Questions
Frequently asked
Anything not covered here? Ask us — we're quick to reply.
If I pay full price, is any of my purchase tax-deductible? +
It depends how you choose to pay. Fair value is the trip's honest cost — pay that and it's a normal purchase, so it isn't tax-deductible. If you'd like, you can add a donation on top (our "fair value + gift" option): that gift goes to our Fund — a registered 501(c)(3) in the United States and a registered charity in Europe — and is fully tax-deductible. We issue a receipt for the gift amount. This isn't tax advice; we'll confirm the exact figures on your receipt.
Is anything I buy from the Fieldshop tax-deductible? +
Usually not. Gear is an ordinary purchase: you pay a fair price and receive goods worth about the same, so there's nothing to deduct. Two things can change that. If we offer an item as a fundraiser priced above its fair market value, the amount above that value is a deductible charitable contribution, and we'll state the item's fair market value on the listing and your receipt. And if you buy gear for a genuinely charitable or business purpose — a company kitting out a funded guest, or donating equipment to the Fund — different rules can apply. The clean, fully-deductible route is a straight donation to the Fund. This isn't tax advice; keep your receipt and check with your advisor.
Why the Killary? +
The Killary Fjord in the West of Ireland represents central themes to our mission — Read the mission on the About page.
Read our mission →Why do different people pay different amounts for the same trip? +
Because we price by means, not by product. You pay in full, or — with a recent tax return shown privately — 30% or 50% off, or a fully-funded place. Full-payers help fund the supported and free places. See Access for the full breakdown.
How do you verify income for a supported or fully-funded place? +
Privately. We ask for a recent tax return (or, for a fully-funded place, a tax return or a benefit statement). Verification happens off to the side, with care — never on the trip.
Will the other people on my trip know what I paid? +
No. That's the whole point. A guest who pays nothing and a guest who pays in full share the same day without either knowing the other's situation.
What if my place is fully funded — do I need my own gear? +
No. For fully-funded guests we provide the gear and anything else you need so you arrive comfortable.
Do I need any experience? +
None. Most of our day experiences start on dry land, and every trip is matched to your level with a guide at your side.
Can I pay in instalments? +
Yes. Reserve any place with a deposit and pay the balance in instalments.
Still have a question?
Pricing, dates, access — ask anything, in private. Supported and funded requests are handled with care.