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PAYROLL GIVING

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LIVES TODAY

You can support our work to rebuild lives by making monthly donations directly from your salary – before tax deductions. It’s quick, simple, and allows us to continue our life-changing work.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The tax relief you get will depend on the rate you pay. For instance, if you donate £10 and…

You’re a basic-rate taxpayer, you’ll pay £8
You’re a higher-rate taxpayer, you’ll pay £6
You’re an additional-rate taxpayer, you’ll pay £5.50

You’ll receive different tax relief if you live in Scotland.

FOR EMPLOYEES

If you’d like to make regular donations, ask your employer if they run a payroll giving scheme. If they don’t, please see below.

This is an example of how a gift works through payroll giving:

Say you ask your employer to set up a payment of £10 per month to come to us directly from your wage. Barnabus will receive £10 but it will only cost you £8 per month or even just £6 per month if you pay higher rate tax!

Many employers also offer a matched giving scheme, so the amount you donate could be worth double, or even triple what you give.

Ask your employees if they run a payroll giving scheme or give as you earn scheme and if they don't please encourage them to take a look at the information and link on our page.

FOR EMPLOYERS

Setting up a payroll giving scheme is a great way to encourage your employees to support the wider community.

It’s free and easy to set up, and donations are automatically deducted from your payroll each month.

Companies offering the scheme are also eligible to receive a Quality Mark for creating a giving culture at their workplace.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

If you can’t connect with a payroll giving scheme, please consider a one off donation or a monthly gift of any amount to support our work.

Make a difference in just a few minutes. Get in touch with our fundraising team to learn more:

Alex: [email protected]

Carol: [email protected]

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