Can we claim gift aid on the fee paid by non-members to attend a come and sing/play day?

No. This would not qualify as a membership subscription payment, it is paying a fee to access an event / service. However if entry is by way of donation, you may claim Gift aid on the donation:  

  • if it was a free choice to make the donation (meaning there is the option of taking part for free) then you could claim on the full donation.  

  • if it was a minimum donation - you can only Gift Aid the amount over and above the minimum requested.