Company Fundraising for Autistica
Companies can support Autistica in a variety of ways. Whether employer or employee, below are some of the ways you can help Autistica make a difference to the lives of people affected by autism. Please contact Philippa Stannard for further information and support.
Company Donations
A company donation is always most welcome and can make a significant impact on our income. Donations can also be tax efficient.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship enables Autistica to organise a range of successful events - whether it be helping us fund our event, providing auction prizes or donating a venue. Autistica can acknowledge company support in the literature and publicity it produces for the event.
Charity of the Year
Making Autistica your Charity of the Year will help us enormously to raise awareness and funds. A long term relationship with your company can also help us plan for our future. We are committed to providing solid and dynamic working relationships with companies.
Payroll Contributions
Payroll Giving is a great way of making a regular donation to Autistica, as your donation is tax free – which means the tax man will add on the tax to your donation to us!
How Payroll Giving works
Each time you are paid at work, a donation is deducted by your Payroll Department before tax is calculated. For instance, if you are a basic rate tax payer:
- You make a monthly pledge of £5
- Only £3.90 is deducted from your pay packet
- The taxman will pay the remaining £1.10 – at no extra cost to you!
And if you pay 40% tax, a £5.00 donation to Autistica will only cost you £3.00. In addition, some employers offer 'matched giving' schemes, where they match or double your gift at no extra cost to you – this means even more money for the charity.
Just check with your payroll department that your company currently offers the Payroll Giving scheme. Even if they don’t, it is very easy for them to set up a payroll giving scheme for their employees. Alternatively, complete our payroll donation form and we will contact your employer. Decide how much you would like to give each payday. Remember that the amount you pledge includes the part the taxman will pay!
Grant Making Trusts and Foundations
Trusts & Foundations enable Autistica to continue to fund more research.If you have a connection with any grant making trusts that provide funding opportunities, please email Jane Westley our Trusts Fundraiser or telephone her on 01276 686961. We would love to be able to discuss submitting proposals for funding with you.
