Girl getting an education in a classroom in Jordan. UNICEF/Herwig

Payroll giving
for employers

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Help your employees support UNICEF’s transformative work for children

Payroll Giving is an easy, tax-efficient way for employees to donate to UNICEF directly from their salary. It allows them to make a monthly donation before tax is deducted, meaning HMRC will pass the tax relief on to us. This means they’re able to give more whilst it costs them less. 

Setting up payroll giving is quick and cost-effective. It demonstrates that your organisation values the causes that matter to your employees, this not only boosts staff morale but also helps attract new talent. 

Payroll giving also allows employees the flexibility to adjust their contributions at any time, making it a hassle-free and sustainable way to support causes that are important to them. 

 

How does it work?

To set up your payroll giving scheme, you will need to select a payroll giving agency and sign a contract with them. These agencies are the facilitators of Payroll Giving and will distribute your employees’ donations to their chosen charities. There are several HMRC-registered payroll giving agencies to choose from.  

You can find a list of HMRC approved payroll giving agencies at the HMRC website. 

Once you have chosen an agency, download a copy of their registration agreement from their website, or call them and they will send one to you. All you have to do is complete it and return it. Your selected agency will then guide you through the set-up process. 

 

The impact of Payroll Giving donations

UNICEF responds to global emergencies to protect children and their families, offering clean water, nutrition, shelter, education and psycho-social support. We strive to create a safe, sustainable world where children can grow up empowered to shape their own lives. Here, in the UK, we reach around 3.25 million children each year from our UK based programmes. 

Furthermore, we work to deliver long-term support that creates lasting change for children as well as addressing their immediate needs.  

With more regular income, your organisation can support UNICEF to keep the world’s most vulnerable children safe.

Contact us

If you have any further questions about payroll giving, please contact the payroll giving team via email, [email protected].