Payroll Giving

Easy and tax-free, Payroll Giving is a way to support a cause you care about through your salary. It’s also known as Give As You Earn (GAYE).

Why Payroll Giving?

Payroll Giving is a tax-free scheme that allows you to donate to any cause you care about directly from your salary each payday.

Regular payday donations provides us with a reliable income. This means we can plan ahead and commit to long-term projects and providing services and support to those affected by leukodystrophy.

Benefits of Payroll Giving

• It’s tax free

Payroll Giving is deducted from your pay before tax, so your gift will go even further. For example, a £10 donation will only cost you £8 if you’re a standard rate taxpayer.

• It’s effortless

It’s easy to set up and the donation is automatically taken from your gross income every time you’re paid. You can increase or cancel your donation at any time through your payroll department.

• Your donations stop automatically if you change jobs or retire

So you won’t need to contact us to let us know. You’ll be able to set up Payroll Giving again if your new employer takes part in the scheme. If you’re retiring, your employer may be able to continue your donation through your pension – it’s worth checking with them.

• Your employer may match your donation

Many workplaces offer to match their employees’ donations. Check with your employer to see if they can make your donation go even further.

Next steps

• Ask your employer if you have a scheme in place and how to sign up.
• Complete the sign up form provided by your HR or Payroll department.
• No scheme in place? Ask your employer to consider starting a scheme.

Payroll Giving is a tax-efficient scheme that allows your employees to donate to us directly from their salary.

Why Payroll Giving?

Payroll Giving is a scheme which allows employees to donate to charity from their pay tax-free. Employees can opt to donate to any UK charity or good cause from their salary. Contributions are deducted from gross pay before tax is calculated by the employer’s payroll department. Donating to charities tax-free directly through your salary is the most tax-efficient way to give.

‍Payroll Giving donations are taken from pay after National Insurance but before tax. A donation of £5 a month would actually cost an employee £4 from their take-home pay (if they  pay 20% tax) or £3 (if they pay 40% tax).

‍Payroll Giving is important. Encouraging regular donations is vital for the future of charities. Charities big and small depend on the regular income that Payroll Giving provides as it allows them to plan their work including research, building projects, and giving practical help to those vulnerable and in need.

Benefits of Payroll Giving for employers:

There are lots of benefits to offering a Payroll Giving scheme for your employees and every employer in the UK can start a scheme regardless of your size.

• Quick, simple and easy to set up, at no cost*.
• Enhances your Corporate Social Responsibility profile.
• Boosts your reputation and public image.
• Demonstrates commitment to causes your employees care about.
• Aids staff recruitment and retention, and improves moral.

Payroll Giving Quality Mark

The Payroll Giving Quality Mark is a government-supported accreditation which recognises and rewards organisations of all sizes for offering and promoting Payroll Giving to their employees.

There are five levels of Quality Mark – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Organisations are given points for employee participation, paying the admin charges, matching donations, hosting events and running digital promotions. Organisations who achieve a Quality Mark will receive a certificate and logo to use on their company materials.

Find out more about the Payroll Giving Quality Mark

If you need any help setting up a Payroll Giving Scheme, please get in touch: info@alextlc.org.