Workplace giving
Give regularly, straight from your pay, and get the tax benefit straight away.
A simple way to give, every pay
Workplace giving is one of the easiest ways to support pets and the people who love them. You choose an amount to give from your pre-tax pay, and your payroll team takes care of the rest. Even a few dollars each pay adds up to steady support we can count on, so we can plan ahead and be there for pets whenever they need us.
Why give through your workplace
- An immediate tax benefit: your donation comes out of your pre-tax pay, so you get the benefit each pay cycle, not at tax time.
- No receipts to keep: your donations are recorded through payroll, so there’s nothing to keep track of at the end of the financial year.
- Small amounts add up: even a few dollars each pay helps us plan ahead and care for animals all year round.
- Your gift could go further: some employers match their staff’s donations, so it’s worth asking your payroll team.
How to get started
Check with your employer
Ask your payroll or HR team whether your workplace has a giving program.
Choose Lort Smith and an amount
Let your payroll team know you’d like to support Lort Smith and how much you’d like to give each pay. If your workplace uses a giving platform, look for Lort Smith there.
You’re all set
Your donation comes out of your pre-tax pay each pay cycle. You can change or stop it at any time through your payroll team.
For employers
Thank you to the workplaces that have chosen Lort Smith as a workplace giving partner, including SEEK, JB Hi-Fi and OES.
If your workplace doesn’t have a giving program yet, or you’d like to add Lort Smith to yours, call us on 03 9287 6430 and we’ll help you set it up.
You can also find out about other ways your business can support us through a corporate partnership.
What your regular gift makes possible
Regular gifts give us steady support we can count on, so we can plan ahead and be there for pets whenever they need us. Your workplace gift helps us:
- Provide vet care for pets whose families are doing it tough
- Care for animals in our Adoption Centre while they wait for a new home
- Run community programs like pet therapy
Ready to give at work?
Talk to your payroll team, or call us on 03 9287 6430 and we’ll help you get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is workplace giving?
Workplace giving lets you donate to Lort Smith straight from your pay. You choose an amount, and your employer deducts it from your pre-tax pay each pay cycle.
How much should I give?
It’s up to you. Every gift helps, and even a small amount each pay adds up over the year.
Is workplace giving tax deductible?
Yes. Because your donation comes out of your pre-tax pay, you get the tax benefit straight away. You don’t need to claim it at tax time.
Can I change or stop my donation?
Yes. You can change the amount or stop giving at any time by contacting your payroll team.
Will my employer match my donation?
Some employers match their staff’s donations. Ask your payroll or HR team whether your workplace does.
What if my workplace doesn’t offer workplace giving?
Ask your employer whether they’d consider setting it up, and call us on 03 9287 6430 so we can help. You can also make a regular gift online.
Workplace giving to an animal charity in Melbourne
Workplace giving is one of the easiest ways to support Lort Smith. You choose an amount to donate from your pre-tax pay each pay cycle, so you get an immediate tax benefit and there are no receipts to keep. Your regular gift helps us care for pets whose families are doing it tough, and for animals waiting for a new home.
Supporting pets and people together
As Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, Lort Smith doesn’t receive ongoing government funding. Regular gifts through workplace giving help us plan ahead and keep pets and people together.