
Dana Saver – Triodos Charity Saver
Save and help support Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO)
- Support Buddhist projects across the UK
- Save and earn interest
- Choose to donate a percentage of your interest to FWBO
- Interest rates up to 0.15% AER* variable
The Dana Saver is part of the Triodos Charity Saver range of accounts and is run in partnership with Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.
The FWBO is an international network dedicated to communicating Buddhist truths and creating new traditions relevant to the 21st century.
Who can open a Triodos Charity Saver Account?
You can open a Triodos Charity Saver account in your name if you’re over 16, and have £100 or more to save. Or if you want, you can open an account jointly with your partner, a friend or family member over 16.
Interest and tax exemptions
The interest rate is variable, calculated daily and paid twice a year. You can opt to donate some or all of your interest to your chosen charity. Interest is taxable, but if you’re a UK tax payer, you can Gift Aid your donation. You may also be eligible for exemption. You can apply for exemption by downloading the necessary forms from the HMRC website.
For UK residents, complete and return your application with form
R85 Getting your interest without tax taken off .
For overseas residents, complete and return your application with form
R105 Application for a not ordinarily resident saver to receive interest without tax taken off .
Withdrawals
You can make unlimited withdrawals without penalty but you need to give 33 days’ notice.
Manage online or by post
To make life easier and more convenient, you can choose to manage the Triodos Charity Saver Account online, or if you prefer, by post.
Open an account
You can apply for a Charity Saver account simply by clicking the button below.
*Rates correct as of 23 March 2009. Interest rate quoted is Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year. The gross rate is before deduction of tax at standard rate.
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