Payroll giving
Give As You Earn: it costs less to give more
Payroll giving is a flexible scheme that lets you give to charity straight from your gross salary, before tax is taken off. That means you get tax relief on your donation straight away.
How it works
1
Check with your employer
If you’re a UK taxpayer paid through PAYE, your employer can almost certainly offer payroll giving. Some employers even match their employees’ donations.
2
Choose how much to give
Give a regular monthly amount, or make a one-off gift.
3
Tell your payroll department
They’ll do the rest. They may need to search for British Humanist Association, our registered name (registered charity no. 285987).
For you
- It costs less to give more
- It’s very easy to set up
- You can stop or change your donation at any time, just by telling your payroll department
For Humanists UK
- Regular giving helps us plan ahead, knowing what income to expect each year
- There’s no admin for us: we receive a regular statement and simply bank the payment
Questions about payroll giving
What if my employer doesn’t offer payroll giving?
You could suggest it to them. It’s simple to run and plenty of advice is available. Employers register with an agency such as the Charities Aid Foundation, which processes employee donations.
Can I stop giving?
Yes. You can stop or change the amount you give at any time by telling your payroll department.
Where can I find out more?
HM Revenue and Customs has guidance on payroll giving for donors and a list of payroll giving agencies for employers.
Thank you for your generous support.
Questions about payroll giving?
Call us on 020 7324 3060 or email info@humanists.uk. We’re happy to help.