WWF-Australia
Based in NSWWorks to protect natural habitats and wildlife, with programs for oceans, climate, country and inclusive conservation.
- Nature lover
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Charity gifts in their name
The best charity gifts start with the person. Pick a cause they care about, donate in their name, and tell them about the gift. These six charities cover some of the causes people love most, and 100% of your donation goes to the one you choose.
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How to give a donation as a gift
A charity gift is a donation you make on someone's behalf. You choose the charity, give the amount you'd like, then let them know, with a card, a message or a note in person. It works for birthdays, thank yous, farewells and the person who already has everything.
The gift feels personal when the cause fits the person. An animal lover, a keen diver or someone who's been touched by cancer will each have a cause close to their heart. The receipt stays in your name, so any tax deduction is yours.
Want a present they can hold as well? Our guide to gifts that donate to charity covers brands that say thanks with a perk. Giving at Christmas? See our guide to donating to charity for Christmas.
- A gift in their nameDonate on their behalf and tell them about it.
- A gift in memoryHonour someone who has passed with a cause they cared about.
- A shared giftPool money with friends or family for one cause.
Six charities that make great gifts
Each one is ACNC-registered and listed on Tap4Change. Tap a card to see their profile, their latest updates and how to give.
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RSPCA Victoria
Based in VICProtects and cares for animals through its inspectorate, animal care centres and vet clinics, and works to raise animal welfare standards.
- Animal lover
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Make-A-Wish Australia
Based in VICGrants life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses, bringing hope and joy to them and their families.
- Kid at heart
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Australian Cancer Research Foundation
Based in NSWFunds research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer through grants to Australian research institutes, hospitals and universities.
- Touched by cancer
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Brotherhood of St Laurence
Based in VICWorks towards an Australia free of poverty, with services for families, people with disability, job seekers and older people.
- Fair go for all
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Australian Marine Conservation Society
Based in QLDProtects Australia's coasts and oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef, threatened marine species and fisheries.
- Ocean lover
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Want a different charity? Search all 60,000+ charities. How we picked these six: from Tap4Change's charity data, we took the charity with the highest recent annual donations in six causes people often choose as gifts, all marked tax deductible and rated 3 stars with a complete profile. Hospitals, schools, universities, religious groups and charities already featured in our other guides were left out.
A thank you perk from brands that do good
Some donations come with a thank you perk from a partner brand, like a voucher or a free product. It's a small thanks for showing up, never the reason to give. Offers change often, so check what's on when you donate.
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Match the gift to the person
Think about what they love, then find the cause that fits. Here are a few ideas from the charities above.
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For the nature lover
A gift that helps protect wildlife and wild places.
WWF-Australia runs Regenerative Country -
For the animal lover
A gift that helps rescue and care for animals in need.
RSPCA Victoria runs animal care centres -
For the ocean lover
A gift that helps protect reefs, coasts and marine life.
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For the big kid
A gift that helps a seriously ill child have a wish come true.
Make-A-Wish Australia delivers wishes around Australia
What your donation actually pays for
Your gift pays for the work behind each cause, from wildlife rescue and reef protection to research and support for families. The person you're honouring gets a thoughtful present, and the charity gets money it can put where it's needed most.
Programs listed come from each charity's details in Tap4Change's charity data. For how fees, ACNC registration and tax receipts work, see the Tap4Change FAQs, the ACNC Charity Register and the ATO's gifts and donations guide.
Charity gift questions, answered
How do I donate to charity in someone's name?
Pick a charity that suits them, donate on its Tap4Change profile, then tell them about the gift with a card or message. You can give once, or set up a monthly gift if you'd like it to keep going.
Our guide to donating to charity as a gift has more ideas.
Who gets the tax deduction for a charity gift?
You do. The receipt is in the name of the person who paid, so the deduction is yours, not the person you're honouring.
All six charities above are marked as tax deductible in our charity data. Your receipts are saved in your Tap4Change profile.
When does a charity gift work best?
Birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day and Father's Day are popular. So are thank yous, farewells, weddings and new babies.
A gift in memory can also mean a lot to someone who is grieving, especially when it goes to a cause the person they lost cared about.
How much should I give as a charity gift?
Whatever feels right for you. A charity gift doesn't need to match what you'd spend on a present.
You can also pool money with friends or family for a bigger shared gift.
What is a thank you perk, and does it change my donation?
A thank you perk is a small gesture from a brand that partners with Tap4Change, such as a voucher or a free product, offered with some donations. Your donation still goes 100% to the charity. The perk comes from the brand, and offers rotate, so what's available depends on when you give.
If you can't donate right now, reach out to the Tap4Change team at support@tap4change.org. Sharing a charity's page is a great way to help too.