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Cycle to Work is the fastest growing and most sought after employee benefit in the UK. We re the scheme pioneers, so why look anywhere else? What is Cycle to Work? A government approved salary sacrifice scheme operated over 12 or 18 months Employees hire a bike up to the value of 1,000 from their employer and save on Tax and National Insurance Contributions Why run a Cycle to Work Scheme? Cost free scheme administration for employers Employers make savings on National Insurance Contributions Help employees make huge savings on a new bike Reduce your organisation s carbon footprint and parking pressures Improve the health and well-being of your employees
Why choose Halfords? 1 2 3 Easy to set up and manage The biggest range of brands with the best savings The UK s most compliant scheme guaranteed! It s the best scheme! Dedicated Account Management Easiest and fastest employee application system it can take as little as one day, unlike some other schemes which can take weeks Bespoke marketing support and scheme promotion No need for advance payment* With stores open 7 days a week until 8pm weekdays, it s convenient for your employees Unbeatable savings we promise to beat any other Cycle to Work provider^^ Employees save up to 50% on any new bike and accessories** We offer the lowest bike prices. Plus, unlike other schemes, in store promotional offers also apply Unique access to ALL of the UK s top bike brands with exclusive access to many award winning brands We provide a free build and safety check plus a free six week first service^ We work with the UK s leading tax advisors and HMRC to ensure our scheme s compliance is absolute and robust We are perfectly placed to set up your scheme in our capacity as The UK s most compliant scheme guaranteed! We have the best choice of fully compliant end of hire term solutions
Easy to set up and manage Everything about our scheme has been simplified. We ve made it easy to set up and launch your scheme. We ve even made the end of hire term process simple. At every level we ve made things clear and hassle-free. It means there are only a few things you have to do. The rest we do for you, making it easy all the way. The best savings, we promise to beat any other Cycle to Work provider ^^ Below we ve outlined exactly how you and your employees will benefit through the standard Tax and National Insurance savings. Easy setup Easy employee journey Easy ongoing management Halfords can advise you how your employee savings can be maximised. Employee Savings Contact us and: Once the scheme is live: Clear and hassle-free: Basic rate tax payer (20%) Higher rate tax payer (40%) A dedicated Account Manager will discuss your needs You will be introduced to a dedicated Implementation Manager who will support you throughout the lifecycle of your scheme We ll help you spread the word, delivering FREE marketing materials Your employees apply for their selected E-LoC (Electronic Letter of Collection) value online and complete a hire agreement You approve the application online, triggering an instant email to the employee containing their E-LoC Your employee can then collect their chosen bike and accessories, potentially on the same day they apply, unlike some other schemes which can take weeks! Halfords will invoice you after E-LoC s have been issued to your employees, so there s no delay in them collecting their bike Your portal contains data for salary deductions At the end of the hire term you can transfer ownership of the equipment to your employees. We ll facilitate the best end of hire term solution from a choice of fully compliant options 100 500 1,000 Letter of Collection (LoC) value 100 500 1,000 8.33 41.67 83.33 Gross monthly salary reduction* 8.33 41.67 83.33 1.67 8.33 16.67 Monthly tax savings 3.33 16.67 33.33 ** 1.00 ** 5.00 ** 10.00 Monthly national insurance savings 0.17^ 0.83^ 1.67^ 2.67 13.33 26.67 Total monthly savings 3.50 17.50 35.00 5.67 28.33 56.67 Net cost per month 4.83 24.17 48.33 68.00 340.00 680.00 Total net cost over 12 months 58.00 290.00 580.00 32.00 160.00 320.00 Total savings made 42.00 210.00 420.00 32% 32% 32% Percentage savings made 42% 42% 42% Plus your employees could save up to 50% if you choose to re-invest your NIC savings. 41% 41% 41% Percentage savings made 50% 50% 50% Our user-friendly website Even our application system is hassle-free. It s online, simple, fast and secure. You can view every application and its status in one place. Our data security standards meet Europe s highest regulations, ensuring all your employee data is well protected. *Savings based on a 12 month hire period where the employer funds the scheme. Costs included can be used as a guide only and may vary due to personal taxation. **Assumes 12% Employee NIC Rate. ^Assumes 2% Employee NIC Rate Employer Savings Number of employees 100 1,000 10,000 Scheme take-up (5%) 5 employees 50 employees 500 employees Average bike value 600 600 600 Total scheme invoice 3,000 30,000 300,000 Total NI savings (13.8% of 500 x take-up) 414 4,140 41,400 The online system was extremely easy to use, from an employer s as well as an employee s perspective. Although IT systems can usually present a challenge to our staff, none of them required support to use it. For me this is the acid test of any IT system and the ease of its use. Avon & Somerset Probation Trust Assistant Chief Officer I used my letter of collection (LoC) to get my new bike at Halfords. The service was excellent, the people who helped me choose a bike were very knowledgeable and very helpful. Royal & Sun Alliance Employee
The biggest range with ALL the best brands Unlike other Cycle to Work schemes, Halfords has unique access to ALL the UK s top bike brands. We can supply your employees with any bike they ask for. There are 3 ways: 1. Exclusive Halfords brands Choice of over 600 Halfords and Independent Bike Shops As part of our huge range, Halfords has access to a great range of exclusive brands. These brands offer outstanding value for money with huge savings on like for like specification from other leading brands. These include: The UK s fastest growing premium brand, Boardman has a reputation that speaks for itself. With multiple awards won, it really is a brand for all cycling enthusiasts to aspire to and other Cycle to Work schemes to envy. Each Carrera bike features beautiful design delivering a performance that goes way beyond the price. Awesome frameset design fused with first-class specifications to create an edgy look and a rugged ride at a fantastic price. Designed by US MTB Hall of Fame legend Joe Murray. The UK s number 1 bike brand, Apollo offers incredible value for money. 2. Other store sourced brands If the brand below is not already stocked in your employee s local store, it can be ordered using our store ordering service. 3. Nationwide Independent Bike Shop Network Read more about these brands at www.cycle2work.info/siteadvicecentrebrand If your employees can t find what they re looking for and they want a different brand, we can source it for them. We partner with an extensive national network of over 150 of the very best Independent Bike Shops enabling us to access ALL of the UK s top bike brands. We can easily add to our Partner Store Network at your request, before your scheme launches. Many thanks for this and all your assistance it really has been much appreciated; it is reassuring in this day and age to find someone who really knows what service is all about. HSBC - Employee I am going to pick up my brand new bike this afternoon from Halfords (so excited). The process was trouble free. I am always dubious of offers that seem too good to be true but I have been proved wrong on this! Sherwood Forest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employee
The UK s most compliant scheme guaranteed! We understand how important compliance is when choosing your Cycle to Work provider. We work with the UK s leading tax advisors and HMRC to ensure our scheme s compliance is absolute and robust. Here s why we re the UK s most compliant scheme Compliant with all legislation including the Consumer Credit Act, NMW legislation, relevant anti-discrimination, employment and general law and the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations Unique compliant solutions for employees on or close to NMW, under 18 s and probation/short term contracts Ability to control scheme compliance across all stores, including Partner Independent Bike Shop network We place maximum compliance with all related legislation and HMRC guidance at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that certainty and reassurance is very important for our clients, and we will continue to work very closely with the UK s leading tax and legal advisors to ensure that the compliance standards of our scheme remain the highest in the UK. H a l fo r d s Keith Scott Head of Business Services The best choice of fully compliant end of hire term solutions Halfords cycle2work end of hire term processes bring clarity on the question of transfer value. They have designed solutions that mean we can offer a significant employee benefit through a hassle-free process. Group Personnel Manager Associated British Ports *Subject to a satisfactory credit check. **Savings as a result of Tax and National Insurance benefits when an employee obtains a bike and safety accessories through the cycle2work scheme. Savings dependent upon circumstances of the employer and those of the employee. 42% saving can be made when a higher rate Tax Payer selects any LoC where the employer funds the scheme. 50% saving can be achieved by a higher rate tax payer when employer reinvests National Insurance Savings. Assumes 40% Tax Rate and 2% NIC Rate (rates correct at time of going to print September 2011). If you find the same product cheaper within 7 days and 20 miles of the store we will match the price, even against trade outlets. Excluding internet, mail order and special order bikes. ^All bikes excluding Trax are built and inspected free, plus given a six week first service/ safety check, consisting of checks and adjustments to ensure your bike is performing optimally - normal build for non Halfords bikes is 19.99, current first service/safety check is 14.99. Trax build prices - 9.99 for 12-16 wheels and 19.99 for 18 wheels plus bikes. Including brands not normally stocked by Halfords via our Nationwide Partner Independent bike shop network. Excludes brands that do not comply with relevant standards and retailer own brands. ^^Halfords promise to offer your scheme participants the opportunity to make better overall savings off bikes and safety equipment sourced on Cycle to Work than are available from your current scheme provider.
What our customers say We ve helped a wide variety of Public and Private Sector organisations set up a Cycle to Work scheme. Whatever the size and structure, we ve found a solution that suits their needs. Trust us to provide the reassurance you re looking for. But we won t go on. We ll let our customers speak for themselves. Halfords have made the implementation of the scheme easy for the employer while offering an extensive range of bikes to the employee. The scheme offers our staff, many who work shifts, easier and healthier alternatives for their commute to work, allowing us to provide the buses for other commuters. First London Buses Systems & Compliance Manager Friendly and knowledgeable, always keen to help and have always delivered what they have promised. Halfords cycle2work has gone from strength to strength at City College, and now runs 3 times a year showing what a success they are. Thank you. City College Norwich Travel Plan Co-ordinator & Environment Officer Choosing to work with Halfords to operate the cycle2work scheme was an easy decision to make. We have 65 locations nationwide so we needed a supplier that was going to be accessible to all of our employees. Employee feedback has been very positive, with many employees asking to run cycle2work again. Employee demand coupled with strong take-up of the first scheme has encouraged us to launch a third scheme. E-On Health & Lifestyle Advisor I would like to thank everybody at Halfords cycle2work for their help in setting up the Cycle To Work Scheme. We ran a very successful scheme that saw an impressive 17% of our total workforce join in. Bedfordshire & Luton Fire and Rescue Service Service Fitness Adviso To sign up visit www.cycle2work.info or call 08450 778850 for more information