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Payroll Giving |
For employers
If you already have a Payroll Giving scheme at your company, then please encourage your employees to give to the RSPB. Your company can promote Payroll Giving by itself, or through a Professional Fundraising Organisation. To find out more about inviting a Professional Fundraising Organisation to your business, call Phil Young at the RSPB on 01767 693255. We can put you in touch with a team that operates in your area and answer any questions you may have. What are the benefits for your company?Payroll Giving is quick and easy to set-up and administer. It is an ideal way for you to show commitment to the causes that your employees care about. It provides a further staff benefit and creates a common sense of purpose in them. By encouraging your employees to give, you create sustainable income for the RSPB and other worthwhile charities. Your organisation can also qualify for a Payroll Giving Quality Mark to demonstrate your commitment to charitable support. What are the benefits to employees?Payroll Giving is a very tax-effective way to give to charity, especially for employees paying tax at the higher rate. This means that the employee can afford to give more to their chosen charities because their gift is made before they have paid tax. Employees can opt in and out of Payroll Giving easily and change their amount simply by talking to the payroll department. What will this mean for my payroll staff?All modern payroll systems can facilitate Payroll Giving, usually as a simple tick box option. Your payroll staff will deduct the amount, as per any other pre-tax deduction (after National Insurance, but before tax) and forward it on to your Payroll Giving Agency will distribute the monies to the chosen charities. There are no tax forms for them to complete and record keeping is straightforward. Your selected Payroll Giving Agency will guide you through the process to ensure that your scheme runs smoothly from the start. Last modified: 06 August 2007 |
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Beach, RSPB Onziebust reserve, Egilsay, Orkney - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1045_009 )
Family having fun on a walk - Getty Images
Puffins on Isle of May nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1009614)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)