Shares for Good is a trust established to provide a charitable home for unwanted shares. Shareholders donate their unwanted shares, which are then transferred into the Shares for Good Trust. All fees are waived and 100% of the proceeds paid out to the current recipient charity. Once the shares are sold and the proceeds paid out, the charity will then arrange for donation receipts to be distributed to donors who requested to receive a receipt.
Recipient charities are usually selected on an annual basis, commencing 1st April and running through to 31st March.
Registered charities can submit their applications at anytime during the year, however all applications are processed between 1st November and 1 February.
Preference is given to charities working in the social services sector, who aim to improve communities by reducing poverty, improving equity between groups, supporting children and their families, and enhancing the wellbeing and opportunities for those most at risk.
Shares for Good carries out strict due diligence when determining which charity partners are selected each year.
If you are a Shareholder and wish to donate the cash from the sale of your shares to charity, simply complete the online donation form, via the below 'DONATE NOW' button.
Have your 9-digit holder number (CSN) handy. This can be found on your dividend statement. Ensure you include all the necessary information requested in the donation form.
Ensure you tick the box that asks if you would like to receive a receipt and submit your donation form.
Remember receipts will only be issued once your donated shares are sold - this happens quarterly, at which time the charity will issue you with a receipt.
Please read the 'Frequently asked questions' below.
If these don't answer your question, or you're unsure about anything at all, please don't hesitate to contact our Shares for Good coordinator via the 'Contact' tab in the menu at the top of the page.