It is very easy; complete
the online Workplace Giving form.
Our Payroll Giving partner,
Workplace Giving, makes sure that your company operates a scheme that allows
you to give to us straight from your pay. They will notify your payroll
department that you would like to set up a regular donation to us in this way.
If your company does not
operate the scheme, we will contact you.
Usually it will
start on the next payroll day, but if you are signing up towards the end of the
month, deductions are likely to start the following payroll day.
The deduction will appear on
your payslip. Also, as your donation is very important to us, we will write to
thank you. We may also send you updates on our work if you have indicated that
you are happy to receive these.
No, there is no
upper or lower limit. However, we ask that you give at least £5 a month.
Direct Debit is a
regular payment/donation that comes out of your bank account. With Payroll
Giving, the donation is taken from your gross pay (before tax) so we get your
donation amount, plus the tax you would’ve paid on that amount. Also, because
the tax amount is given to us automatically, it saves us on administration time
and cost.
Yes – just notify
your payroll department.
Payroll Giving
automatically stops when you leave your job, but we hope that you will continue
to give to us at your next job. You will need to set this up again as your
donation is not transferable.
Yes, but only a
small one. Your employer will use a Payroll Giving agent (like a charity bank).
Payroll Giving agents are charities that need to make a small charge to cover
their operating costs. Some employers pay this fee on your behalf so we receive
your full donation.
If your employer
doesn’t pay the fee, the Payroll Giving agent will deduct it from your donation
before passing it on to us. It will be between a 2% and 4% charge.
You will receive
tax relief at the rate of tax you pay – each pound you give will generate £1.66
if you are a higher rate taxpayer (40%) or £2 if you are an additional rate
(50%) tax payer.
Yes – if you receive an
occupational pension and your pension provider deducts tax through the PAYE
system, you are still eligible for the scheme. Simply ask your occupational
pension provider to make a donation from your pension before tax has been
deducted.
If you are not sure if your
employer has a Payroll Giving scheme, fill in the form anyway. We will let you
know if they don’t and perhaps suggest to them that they introduce one.
You can also phone the Workplace Giving
helpline on 020 8381 2479.
We hope we answered all your questions, but
if there is anything else, please call the Workplace Giving helpline on 020 8381 2479.
