
- Matched Giving - Encourage staff giving and double the impact.
- Cause-related marketing - Dedicate a percentage of sales to support our work.
- Staff fundraising & volunteering - Inspire your teams to make a difference.
- Gift in kind - Donate products, meeting space, or expertise.
Workplace Giving
Find out if your company participates in a workplace giving campaign — an annual employer-sponsored program that allows employees to make charitable contributions through payroll deduction and other payment methods. This will allow you to set an automated amount to donate (tax-free) to OCACH each time you receive a paycheck. Your company may also offer the opportunity to match up to 100% of your contributions so you can double your impact.
Your Gift, Your Impact
Give Time & Skills
Not all gifts are financial.
- Volunteer With Us – Use your time and talents to support our projects.
- Corporate Volunteering Days – Engage your team in meaningful community service.
- Governance & Advisory Roles – Share your expertise as a trustee, ambassador, or adviser.
- Spread the Word – Use your network and social media to amplify our cause.
Events & Fundraising
Every event brings people together for a cause.
- Charity Balls & Galas – Join our signature fundraising events.
- Community Challenges – Host a bake sale, quiz night, or fun run.
- Peer-to-Peer Giving – Fundraise for us through marathons, bike rides, or personal challenges.
- Auctions & Raffles – Bid or donate items for charity auctions.
- Digital Campaigns – Take part in Giving Tuesday, Christmas, Ramadan, and other appeals.
Trusts & Foundations
We welcome support from charitable trusts, foundations, and institutions.
- Grant Funding – Apply your resources to transform lives.
- Partnership Projects – Co-develop programmes that align with your mission.
- Institutional Support – We work with government and international bodies to maximise impact.
Alternate Ways to Support
There are many ways you can support the work we do and create lasting impact in our communities. Below are quick, easy and flexible alternate ways you could show your support for OCACH:
Donate Your Insurance Policy
Are you paying premiums for a life insurance policy you no longer need? Consider donating it to OCACH. Utilising a well-established concept known as life settlements, donated life insurance policies may be sold for the policy’s true market value. Those proceeds, in turn, can be reallocated to the initiatives and goals that our organization wishes to accomplish on behalf of those we serve.
If you are interested in this program or wish to obtain more information, please send an email to our Impact Makermanager Mel at: impact maker@ocach.org.uk
Vehicle Donations
Automobile donations are an incredibly fast and easy way to help OCACH. Your vehicle donations help support our vital work and are an easy way for you to get rid of an unwanted vehicle. To make a donation or for more information reach to Mel at impactmaker@ocach.org.uk. Please note, donations of this type must be in excellent condition. Thank you.
Stock Donations
If you wish to donate stock, please contact your broker to process a transfer of securities. Please inform us of your transaction via email at impactmaker@ocach.org.uk so that we can assist with the process, track your donation, and provide the required tax acknowledgement.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the most flexible and tax-efficient ways to give in the UK. It is a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support their favorite nonprofit organization. It works like a charitable giving account: you make a donation now, receive immediate tax relief, and then recommend grants to charities over time.
Why Choose a DAF?
- Immediate Tax Benefits – Your gift qualifies for UK tax relief, including Gift Aid and capital gains exemptions.
- Flexibility – Contribute when it’s best for you, and decide later which charities to support.
- Simplicity – No need to set up your own foundation — the DAF handles all the admin.
- Privacy – You can choose to give anonymously.
- Legacy Planning – Involve your family in giving decisions that last for generations.
If you are interested in DAF giving or wish to obtain more information, please send an email to our Impact Maker manager Mel at: impactmaker@ocach.org.uk
