Why Donate Shares Instead of Selling and Donating Cash?

You can sell your shares and donate the cash yourself. This involves arranging the sale, paying any applicable brokerage, waiting for settlement and then making a separate donation.

A simpler guided option

Donate Your Shares offers another option and brings those steps together. Through one guided process, you transfer your eligible ASX-listed shares and we coordinate the required paperwork and sale, and the proceeds are directed to charity.

Possible tax differences

Donating shares may also provide different tax outcomes from selling and donating cash. Depending on the shares, their value, the recipient's DGR status and your circumstances, you may be entitled to a tax deduction. Capital gains tax may still apply, so it is important to obtain independent tax advice.

The result is a simpler way to turn shares you no longer need into support for charity.

Why use Donate Your Shares?

- One guided process from share transfer to charitable donation

- Less administration than selling and donating separately

- A practical option for small, inherited or unwanted shareholdings (we also accept large shareholdings)

- Donation documentation provided

- More of your portfolio transformed into meaningful impact

General Information Disclaimer

Please note this list may not be exhaustive, and this article contains general information only and does not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Requirements vary between holdings, brokers, registries and personal circumstances. Consider obtaining advice from an appropriately qualified professional.