Payroll giving

Payroll giving is the most tax-efficient way to donate to charity, allowing you to support physically disabled adults every time you’re paid.

For example, a £10 a month donation would only cost you £8. This is because payroll giving donations are deducted before tax, so we receive more money at no extra cost to you

The process for setting up Payroll giving

  1. Set up a payroll gift by filing out our quick form

  2. We contact your employer and set up your gift

  3. Your donation is deducted from your salary, and the taxman adds at least 25%

  4. We receive vital funds to help us support physically disabled adults to live life to the full

Set up Payroll giving

How your gift helps Paul’s Place

Disabled people often face barriers and discrimination that limit their participation in society. At Paul’s Place, we create a space for physically disabled adults in the South West where everyone’s contributions are celebrated. We build social connections, reduce isolation, and improve well-being through engaging activities. We empower individuals to gain new skills and support their journey to independence.

We are a community, and this is only possible because people like you give donations.

Each time someone like you donates through Payroll giving,  isolation and loneliness is replaced with belonging and friendship. We believe this is something everyone deserves.

Set up Payroll giving

Payroll giving for employers

Payroll giving is a great way to engage employees and boost your employee benefits package. It’s also an excellent addition to your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, enabling employees to more easily engage in charity giving.

Payroll giving is easy to set up and run.

  • register with a payroll giving agency – they send your employees’ charitable donations direct to us

  • promote your payroll giving scheme to staff by arranging a visit from a us.

  • deduct employees’ donations from their salary using your normal payroll software

  • send the employees’ names and donation amounts to your agency every pay run (normally monthly)

  • Paul’s Place and any other nominated charities receive your employees’ donations from your agency

Contact us for further info

FAQs

  • How long will it be before the first deduction is taken from my pay?
    Usually it will start on the next payroll day, but if you are signing up towards the end of the month deductions are likely to start the next but one payroll day.
  • How do I know that you have received my donation?
    Your donation is very important to us and we will write to thank you. We may also send you updates on our work if you have indicated that you are happy to receive these. You will know the deduction has started as it will appear on your payslip.
  • Is there a minimum or maximum amount I have to give?
    No, there’s no upper or lower limit.
  • How is payroll giving different to a Direct Debit?
    Payroll Giving is taken straight from your gross (pre-tax) pay so there is no need for us to claim any tax back through Gift Aid, which saves us additional admin costs. If you are a 40% or 50% taxpayer, Payroll Giving is the only way we can automatically receive all your tax on a donation.
  • Can I stop giving when I want?
    Yes of course, just simply notify your payroll department.
  • What happens if I leave my job?
    Payroll giving automatically stops when you leave your job but we hope you still continue to give to us at your next job. You will need to set this up again as it doesn’t transfer.
  • What should I do if my employer doesn’t currently have a scheme, or I am unsure if they have one?
    Do fill in the form anyway and if they have a scheme, we will get you set up. If they don’t, we will talk them through the very simple process.