Payroll Giving is one of the easiest and most flexible ways of regularly giving to charity. Your favourite causes will receive a regular income without using any of its resources, allowing it to continue its valuable work.
How can I take part in the scheme?
Please complete the Payroll Giving Sign-Up form (or donor form) below, and pass to you payroll administrator:
How is Payroll Giving ‘Tax Effective’?
Take a look at the table below to see how Payroll Giving saves you money and gives your nominated charities more.
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Gift received by charity |
Basic rate tax payer (22% tax) |
Higher rate tax payer (40% tax) | ||
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Tax relief |
Cost to donor |
Tax relief |
Cost to donor | |
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£5.00 |
£1.10 |
£3.90 |
£2.00 |
£3.00 |
|
£10.00 |
£2.20 |
£7.80 |
£4.00 |
£6.00 |
|
£20.00 |
£4.40 |
£15.60 |
£8.00 |
£12.00 |
|
£50.00 |
£11.00 |
£39.00 |
£20.00 |
£60.00 |
Does your employer offer Tax Effective Payroll Giving?
Your employer must be registered with an approved Payroll Giving Agency to make donations on your behalf. Why not check whether they have a scheme in place and if not, contact us and we may be able to help.
Can I give to any charity through Payroll Giving?
Yes, any charity in Wales or in the UK. If you want to support a lesser known charity, we’d suggest that you provide the charity’s contact details and charity number on the form.
Having trouble with which charity to chose?
Have a look at www.guidestar.org.uk, you can search all charities in Wales and the UK.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount I have to give?
The minimum amount is £1.00 per month or 25p per week, however, we recommend that you give at least £5 gross per month which will cost you £3.90 if you are a standard rate tax payer or £3 if you are a higher rate tax payers. The average monthly gift is £8.00.
How is Payroll Giving different to a Direct Debit (Gift Aid)?
Payroll Giving is taken straight from your gross (pre tax) pay so there is no need for the charity you choose to physically claim the tax back through Gift Aid from HM Revenue & Customs, this saves them money in administration.
How does my gift reach my chosen charities?
The deduction will be shown on your payslip. Your employer would have signed a contract with a Payroll Giving Agency, who handle all monies donated through the scheme and are regulated by HM Revenue & Customs.
A copy of the form you fill in is sent to your company’s Payroll Giving Agency so that when your employer sends them your first donation they know who the donation is coming from and which charity to send it on to.
Additionally each charity is sent a copy of the form and in most cases they will write to you to ‘Thank you’ for your donation and then update you regularly with further information about the charity and their work.
What happens to my Payroll Giving deduction if I leave my job?
If you leave employment Payroll Giving will automatically stop, it is up to you to contact your payroll department at your next employer to start giving through the scheme again.
Is there an administration fee?
Payroll Giving Agencies are charities and need to make small administration charges (3-5%), though with our scheme, there is no administration – 100% of your gift will go to your chosen charities.