Fellowship Contributions

The Global China Academy Fellowship is supported through a combination of annual subscriptions and voluntary contributions. This dual structure reflects both the institutional framework of the Academy and the diverse contexts of its global Fellowship.
For UK-based Fellows, these contributions are treated as professional subscriptions for tax purposes, as the GCA is listed on HMRC’s List 3 of approved learned societies and professional organisations.
Sustained support from Fellows enables the Academy to maintain and develop its core academic activities, including academic publications, Global China Dialogues, and international collaboration.

Fellowship contributions can be made using the following methods:

We encourage UK-based Fellows to use Direct Debit for annual Fellowship contributions.
A sample Direct Debit (GoCardless) form is provided for reference only, to illustrate the information required. It should not be completed or submitted.
Please s et up a Direct Debit online for your annual Fellowship contribution, see How Direct Debit Works.
A QR code is available at the bottom of this page for mobile access.
Direct Debit offers convenience, continuity, and reduced administrative costs.

If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please download the GCA Subscription receipt template GCA Subscription receipt template_fillable, which includes the Academy’s bank details.
After making the payment, please complete the form and return it to the Academy. A signed receipt will then be issued.

For Fellows who do not wish to use the subscription (Direct Debit) system, payments may also be made via PayPal using the button below.
Fellows are also encouraged to visit the Support us page to learn more about how donations support the Academy’s wider activities.
This option is similar in function to the donation methods available on the Support us page, but is provided here for convenience in making Fellowship-related payments.
Fellowship contributions and donations are treated differently in terms of purpose and tax status.
An automatically generated receipt is available when using the Donorbox option on the Support us page.
Before making a payment, please see How the PayPal Donation Button Works.

The Global China Academy is registered for Gift Aid. UK taxpayers may choose to support the Academy through donations under the Gift Aid scheme.
The Charity Gift Aid Declaration form can be downloaded Charity_GAD_Multiple_Donations, or directly from the HMRC website.

You may be entitled to claim tax relief on your Fellowship subscription (for UK tax purposes) if it is relevant to your professional activities.
The Global China Academy is on the HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) list of Approved learned societies and professional organisations (List 3). These societies are approved for tax relief under Section 344 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.
An individual Fellow paying an annual subscription to the GCA whose employment duties, to some extent, involve or contribute to aspects of the GCA’s Academic Mission, may qualify for tax relief, see How to Claim Tax Relief.
The process for making a claim can be followed here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-income-tax-relief-for-your-employment-expenses-p87

All UK-based Fellows are required to complete their payments by 6 April 2026 in order to be counted within the 2025/2026 tax year. From 2027 onwards, they are required to make their annual Fellowship contributions in January each year.
The GCA Fellowship contribution is not a charitable donation and is therefore not eligible for Gift Aid.
The Academy is currently transitioning from PayPal and card-based payments to a more streamlined Direct Debit and bank transfer system.
For bank transfer payments, including those made by international Fellows, a formal receipt will be issued by the Global China Academy.
A QR code is provided for convenience. It may be scanned using a phone or from a screen, or printed for display. Guidance on how to use the QR code is available here: set up in 3 easy steps — Scan, Enter, Confirm. The process takes under 2 minutes.

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