Payroll Giving for Employers
Payroll Giving allows employees to donate to UK registered charities directly from their gross salary or from their pension.
Donations are taken before tax is applied, making this one of the most tax-efficient ways for employees to give.
For Employers Without a Scheme
Setting up Payroll Giving is straightforward:
1
Choose a Payroll Giving Agency (PGA) from HMRC's approved list.
2
Register your scheme with the chosen agency.
3
Communicate the scheme clearly to employees.
4
Encourage participation through internal promotion,
incentives or awareness campaigns.
For Employers With an Existing Scheme
To build on your scheme and strengthen engagement:
Refresh internal communications regularly.
Highlight the tax efficiency and flexibility of Payroll Giving.
Promote the scheme at key points in the year, such as onboarding or annual review periods.
Work with a Professional Fundraising Organisation (PFO) if you would like additional help with sign-ups and promotion.
Assess your eligibility for a Payroll Giving Quality Mark (PGQM) and identify opportunities to progress to a higher level.
Why Employers Choose Payroll Giving
Employers benefit from offering Payroll Giving because it:
Supports employee-led charitable giving
Demonstrates commitment to social responsibility
Encourages a positive workplace culture
Enhances staff engagement and morale
Requires minimal administration and is simple to run
How We Help
Covering Admin Fees and Matching Donations
Many employers choose to:
Cover administration fees so employees' donations reach charities in full
Offer donation matching to increase impact and encourage participation
For Those Wanting to Give From Their Pension
You will need to:
Receive your pension through PAYE
Check with your pension provider if they offer payroll giving deductions
Complete a donation instruction
What People Are Saying
The Quality Mark is a game-changer - it helps us prove to employers that their efforts are recognised.
Amelia Grant
Harbor & Bloom Interiors
Being part of APGO gives us a stronger, united voice to represent Payroll Giving at national level.
Sophie Turner
Northfield Digital
Membership signals to our clients that we are serious about standards and transparency.
Natalie Rhodes
Everlyn & Co. Consulting
Find Out More About Payroll Giving
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