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What does a Payroll Giving donation actually cost?

Plug in a monthly amount and your tax band. The figure on the right is what comes off your take-home pay after relief — the relief is automatic and lands in the same payslip.

Monthly donation

£ /mo

Tax band Basic · 20% Higher · 40% Additional · 45%

National Insurance is not affected by Payroll Giving deductions.

Charity receives £25.00 per month, in full

Cost to employee £15.00 net of £10.00 tax relief

Charity over a year £300.00 at this monthly rate

Worked figures. National Insurance is calculated on the original gross pay and is unaffected by Payroll Giving deductions. For the full mechanics, see Payroll Giving tax relief in the UK.

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