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title: "GASDS Claiming Methods"
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updated: 2026-04-08T23:35:45Z
published: 2026-04-08T23:35:45Z
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# GASDS Claiming Methods

GASDS offers **two distinct claiming methods**, and organisations must choose **one method per UK tax year.** The chosen method applies to the entire year and cannot be changed once a claim has been filed.

The two methods are:

## **1. General Donations Method**
This is the most commonly used method.
It allows organisations to claim on eligible small donations regardless of where they were received.

Key features:
* Annual limit of **£8,000 per tax year**
* Applies to all eligible small donations across the organisation
* Suitable for most charities and churches

## 2. Community Buildings Method
This method is less common but can be advantageous for organisations with multiple qualifying buildings.

Key features:
* Annual limit of **£8,000 per building**
* Only available to organisations that are not CASCs
* Designed for organisations with regular community activities in defined buildings

This method can significantly increase the total claimable amount for organisations with multiple community buildings.

### How to assign transactions to buildings?
Users can now assign transactions and manual entries to specific buildings:

- When adding **transactions**, dropdown menu for buildings will appear in the confirmation dialog
- When adding **manual entries**, a building dropdown appears in the off-canvas form

### How to reassign a transaction?
- Select items in the donation list and click **Assign to Building** to change the building assignment
- A **building** column now shows in the donation list for community buildings claims
- Unassigned items (no building) are excluded from per-building HMRC totals

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### How to edit a claim method?
- You can change the claim method by the **dropdown menu** on the **financial year card** on the **GASDS list page**
- The method **locks** automatically when a claim is filed to HMRC (or marked as manually filed)
- **Deleting all claims** will unlock the method again
- You will see a confirmation pop up before any changes are made

:::(Info) (Next steps)
[CASC Status and Eligibility Requirements](/v1/docs/casc-status-and-eligibility-requirements)
[GASDS vs Repayment: Understanding the Differences](/v1/docs/gasds-vs-repayment-understanding-the-differences)
[Navigating the GASDS Menu and Screen](/v1/docs/navigating-the-gasds-menu-and-screen)
[Creating and Managing GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/creating-and-managing-gasds-claims)
[Understanding the GASDS Annual Allowance](/v1/docs/understanding-the-gasds-annual-allowance)
[Creating a GASDS Claim](/v1/docs/creating-a-claim)
[Adjustments in GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/adjustments-in-gasds-claims)
[Filing GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/filing-gasds-claims)
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