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I don't think that's true - avoidance is defined in legislation. There are several specific anti avoidance rules etc which deny the benefit of reliefs, exemptions etc where actions are part of arrangements with a main purpose of avoiding tax.
Absent anything else, claiming a relief wouldn't be viewed as avoidance (at least not as that term is used in law)
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NickCJ
Exactly. Gift aid is a form of tax avoidance, but it's hardly immoral/unethical.
(Unless the charity in question shouldn't really have charitable status in the first place, like most private schools.)