What we were told about Gift Aid can still be found,
here.
From which:
Gift aid
• The first step will be to value the benefits provided to the different categories of member and
establish, for each category, if the 25% / £25 donor benefit limits are broken. Based on these
calculations you should then decide if you want to restructure the membership subscriptions and
associated benefits. You will also need to take into consideration any VAT implications.
• You should then present your preferred interpretation to HMRC Charities for approval. This may
require flexibility and negotiation so it may take some time to agree. You should also agree what
pre-registration subscriptions gift aid can be recovered on.
• You will need to set up systems for obtaining and storing gift aid declarations from members. If you
ensure gift aid declarations can be backdated and cover donations to other group charities then gift
aid can also be claimed on the member’s donations to other group charities in the last 4 years
Of course I've no idea of what we weren't told.
However the documents also set out that the first step after charitable registration of the CTC (Reg No 1147607) would be for it to merge with (takeover) the CTC Charitable Trust (Reg No 1104324). Presumbably it is only when that step is completed that Gift Aid will be discussed with HMRC.
I have no idea of the timescale for either process, perhaps both will prove to be similar to that taken to set up the new website.
I'd guess the wheels are still turning with regard to merging the CTC and the Trust. The main CTC website's
structure page is out of date,
Cyclists' Touring Club, is registered as a charity in Scotland no SC042541, the application for registration in England and Wales is awaiting a decision
However Gift Aid is already available on
donations* to CTC (Reg No 1147607).
*There's a little link at the bottom to the Gift Aid form.