FAQ
- How do I join the scheme?
- Can I give to ANY Charity?
- Can I give to more than one Charity?
- Is there a minimum/maximum amount I can pledge?
- I am a higher tax payer, how much tax benefit do I get?
- What's the difference between Payroll Giving and Direct Debit/Gift Aid?
- Can I change the Charity I am supporting?
- How long can I give to my chosen Charity in this way?
- How do I stop my donations?
- What if I leave the company I'm working with?
- Will my Charity recieve my entire donation?
- How does my Charity receive the money?
- How do I know that my donation will reach the Charity I have chosen?
- After I have filled out a donation form, how long will it be untill it is deducted from my pay?
- Is there an administration charge?
- How is Hands On Helping funded?
- What’s the difference between Payroll Giving and Workplace Giving?
- I have more questions, how do I contact you?
The Process
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Fill In
Decide how much you want to give, remember because it’s a pre-tax deduction you can afford to give more-see below for a table of amounts. Choose a charity and fill in a form online or print and post.
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Process
Your payroll department starts deductions (this can take up to 6 weeks to take affect), and your companies chosen Payroll Giving Agency gets a copy of your form so they can make sure your donation goes to the right charity.
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Receive
Your chosen charity receives your regular donation hassle free with minimum admin costs. Your regular Payroll Giving donations enable your charity to confidently plan and budget. Most charities also send you a thank you letter and keep you up to date with the good causes you are helping (if you want them to).
How Much?
Since Payroll Giving donations are pre-tax the amount you donate actually costs you less. See the table below for how much your charity receives compared to how much it will cost you:
| You Donate | It costs you on basic rate Tax (20%) | It costs you on higher rate Tax (40%) | It costs you on higher rate Tax (50%) |
| £5.00 | £4.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 |
| £7.50 | £6.00 | £4.50 | £3.75 |
| £10.00 | £8.00 | £6.00 | £5.00 |
| £20.00 | £16.00 | £12.00 | £10.00 |
