Generous donors helped Together for Animals – a consortium of four animal charities – find homes for more than 6,000 neglected, abandoned or unwanted animals in 2023, and provide food and care package to over 72,000 pet owners struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
The Oxford-based consortium has revealed that many of the vital donations they receive come through Payroll Giving schemes – which allows PAYE employees to donate to charity directly through their pay.
“On this Giving Tuesday, Together for Animals would like to celebrate and thank all our donors for their generosity. The majority of our supporters donate through Payroll Giving. They support us month in, month out and are among some of our most loyal supporters who fund crucial lifesaving work. Their regular support means we can plan ahead and assure animals in need that we will be there for them. If your place of work offers a Payroll Giving scheme and you are considering signing up to it, there is no time like the present and Giving Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to do it.”
Donors like these have been instrumental in supporting the work of the consortium member charities who transformed the lives of over 750,000 pets and working animals across the UK, and in 30 countries around the world. In 2023 alone they helped:
- Find loving new homes for 6,052 unwanted, abandoned or neglected animals.
- Provide 459,142 animals with free veterinary care and clinical support, easing their suffering and protecting them from future illness.
- Educate over 287,000 people on the best ways to care for animals, and issues affecting animal welfare, ensuring a better future for animals.
- Provide help and support to people and pets affected by the cost-of-living crisis through food banks and care packages, supporting over 72,000 people.
Each animal behind these statistics has their own unique story, like 11-year-old Niko, who was found wandering the streets on his own in North-West London and brought to Together for Animals member charity Mayhew.
Following extensive care and support, Niko now has a loving new family – something that may not have been possible without Together for Animals supporters.
“Niko’s story is just one of many examples why a simple monthly donation can change an animal’s life. And at time when everyone is thinking about how to save money, the tax incentives Payroll Giving has to offer can make giving more affordable. This Giving Tuesday we encourage everyone to ask their employer if they offer Payroll Giving and see how they too can help charities like these keep making the world a better place.”
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Payroll Giving is a government backed scheme that allows someone to donate to charity directly through their pay. Doing so comes with considerable tax benefits to the donor – if a basic rate taxpayer donates £10 through payroll giving, it will only cost them £8, and the tax-relief increases for higher and additional rate taxpayers.
