Welcome to our cost effective, low emission car benefit scheme

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust car scheme offers all qualifying employees a simple, more affordable and stress free way to drive a brand new vehicle and help reduce the carbon emissions. 


How does it work?

Through the scheme, you can lease a brand new car using the discounts available to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

All vehicles come with a full service, maintenance and repair package plus fully comprehensive insurance and complete support from our scheme provider, Knowles Fleet.

How do I pay?

Under Salary Sacrifice, payments and any car benefit tax liability are taken directly from your salary on a monthly basis.

Expert support

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with Knowles Fleet to run the scheme. You can request unlimited, personalised quotes based on your car choice and mileage to ensure you find the perfect vehicle for you. Knowles Fleet’s expert team is also on hand to support you throughout the term of your lease.

Scheme eligibility

Salary Sacrifice
Employment Status
Permanent member of staff
Passed probation period
Business requirement
No business mileage requirement

Salary Sacrifice

Ryan – Salary Sacrifice

Ryan's new car

Ryan is a 30 year old specialist nurse earning £33,706 per annum and travels an average of 8,000 miles a year.

His choice of car is an electric MG4 Hatchback on a 36-month contract.

Ryan's monthly cost breakdown

Pays Saves
Salary sacrifice payment
(From gross pay)
£434 -
Savings on PAYE, NI & Pension - £173
Benefit in Kind tax £9 -
TOTAL £270 -

Compared to a typical private lease arrangement, Ryan saves £185 a month, plus the benefit of no deposit or credit checks.

Carbon saved over 3 year contract VS previous private car : 4.87 Tonnes!