payroll giving
Payroll giving is a great way to give your employees the chance to give something back. It enables them to give a monthly donation to us tax free.
Make the difference to thousands of lives by making a regular donation through your payroll.
Alder Hey Children's Charity relies upon generous people like you, who support our ground-breaking research, help us to purchase vital medical equipment and improve our patients' experience.
You can help us provide outstanding care to more children by donating to us each payday. It is a simple, easy and effective way to make the difference.
Payroll Giving is a simple and tax efficient way to donate regularly to Alder Hey Children's Charity directly from your salary.
See how little it will cost you each month to make a real difference to the hospital:
| Your Pledge | Actual cost to you (standard rate taxpayer – 20%) | Actual cost to you (higher rate taxpayer – 40%) |
|---|---|---|
| £5 | £4 | £3 |
| £10 | £8 | £6 |
| £15 | £12 | £9 |
Whatever the size of the business, Payroll Giving is quick, easy and inexpensive to put into place.
Benefits to your Company
There are real business benefits to your company offering Payroll Giving, such as:
- Enhancing your reputation as a socially responsible organisation.
- Makes it easy for staff to give tax efficiently and demonstrates the Company’s commitment to supporting causes that are important to them.
- It increases the charitable gift from staff with little cost or effort.
- It provides invaluable resource and funds research into childhood diseases that affect children not just in the UK but throughout the world.
What do I do now?
That's simple. All you need to do is fill in the form and take it to your payroll department. You may not see your donation coming out straight away but don't worry, sometimes your money may take a few weeks to get to us, but you will see your donation appearing on your payslip within a month or so.
Your employer may not know about Payroll Giving and the endless benefits it has to both you and us, so why not direct them to this website or call us and we’ll guide them on how to set up a scheme.
Frequently asked Questions
We hope to answer any questions you have about Payroll Giving below, but if not then please contact us on 0151 252 5716 or email help@alderheycharity.com.
how does payroll giving work?
Payroll giving works in 4 simple steps:
- You apply for Payroll Giving using our form.
- We notify your payroll department of your wish to donate to Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
- Your employer sets up a pre-tax deduction from your salary.
- The deduction is sent to the Payroll Giving Agency that your employer is registered with and they then send the donations to Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
Donations go through this process in order to be more tax efficient.
what is a Payroll Giving Agency?
All companies that have a Payroll Giving scheme in place are registered with a Payroll Giving Agency (PGA). PGAs administer Payroll Giving schemes in the workplace, handle all donations on behalf of businesses and make sure that these funds are distributed to the nominated charities.
how much should I give?
This is entirely at your discretion. You can stop, start, decrease or increase your donation whenever you like. Simply tell your payroll department, giving them at least one month’s notice.
what should I do if my employer doesn’t currently have a Payroll Giving scheme?
Your employer will need to register with an HM Revenue & Customs approved Payroll Giving Agency and have the facility to make pre-tax deductions to your payroll system.
Simply print off the Payroll Giving form and pass it onto your employers to get the ball rolling.
Whatever the size of the company you work for, Payroll Giving is quick and easy to put into place so your employer should be very open to setting up the scheme.
how flexible is Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving is a voluntary donation and you can stop it at any time or change the amount you give by telling your payroll department, giving them one month's notice. You can also give to more than one charity at once.
how do I know that Alder Hey Children’s Charity has received my donation?
Your donation is very important to us and we will write to thank you. We may also send you updates on our work and the progress of our appeals. You can also ask your payroll department to ask the Payroll Giving Agency for confirmation that your donation has been received.
can I still give through my pension?
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.
what happens to my Payroll Giving deduction if I leave my job?
If you leave employment your Payroll Giving donation will automatically stop. It is up to you to contact the payroll department at your next employer if you wish to start giving through the scheme again.
who can I contact if I need any further information?
If you have any queries regarding making a donation to Alder Hey Children's Charity, then please call our team on 0151 252 5716.
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