Payroll Giving
Make a lasting impactSupport Ups and Downs Southwest Through Your Salary
Payroll Giving is one of the easiest and most tax-efficient ways to support our charity.
By donating directly from your salary, you can help us provide life-changing support, advocacy, and services for children and young people with Down Syndrome and their families, ensuring they can access opportunities, resources, and a brighter future.
Why Choose Payroll Giving?
- Tax-Efficient Giving: Your donation is taken before tax, meaning it costs you less to give more. For example, donating £10 only costs you £8 as a basic-rate taxpayer and even less if you’re a higher-rate taxpayer.
- Reliable and Sustainable Support: Regular donations allow us to plan, develop long-term programs, and provide ongoing assistance to those who need it most.
- Hassle-Free Giving: Once set up, your donation is automatically deducted from your salary each payday, making it an easy and convenient way to give.
How Your Payroll Giving Helps
Your contribution through Payroll Giving directly impacts the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. Here’s how your donations make a difference:
- Empowering Families: We provide vital guidance, emotional support, and resources to families from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey.
- Educational Support: Your donation helps fund programs that promote inclusive education, ensuring children with Down Syndrome receive the best possible learning opportunities.
- Employment and Life Skills: We work to create pathways to employment and independence, offering training, mentorship, and advocacy to help individuals thrive in the workplace.
- Community and Social Programs: Your contributions, from recreational activities to peer support groups, help build strong, inclusive communities where everyone belongs.
- Raising Awareness and Advocacy: We work tirelessly to change perceptions, promote inclusion, and advocate for the rights of individuals with Down Syndrome.
How to Get Started
- Check if your employer offers a Payroll Giving scheme.
- Decide how much you’d like to donate each payday.
- Your employer will deduct your chosen amount from your pre-tax salary and send it directly to us.
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Does Your Employer Offer Payroll Giving?
YES
- Great! You can start donating right away. Speak to your payroll department to set up your donation.
- Your donation will be deducted before tax, making it a cost-effective way to give.
- Your support will provide consistent, long-term help to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
- Consider encouraging your colleagues to join Payroll Giving, amplifying the impact of your collective support.
Contact us if you need more information—we’re happy to help!
NO
- Encourage your employer to join a Payroll Giving scheme. Many companies also match employee donations, doubling the impact of your generosity.
- Employers can register with an HMRC-approved Payroll Giving agency, such as Charities Trust or Charitable Giving.
- Employers can promote the scheme to employees and consider matching donations to increase the impact.
- Once set up, donations are automatically deducted through payroll, making it an effortless way to support a great cause.
Please make a Difference Today
By signing up for Payroll Giving, you are becoming a vital part of our mission to empower individuals with Down Syndrome. Your regular support helps us create lasting change and brighter futures.
Contact us today for more information or to set up your donation. Together, we can make a world of difference.