Aberdeen Charities Together

Don’t Wait in the Wings, Get in on the ACT Now!

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Introducing Aberdeen Charities Together
The Basics of Payroll Giving
The members of ACT


Introducing Aberdeen Charities Together


Aberdeen Charities Together (ACT) is a consortium of registered charities working for the benefit of local causes in the City of Aberdeen. These Charities have come together so that the employers and employees of local businesses can be given the opportunity to help a wide range of local charities through the Government’s payroll giving scheme.
Any donations will be shared between the members of ACT, giving donors the opportunity to support many local charities with 1 simple payment.

The Basics of Payroll Giving

Employees

Payroll giving is a cheap and easy way to give to charity. Since it comes out of your pay it is gross of tax so it costs you less, the tax man pays the rest.
If you’re a lower rate tax payer then a gift of just £3.90 from you will give the charity £5.
If you pay the higher rate then it costs you just £3 for the same.
As an added incentive the tax man will also double the first 6 months so the charity could get £10 when you give just £3.
It’s also nice and easy. Once your company is signed up you just need to let your payroll know how much of a gift you want to make and they’ll deduct it from your paycheque each month. If you want to change or cancel it you only have to let them know, so no hassle with direct debits or covenant tie ins.
After that we do the rest, you’ve done your bit!

Employers

Payroll giving is easy to set up. Just download the forms available here. And for an added bonus you might be able to get a government grant for setting it up.

If you are a Small Medium Employer (SME) with fewer than 500 employees and you sign up for Payroll Giving before December 2006, you will be entitled to a government cash incentive of up to £500 to assist you with setting up the scheme.

For further information on Payroll Giving and the Grant Scheme click here


The Members of ACT


Aberdeen Action on Disability
Supports and assists people with physical and sensory disabilities, promoting social inclusion for all by means of equality of opportunity. For further information>>>

Aberdeen Cyrenians
Aberdeen Cyrenians work with approximately 3,000 people each year. Established in 1968, the charity is a voluntary organisation that opens doors for homeless people by: Aberdeen Cyrenians work to find practical solutions to the very diverse and often complex problems that are presented among homeless individuals. Through support, care, training and education Aberdeen Cyrenians work to address all of these issues so that tenancy can be found and maintained. For further information>>>

Aberdeen Safer Community Trust (ASCT)
Is a unique charity which helps groups and organizations to put their community safety ideas into action. Provides advice, support and finances. For further information>>>

Childline Scotland
Has recently opened a new centre in Aberdeen and offers a free confidential helpline for children and young people in danger and distress. For further information>>>

Cornerstone Community Care
Provides a range of care and support services for adults and children with learning disabilities and special needs. For further information>>>

Grampian Society for the Blind
Provides a range of services including social work, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, social and activity groups, training with new technology, libraries and talking tapes. For further information>>>

UCAN
Urological cancers, such as prostate, kidney and bladder cancers, are among the most common cancers affecting families in the region. Over 5,000 people are referred to hospital every year in the north of Scotland with suspected urological cancer and there are around 500 deaths.
UCAN’s aim is to make life better for those affected, by listening to patients and families about the care, treatment and support they receive in order to improve services. The charity will also explore new ideas in care by establishing a North of Scotland Urological Centre of Excellence and raising the awareness of these cancers throughout the area. For further information>>>