> Unless I've missed something, this gift aid is money we could be
> reclaiming from the government to supplement donations, but aren't
> able to. We're not actually paying it in tax.

If "we" is WMUK, then no, we're not. But we as individuals are paying
money to the taxman, which could be redirected to in WMUK/WMF coffers,
but is not.

What steps are the board talking, to ensure that this situation ends ASAP?

Implementing the Hudson review, continually improvement of our governance, and building relationships at all levels of the WMF they see us as competent and trustworthy stewards of donors' funds.

Chris