Key Information
What is a Payroll Giving Agency (PGA)?
A Payroll Giving Agency administers Payroll Giving schemes and distributes donations securely to charities. PGA's are approved by HMRC (His Majesty's Revenue and Customs) and operate in line with strict regulatory requirements.
What Is a Professional Fundraising Organisation (PFO)?
A Professional Fundraising Organisation works with employers to help promote Payroll Giving internally and encourage employee participation.
Why Is There an Administration Fee?
Administration fees enable PGAs to operate secure systems, manage compliance, provide reporting, and distribute funds efficiently to charities.
Who Can Use Payroll Giving?
Anyone paid through PAYE or receiving a taxable pension can use Payroll Giving.
Which Charities Can Be Supported?
Any UK registered charity or HMRC-recognised charitable organisation can be supported.
Can Donations Be Changed?
Yes. Donations can be amended, paused or cancelled at any time through your employer or Payroll Giving Agency.
Payroll Giving vs Gift Aid
Payroll Giving
With Payroll Giving, tax relief is applied at source, meaning the donation is taken before tax.
Gift Aid
With Gift Aid, charities reclaim tax separately from HMRC.
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