Charities launch new payroll giving initiative

Six of NI's well known charities have joined together to create a unique payroll giving initiative.

It will provide employees with the opportunity to give to charity through pre-tax donations, direct from the payroll.

The charities - Age Concern NI, Clic Sargent NI, ChildLine NI, NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Association, RNIB NI and the Ulster Cancer Foundation - have formed a fundraising consortium called Northern Ireland Charities Together (NICT).

More goes to charity

By grouping together it means that when a donation is received, more of it goes direct to the charity, not on administrative charges.

"Our consortium approach offers donors a realistic, easy and cost-effective way of supporting a cross section of local charities," explained Joyce Savage, chair of NICT.

"Until now, this has only been possible through a split donation, resulting in multiple administration charges for each charity."

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Wallace Browne, officially launched the consortium at Belfast City Hall and wished it success.

Tax free - how it works

With payroll giving, your donation comes direct from your pay before tax is deducted so it will cost you 78p to donate £1 - the taxman pays the rest. The tax advantages are even greater for those on a higher tax rate.

Find out more

To set up a payroll giving scheme in your organisation, or make a donation to NICT, contact 08450 677 677.

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