Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving is a unique, government-supported workplace initiative that benefits everyone.

The scheme allows employees, or occupational pensioners, to give regularly to any UK charity directly from their pay, before tax is deducted. It costs no more to give more. For example, if you are a standard rate taxpayer your £8 donation will net The Eve Appeal £10 via Payroll Giving.

Employees
Payroll Giving is extremely simple providing that your employer offers a Payroll Giving scheme. First of all, you authorise your employer to deduct regular charitable donations from your pay. Your employer pays these donations to an approved Payroll Giving Agency who then distributes the money to the charity or charities of your choice. Once your donation is set up, there is nothing more you need do.

Employers
Payroll Giving is a simple way to demonstrate your commitment to staff morale and good causes.

Most payroll software systems are already capable of administering a Payroll Giving scheme but help is readily available. All schemes are administered by a special Payroll Giving Agency approved by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), so employer responsibilities are minimal. Simply send all the money collected to the agency once a month (at the same time as Pay As You Earn tax is sent to HMRC) and the agency will do the rest.

Matched donations made by employers will be allowed as a deduction against profits for tax purposes.

Payroll Giving Quality Mark
The Payroll Giving Quality Mark recognises and rewards employers and pension providers for making Payroll Giving available to their staff. It comprises a certificate and a logo as well as Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. To find out more, visit the Payroll Giving Centre website, operated by the Institute of Fundraising.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/payrollgiving/