Payroll Giving
Support the West Highland Way every month — in a simple, tax-efficient way.
Payroll Giving allows you to donate directly from your salary before income tax is deducted. Because your donation is taken from your gross pay, you receive immediate tax relief — meaning it costs you less to help protect and maintain Scotland’s most iconic long-distance route. Anyone who pays UK income tax through PAYE can take part.
What does it cost?
You decide how much to give, and you can change or stop your donation at any time.
Because donations are made before tax, for example:
If you pay the 20% basic rate, a £25 monthly donation costs you £20.
If you pay the 40% higher rate, a £25 donation costs you £15.
If you are a higher or advanced rate taxpayer in Scotland (42% or 45%), your net cost will be lower still.
We would still receive the full £25 to invest directly into maintaining the West Highland Way or projects along the route.
(Payroll Giving reduces income tax only — it does not affect National Insurance contributions.)
Why it makes a difference
Regular monthly gifts help us plan essential repairs, respond quickly to erosion and storm damage, and care for the landscapes that make the West Highland Way so special.
How to get started
Ask your employer if they offer a Payroll Giving scheme. If they do, they’ll arrange everything for you.
If not, you can encourage them to set one up by registering with an approved Payroll Giving agency such as Charities Trust or another HMRC approved provider.