Payroll Giving

Donate straight from your pay before tax

Since its launch in 1987, Payroll Giving has raised over £2 billion for charitable organisations across the UK. It offers a simple and effective way for employers to support charitable giving in the workplace. However, despite its long history, many people are still unaware of Payroll Giving and the benefits it can offer to both employees and employers.

Payroll Giving, also known as Give As You Earn, is a simple and tax-efficient way of making regular donations to UK charities directly from your salary. There are a number of Payroll Giving Agencies that administer the scheme and charge a small fee for their services. Employees can choose which charity they would like to support, provided it is recognised by HMRC as a charity.

Benefits for Employees

Payroll Giving offers a fantastic opportunity to support the charities that matter most to you. It is a highly tax-efficient way of giving because donations are taken from your pay after National Insurance contributions have been deducted, but before Income Tax is calculated. This means your donation costs you less while the charity receives the full amount you choose to give.

Benefits for Employers

Payroll Giving provides employers with an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to supporting employees, local communities and charitable causes. It can form an important part of a company’s responsible business activities and is both flexible and cost-effective to operate.

Employers can choose to cover the administration fees on behalf of their employees, helping even more of each donation reach the chosen charity. Any matching donations or costs associated with running the scheme may also be offset against profits, helping to reduce Corporation Tax.

Benefits for Remus Horse Sanctuary

For charities such as Remus Horse Sanctuary, Payroll Giving provides a dependable source of income that helps us plan ahead with confidence and continue our vital welfare work. Regular donations allow us to budget more effectively and focus on caring for the animals who rely on us.

Another advantage is that Payroll Giving reduces administration, as charities do not need to claim Gift Aid on these donations.

One of the greatest benefits of Payroll Giving is its flexibility. Employees can increase, decrease or pause their donations, change the charity they support, or even make a one-off donation if they prefer not to commit to a regular monthly contribution.

Why use CAF?

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) helps individuals and businesses support the causes they care about through a range of giving and fundraising services. They also provide practical support and banking services for charities, alongside research and guidance that helps strengthen the charity sector.

CAF Give As You Earn is the UK’s largest Payroll Giving scheme, making it easy for employers and employees to get involved.

If your employer does not currently offer Payroll Giving, why not ask them to consider it? You could send them a link to the CAF Give As You Earn webpage for employers, which explains the benefits of the scheme and includes details on how to apply.

Every regular donation, no matter the size, helps Remus Horse Sanctuary continue providing specialist care and a safe haven for animals in need.

Our next Open Day is Sunday 5 July and we look forward to seeing you then!