Payroll giving

Payroll Giving is a simple and tax efficient way to regularly give to charity directly from your pay.  Providing your employer offers a Payroll Giving scheme, it is easy to donate to Depaul UK via your payroll.

You simply need to authorise your employer to deduct regular charitable donations from your pay. Your employer will then pay those deductions to a Payroll Giving Agency approved by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).  The agency then distributes the money to the charity or charities of your choice.

The Benefits of Payroll Giving

• The agreed regular deductions your employer makes from your pay are before you pay tax, which means that you get tax relief included in your donation at your top rate of tax.  For example, if you pay tax at the basic rate of 20%, it would only cost you £8 to make a £10 donation to Depaul UK.
• Depaul UK benefits from receiving a regular flow of income, which allows us to plan our charitable activities with confidence.

How to find out if your employer offers payroll giving

Ask your employer's payroll department if they offer a Payroll Giving scheme.  If not, why not suggest that they start one - it is easy and inexpensive to run. They can find out more about how to get started in the HMRC Guidance for employers.

How do I know if I am eligible to join the scheme?

You will be eligible provided that you are an employee or pensioner and that your employer deducts Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax from your pay or pension.

For more information phone us on 0207 939 1276, or visit HM Revenue and Customs website.