Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is an easy way of making regular donations to Together For Animals straight from your pay, and the only way to support four animal welfare charities with one tax efficient donation.
With a Payroll Giving donation, Together for Animals’ member charities can reach even more animals in desperate need of help.
Through this form of pre-tax donating, we receive the donation before you would have paid tax on it. This means it costs less, and your support goes so much further – helping four charities and thousands of animals in need.
For example, as a 20% taxpayer if you donate £10 it costs you only £8 from your take home pay, but Together for Animals receives the full £10. If you are a higher rate taxpayer a £10 donation will cost you £6, or maybe as little as £5.50.
£10 per month can help our members rescue and find new homes for abandoned or neglected animals.
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Find out moreWhat is Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving (sometimes known as Workplace Giving or Give as You Earn) is a great way of making regular donations to Together For Animals straight from your pay, and the only way that your donation can automatically go up to 45% further.
By giving to us regularly from your pay, we automatically receive the tax you would have paid on the donation (your payroll department usually sorts this out for us).
With regular donations, Together For Animals can make much needed plans for the future which will allow us to reach even more animals in desperate need of our help.
To start giving, all you have to do is to click here.
If you are an employer looking to find out more about Payroll Giving please visit our webpage.
Payroll Giving FAQs
Want to know more about Payroll Giving? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions:
How does Payroll Giving work?
It’s very easy. You complete the online form and this comes through to us. We make sure that your company operates a scheme that allows you to give to us straight from your pay and we notify your payroll department that you would like to set up a regular donation to us in this way.
If you can’t give to us through your pay, as your company does not operate the scheme (some still don’t!), then we will contact you to let you know. If you would still like to donate to us we can help you arrange a Direct Debit.
If I decide to take part in Payroll Giving and fill out a form today, how long will it be before the first deduction is taken from my pay?
Usually it will start on the next payroll day, but if you are signing up towards the end of the month deductions are likely to start the next but one payroll day.
How do I know that you have 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 if you have indicated that you are happy to receive these. You will know the deduction has started as it will appear on your payslip.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount I have to give?
No, there’s no upper or lower limit, however, we recommend that you give at least £5 gross per month.
How is Payroll Giving different to a Direct Debit (Gift Aid)?
Payroll Giving donations are taken straight from your gross (pre-tax) pay so there is no need for us to claim any tax back through Gift Aid, which saves us additional admin costs. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, Payroll Giving is the only way we can automatically receive all your tax on a donation.
Can I stop giving when I want?
Yes, by notifying your payroll department directly.
What happens to my Payroll Giving deduction if I leave my job?
Payroll Giving automatically stops when you leave your job, but we hope that you will continue to give to us at your next job, you will need to set this up again as your donation is not transferable. If your new employer does not offer a payroll giving scheme and you would still like to donate to us we can help you arrange a Direct Debit.
Is there an administration fee?
Yes, but only a small one. Your employer will use a Payroll Giving Agent (like a charity bank) to distribute you and your colleagues monies. The Payroll Giving Agents are charities that need to make a small charge to cover their operating costs. Some employers pay this fee on your behalf so we receive your full donation.
If your employer doesn’t pay the fee, the Payroll Giving Agent will deduct it from your donation before passing it on to us. This will be between a 2% and 4% charge.
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 should I do if my employer doesn’t currently have a scheme?
If you aren’t sure that they do, fill in the form anyway and we will let you know if they don’t and perhaps we can suggest to them that they introduce one.
Who can I contact if I need any further information?
We hope to have answered all your questions, but if there is anything else please contact us on 0870 609 2810 or send an email to enquiries@togetherforanimals.org.uk
