Payroll Giving

Payroll giving is one of the easiest, most tax efficient ways of making a regular donation to UKSA. Donations made through this scheme are taken from your gross pay. This means that your donation will cost you up to 40% due to it being taken from your salary before tax is deducted.

How it works

Payroll Giving is one of the easiest, most tax efficient ways of making a regular donation to help UKSA provide training and personal development courses for young people regardless of their social economic background or physical ability.

Donations made through this scheme are taken from your gross pay; this means that your donation will cost you up to 40% less due to it being taken from your salary before tax is deducted.

This table below shows how giving through your salary each month can really add up for the charity:

Employees pledge to charity Actual cost to a standard rate tax payer (20%) Actual cost of a higher rate tax payer (40%)
£5 £4 £3
£10 £8 £6
£20 £16 £12

The difference you make

By Payroll Giving you will allow the Charity to direct money where it is really needed and your donations could fund these much needed areas:

Donate £5Gifted monthly over the period of a year gives a young person the opportunity to take part in a residential activity day
Donate £10Gifted monthly over the period of a year gives three young people a full day of non residential watersports activity
Donate £20Gifted monthly over the period of a year gives a young person the opportunity to experience a full week’s  residential watersports at specific times throughout the year


FAQ's

How much should I give?

This is your personal decision. You can give as much or as little as you like.

How do I join the scheme?

Just complete and return the application form and we will do the rest!

How can I find out if my employer offers Payroll Giving?

Ask your payroll department and if they do not offer the scheme, suggest they start one - it is easy and inexpensive to run. For further information, they can contact us on 01983 294941. If your employer does offer the scheme, remember to ask if they will match your donation.

Do I have to commit for a long time?

No. If your circumstances change and you no longer want to donate this way, inform your payroll department that you want the payments to cease.

Will I get unwanted mail asking for more money?

We will write to you to thank you for your donation and we will also send you our charity newsletter, Changing Lives. The information you provide is protected under the Data Protection Act and can be used only for the purpose that it was given.