FAQs
What is Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving, sometimes called Give As You Earn, allows you to donate straight from your salary before tax is deducted, meaning you save money on your charitable gift. For example, if you choose to give £10 a month, only £8 will be deducted from your gross monthly salary and the remaining £2 will come from the Inland Revenue.
You can choose your Payroll Giving donation amount and change or cancel your gift to NASS at any time, simply by informing your payroll department at work.
Why should I set up payroll giving?
It’s tax-effective – donate straight from your salary, costing you less to give NASS more.
It’s flexible – enjoy the flexibility to change your mind, your heart, and your donation amount at any time.
It can be matched by your employer – many employers match their employees’ payroll giving, doubling your donation to NASS at no extra cost to you. Ask your employer if they offer match giving.
How is payroll giving different to gift aid?
When you make a direct donation to NASS, you’re often given the option to tick a box that allows NASS to apply for Gift Aid on your donation. This means that – if you’re are a UK taxpayer – NASS can claim back 25% tax on your donation from the Government (regardless of the rate of tax you pay).
For example, if you’re a lower rate taxpayer and donate £20 directly to NASS, it costs you £20 and the charity receives £25 – once we’ve claimed the Gift Aid back. While the amount going to NASS is higher, NASS carries the cost and hassle of claiming back the tax.
With payroll giving your donation not only costs you less, you receive a tax benefit and NASS automatically receives the donation – avoiding the added administrative burden of collecting Gift Aid.
Where can I find more information on Payroll Giving?
If you would like more information on Payroll Giving, please take a look at these resources:
