What is Payroll Giving?

Payroll Giving is a simple, tax effective way to donate to charity. You simply authorise your employer to deduct your donation from your pay packet – and because Payroll Giving deductions are made before PAYE tax is calculated and deducted, the charity receives the full amount pledged, including the money that would otherwise have been paid in tax. If you pay tax at the basic rate (22%), it will cost you only £7.80 to donate £10 to CLAPA

What are the benefits of Payroll Giving?

Being able to rely on a regular income allows us to plan ahead for the future. Employees can know that the charity of their choice is able to make the best use of their regular, tax-free donation. For employers with a Payroll Giving Scheme, are likely to see benefits such as an enhanced public image and higher staff morale, and possibly helping the retention and recruitment of employees.

Changes to Payroll Giving

There is never a bad time to begin Payroll Giving in your organisation – in the 2004 Budget, the Chancellor announced the Payroll Giving Grants programme to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to take up Payroll Giving.

How do I start Payroll Giving?

If you would like information on how to set up a Payroll Giving scheme, please contact CLAPA on 020 7833 4883 to get a Payroll Giving Form. If your employer has a scheme in place and you would like to donate to CLAPA simply complete CLAPA's Payroll Giving Form and give it to your payroll department and they'll do the rest.