Support our school via Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving (also called Give As You Earn) is a tax-efficient way to make your gift go further and is a simple, HMRC-approved way to donate directly from your salary before tax. It means your gift costs you less, and for higher-rate taxpayers, it can dramatically increase what the PTA receives – without costing you more. 

How it works

• Donations come out of gross pay before income tax is applied.
• HMRC’s tax relief stays with the PTA instead of going to the Treasury.
• Example:

  - Basic rate tax (20%): If you pledge £8, the PTA gets £10.

  - Higher rate tax (40%): If you give £8, the PTA receives £13.33 – 67% more at no extra cost to you.

  - Additional rate tax (45%): When you give £8, the PTA gets £14.55 – that’s 82% more.

Even small changes like these, multiplied across several families, can create a significant boost.

 Steps to take

1. Check with HR or Payroll if your employer offers Payroll Giving.
2. Complete their Payroll Giving form using our charity details:
   • Charity Name: Friends of Harpenden Academy
   • Charity Number: 1159562
3. If your employer isn’t signed up, many Payroll Giving Agencies can help them join at no cost.
4. Ask if your employer matches donations – this can double the PTA’s income.

 Why it matters

A steady stream of income allows us to plan for equipment, enrichment activities and school improvements. For instance, 20 parents each pledging a net £8 per month could raise over £3,200 a year – and even more if higher-rate donors pledge the gross equivalent or if employers match gifts.

Thank you for considering this tax-efficient way to support Friends of Harpenden Academy. Together we can achieve even more for our children.