CRASH is one charity where a regular donation through Give As You Earn will make a real difference.

How does the Give As You Earn scheme work?

Give As You Earn is that rarest of things - a government scheme without any catches!

This means that if, for example, you pledge £10 from your gross salary every month, it will only cost you £7.80.

What's more - if you pay higher-rate tax, your £10 donation will cost you just £6.

Is there a minimum contribution?

No. You can give as little or as much as you want. Most people give at least £5, but there is no lower limit and you are not locked in for a particular length of time. Whatever you give will attract tax relief.

Can I support more than one charity?

Yes, you can choose to donate money to several charities each month. Even if the company you work for has their own official charity it supports, you are free to also give money to CRASH.

Will administration charges be deducted from my donations?

CAF makes a small administration charge (currently 4%) which it deducts from your donations before distributing them to CRASH. Some employers pay this administration cost.

Matched giving

Some employers use matched giving to support their staff's generosity in a number of ways - ranging from covering CAF's administration charge and anything up to 100% or even 200% of your donation.

Why not ask your employer if they operate a matched giving policy? By simply asking, you could make your donation work even harder for CRASH!

What do I have to do next?

Simply establish if your employer operates the Give As You Earn scheme by calling the special helpline - 01732 520019 - or ringing your payroll department. If the answer is 'Yes', just contact CRASH, and we'll send you a GAYE form.

(If your employer isn't registered, you can ask the helpline to send you some persuasive material designed to effect a rapid change of mind!)

Charity Registration No. 1054107
Give As You Earn Registration No. 256696