StC Payroll News

Lockdown has isolated vulnerable children and young people from services and means they are missing out on vital support, Barnardo’s frontline workers say. In the biggest ever survey of the leading children’s charity’s services’ practitioners, respondents said that fewer children and young people were being referred into services, despite increasing need.Now Barnardo’s is calling on […]

Over the last year or two Shelter have been fighting to end DSS discrimination. What I mean by this is that a lot of people who receive benefits are not able to private rent, due to the majority of ads historically saying ‘no DSS’. This becomes especially hard when you consider the fact that 1.15 […]

Action Medical Research are launching an urgent appeal to fund research into COVID-19 and its impact on children.   Whilst research is underway to help understand the disease in adults, there is a huge gap in the research specifically focusing on children and how the virus and pandemic affects them.   Parents are living in […]

CHILDREN’S Hospice Week 2020 is taking place this week between 22 and 28 June to celebrate and raise vital funds for the 54 children’s hospices across the UK. This year the families supported by children’s hospices have felt the effects of lockdown more than anyone, with social isolation taking its toll, families have been left exhausted after months […]

Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee Week is also a growing global movement. Through a programme of arts, cultural and educational events alongside media and creative campaigns, Refugee Week brings about positive encounters between communities, […]

Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world. It can be challenging from small charities to get their message out to the […]

The theme for 2020 is ‘kindness’. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all.  Mental Health Awareness Week has been run by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001. How can I […]

Many charities are under increasing pressure during the Covid19 pandemic. Some, like Asthma UK have seen a huge increase in demand for their services and are appealing for support. We are encouraging employers to set up Payroll Giving and encouraging donations by matching up to £10 for the first donation. Hear from their Helpline

Make-A-Wish UK is proud to present its first ever fundraising concert, Make-A-Wish Presents: An Easter Music Eggstravaganza on Sat 11 April! It’s guaranteed to be a fabulous event and you will be helping this charity continue to make dreams come true for terminally ill children

In the UK, it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth. 60,000 babies are born prematurely. Tommy’s vision is a world where no parent is left devastated by the loss or premature birth of a baby. We research causes and treatments so that we can make pregnancy and birth safer for […]

Monday 17th February was Random Act of Kindness day. Celebrated across the world it also afforded a great opportunity for our employer partners to hold Payroll Giving promotions throughout the UK and Ireland. Great for employers, employees and their nominated charities. Here’s some other stories from the day to warm your heart

Child Bereavement are delighted to share their new Impact Film, highlighting the key things you have helped them to achieve in their last financial year. With your support, they have helped more bereaved families and professionals; they have made their services available in more locations and developed new ways for people to access support; and they have worked with schools […]

We were delighted to receive this email from one of our charity partners.Whale and Dolphin Conservation Jasmine Rennards sent a lovely email when we set up their online Payroll Giving facility “Wow I LOVE your link. So quick and the colours look amazing. Thank you so much!! Everything is perfect. I will add in the new […]

On 4 February we celebrate World Cancer Day 2020 – a day that unites people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness and take action. Cancer is a global challenge. In 2018, 18 million people world-wide were diagnosed with cancer. Today, thanks to research, 2 in 4 people in the UK survive their cancer for […]

The Charity Film Awards 2020 shortlist from public voting has been revealed, with 125 charities listed, from We are Sunshine People and Coppafeel!, to Groundwork UK, CLIC Sargent, Muslim Aid, and Anthony Nolan. 400 charities submitted their films and more than 65,000 members of the public cast their votes for their choice of charity film. Read more

Ovarian Cancer Action shared a new study published today has found no statistically significant relationship between talc use and the development of ovarian cancer. The study is the largest ever analysis addressing the link between using talc for feminine hygiene and development of ovarian cancer. Find out more

Our very own team of Santa’s helpers gathering a staggering number of parcels for this year’s chosen charity Rising Sun. Rising Sun are a local charity in Kent that provide services for women, children and families who are affected by domestic violence.  “Thank you so much for the amazing array of gifts for our Christmas […]

It’s National Stress Awareness Day providing people with an opportunity to think about our wellbeing and find advice or support on managing stress. To maintain our wellbeing, we need to be able to recognise what’s making us stressed to help us learn how to deal with it. Find out ways to manage your stress at […]

We wanted to share the most amazing news, from the Alzheimers Society, that’s just come out of the US – Biogen is filing for the approval of a new treatment for early stage Alzheimer’s disease. This is potentially the first new dementia drug in 15 years! Dr James Pickett, Alzheimer’s Society Head of Research said: […]

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign (CCAM).  CLIC Sargent wants to change the system and convince the Government to finally create a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund to help young cancer patients and their families afford the cost of travelling for essential, life-saving treatment.  Read more

A local authority in East England employ a humanoid robot that brings joy to people with dementia through reminiscence activities. Within the Department for People at Southend’s Civic Centre, there’s a very special employee who loves to chat. Their name is Pepper.  Pepper is a child-size robot that has proven to be popular among different […]

Deaf children in West Midlands fall an entire grade behind at GCSE level, according to new research from National Deaf Children’s Society.   The charity issued the warning after analysing the Departments for Education’s 2018 exam results data, which showed that the region’s deaf children score an average grade of 3.78 across eight key subjects.  For […]

Action Against Hunger’s teams work in nearly 50 countries worldwide to carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene. We are delighted to be partnering with them and raising their profile during our Payroll Giving promotions. Read more

Saturday is International Homeless Animals Day  An unsuspecting family bought Gloria from what was likely to have been a puppy farm. Sadly, like many pets who have been bred purely for profit, it quickly became apparent the little border collie was seriously unwell. Unable to afford the vet bills that quickly piled up when she fell […]

This year the Alzheimer’s Society Innovation Team are supporting new projects through our Accelerator programme. We are very pleased to announce our support for the smartphone app How Do I? The How Do I? app is designed to help people with dementia carry out everyday tasks like boiling a kettle, by flashing up ‘how to’ videos when their […]

Lung cancer is the UK’s biggest cancer killer and can affect anyone- men and women, young and old, smokers and non-smokers. On 21st July 1994, Roy Castle set off on his #TourofHope to fund for a brand new lung cancer research centre. He raised over £1m and had the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation named […]

We all enjoy the sunshine but did you know over 60% of people with MS say their symptoms get worse in the heat? MS Society UK have some top tips on how to stay cool. Read more

Crohn’s & Colitis UK have teamed up with pharmaceutical company Takeda UK to create In My Shoes: 24 Hours with Crohn’s or Colitis – an immersive app that will allow anyone to experience first-hand what it’s like to have Crohn’s or Colitis. Experience the app