If a company sponsors an ammature mens football team, is the money they donate tax deductable?

Question

And if so, what exactly does this mean?

Answer 1

it depends on how much they donate, it is usually classed as a gift and no tax is paid on it.

Answer 2

I think so, but im not too sure

Answer 3

The sponsorship will probably come from the companies Community fund, or call it what they will and as such will be regarded as a charitable donation on the books and  will not be liable to be taxed when the company submit their annual figures to the Inland Revenue.