"Former Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Lord Oakeshott, who gives large amounts to charity, described the policy as an example of "bad society, not big society", adding: "It's insulting nonsense to pretend people give generously to charity to dodge tax."...
..."Currently, higher-rate taxpayers donating to a charity can reclaim a substantial proportion. From April, the maximum will be £50,000 per year, or 25% of the individual's income."
Who is kidding who?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/apr/07/george-osborne-charities-donation-tax-revolt