Free tool · Tax & Compliance
See how much more your donation is worth through payroll giving (Give As You Earn). Pre-tax donations mean more for less.
Your donation
Your tax rate
Annual total
You give £50.00
It costs you £40.00
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Payroll giving (also called Give As You Earn) lets you donate to charity directly from your gross salary — before tax is deducted. This means the full amount goes to charity, and the tax relief is immediate. There's no need for Gift Aid because the money hasn't been taxed.
You save tax at your marginal rate. A basic rate (20%) taxpayer donating £50/month actually only loses £40 in take-home pay. A higher rate (40%) taxpayer donating £50/month only loses £30. The charity always receives the full £50.
Ask your employer if they offer a payroll giving scheme. They need to use an approved Payroll Giving Agency (like CAF, Charities Trust, or Charitable Giving). Your employer may also match your donations.
For higher rate taxpayers, payroll giving is simpler — the full tax relief is automatic. With Gift Aid, the charity claims 25%, and you must claim the extra relief yourself via Self Assessment. Payroll giving handles it all in one step.