For Synagogues
Claim the 25% HMRC owes your synagogue - on every eligible donation
Your congregation already gives generously at Shabbat, during High Holy Days, and through standing orders. Trust Alma captures Gift Aid declarations in 30 seconds and helps you reclaim thousands more each year - without changing how your donors give.
25%
The top-up HMRC adds on every eligible donation from a UK taxpayer
£2k-£4k
Extra annual Gift Aid for a mid-size shul raising £40,000/year
30 sec
Time to capture an enduring declaration at the kiosk
UK synagogues leave significant Gift Aid unclaimed every year. Many tzedakah donations are tracked on paper or not tracked at all, and even standing orders are only claimed about half the time. Alma closes the gap with a simple kiosk at the entrance, an online giving page for remote donors, and a Donation Hub that handles HMRC claims in a few clicks. We never take a cut of your Gift Aid. Every penny goes to the shul.
Capabilities
Built for how synagogues give
Every feature designed around how Jewish communities already give - Shabbat, High Holy Days, Kiddush collections, and regular tzedakah.
Shabbat-ready kiosk
A tablet at the entrance captures declarations as the congregation arrives. Returning donors are recognised by phone number and confirm in 5 seconds. Works on affordable Android tablets.
Tzedakah tracking
Log regular donations, reclaim Gift Aid on each one, and keep a complete trail. Declarations remain valid until cancelled, so one signature covers years of giving.
Kiddush and event collections
Cash donations under £30 qualify for GASDS. Log your Kiddush collection totals in Alma and claim an extra 25% from HMRC - track against the £8,000 annual cap automatically.
Full control, no commission
We charge a flat monthly fee, never a percentage of your Gift Aid. Plans start free and scale as you grow. Every extra pound goes to the shul.
HMRC-ready exports
Export a CSV in the exact format HMRC expects. Submit through Charities Online using your existing Government Gateway login and receive payment directly into your synagogue's bank account.
AI assistant
Ask Alma questions about your donors, search records, and generate reports via chat. The AI assistant helps you stay on top of Gift Aid without spreadsheets or manual lookups.
How it works
Three steps to reclaim your Gift Aid
Set up your kiosk
Open the Alma kiosk URL on a tablet and place it near the entrance or registration desk. Add your logo, branding, and a welcome message. Fifteen minutes, no IT help needed.
Congregants declare
Donors tap the kiosk, enter their mobile number, confirm their details, and sign a Gift Aid declaration in 30 seconds. Returning congregants skip straight to the amount.
Submit to HMRC
Export an HMRC-format CSV from the Donation Hub, upload it to HMRC through Charities Online, and receive payment in around 5 weeks.
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Common questions from synagogue treasurers
Can we use Alma during Shabbat?
Does Alma work for Kiddush collections?
What about recurring donations?
Is our congregants' data safe?
How much does it cost?
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