Payroll Giving FAQs

Payroll Giving FAQs

Support life-saving work with Medical Detection Dogs—straight from your salary

What is Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving is a simple, tax-efficient way to support Medical Detection Dogs directly from your salary. Your donation is deducted from your gross pay before tax, which means your gift goes further—and costs you less.

You can choose to give monthly or make a one-off donation, such as when you receive a bonus. It’s an easy way to make a meaningful difference—your support helps us train dogs that can detect deadly diseases and alert people to life-threatening health conditions.

Is there a minimum donation amount?
No—there’s no minimum donation. You can give as much or as little as you like, as often as you like. Many of our supporters choose to give £5 or £10 a month, while others prefer to make a one-off donation through their payroll when they receive a bonus.

How do I stop my Payroll Giving donation?
Simply contact your payroll or HR department and ask them to stop the deductions. They’ll be able to end your donation at any time.

Does my Payroll Giving donation continue when I change jobs?
No—Payroll Giving donations will automatically stop when you leave your job. To continue supporting Medical Detection Dogs, just ask your new employer’s HR team if they have a Payroll Giving scheme, and set it up again.

Are my donations Gift Aided?
No. Because Payroll Giving donations are taken before tax, there’s no need for us to claim Gift Aid - it’s already tax-efficient!

How do I find out if my employer has a Payroll Giving scheme?
Ask your Payroll or HR department directly- they’ll be able to tell you if your workplace has an active scheme.

My employer doesn’t offer Payroll Giving - what can I do?
If your employer doesn’t currently have a Payroll Giving scheme, don’t worry! There are still many ways to support Medical Detection Dogs. Get in touch with us, and we’ll help you find a way that works for you.

Why should I support Medical Detection Dogs through Payroll Giving?
Your regular donations help us fund our vital work—from training bio-detection dogs that support ground-breaking research into diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s and UTI’s, to training Medical Alert Assistance Dogs that can detect and alert their owners to dangerous changes in their health, such as a sudden drop in blood pressure.

With your support, we can continue to develop innovative science, train more dogs, and give individuals and families the confidence and independence to live safer, fuller lives.

Your monthly donation could help us save lives—one sniff at a time.