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Pay it forward – what does it mean? You may have heard of the movie or the book about a boy who commits 3 random acts of kindness and all he wants in return is the recipients to also then commit 3 acts of kindness. Sometimes in our very busy and demanding lives we forget …

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We continue our theme this year of the Power of Payroll Giving, in April by highlighting how every single donation makes an impact – Every Drop Counts. The Ukraine crisis is on everyone’s mind and  Payroll Giving is one way we can help – please feel free to share this video with your staff. One …

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It’s OK not to be OK – we hear this saying a lot now, but what does it actually mean and how can we support everyone in the workplace? In its simplest terms it means there is absolutely nothing wrong for any of us to say we’re not feeling so great, the difficulty is that …

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As the people of Ukraine are facing the serious hardships that the war is bringing to them, you may wish to help by donating to the many charities that are providing aid and support.  Click here to donate. Below is information on the different appeals a sample of charities are raising funds for.   Unicef – …

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Do you know you can support over 200 000 UK registered charities through your salary each month? Did you know Payroll Giving is the tax-free, secure, and flexible way to give to your favourite causes? The answer to those questions is YES! UK Charities love Payroll Giving as they don’t have to invest resources into …

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This February we are celebrating Payroll Giving and we want to help you and your teams join in too. Payroll Giving Week – wc 7th of February. Payroll Giving Week happens once a year when Charities, Payroll Giving Agencies, Payroll Funding Organisations and Companies make a special effort to increase the awareness of Payroll Giving. …

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What is Payroll Giving? The Payroll Giving Scheme was set up by the Government 34 years ago and allows staff to donate to any charity or good cause from their gross pay. £132,000,000 was paid to charities and good causes in the UK between 2019 and 2020. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/963720/Table_8_-_Payroll_Giving.pdf) Why do Charities love this form of …

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For 2022 our theme is Grow the Power of Payroll Giving.  This tax effective, easy, and secure way to give enables your colleagues to give more but it cost them less. We have thousands of powerful stories from UK charities demonstrating how regular payday donations have helped them to provide food and shelter for families, rescue and rehome animals, make breakthroughs …

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Can you help make a difference this Christmas? For some the festive period is the most difficult time of the year.  Parents unable to feed or buy gifts for their children, pets are abandoned, and old people feel the cold and loneliness more than ever. But this year you could make a difference by donating …

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Are you ready for this year’s Giving Tuesday event on 30th November?    There are so many ways to support this international day of giving from company-wide events to enabling individuals to donate to their own personal charity with Payroll Giving.   If you didn’t attend our Giving Tuesday webinar on 12th October here is the link …

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Jo Wright, Joint CEO How do you achieve success in your role? I have worked in Payroll Giving since 1993, starting as a booking officer and working my way up to working on Business Development and then specialist Payroll Giving projects for charities. This has given me the base from which to develop the strongest, …

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In October we are focused on attaining Peace of Mind to support World Mental Health Day on 10th October.   The theme for 2021 is “mental health in an unequal world”. The past 18 months has impacted on everyone, some have suffered more than other increasing the demand for the services of mental health charities.  This is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues …

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Collecting data is what we do! Enabling employees to donate via payroll giving to charities they care about is what we are all about. We first became accredited in 2019, as we found the large organisations we work with, require the proof that data security comes first. Becoming accredited at first can seem overwhelming as …

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Taking place on the 6 – 10 September, National Payroll Week was established to raise the profile and awareness of payroll in the UK. It helps demonstrate the impact the payroll industry has in the UK through the collection of income tax and National Insurance; especially when you consider the £249 billion* paid to the …

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The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received …

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It’s been a challenging time for everyone including UK charities and employees. Despite the restrictions and the lack of face to face awareness raising visits to employer premises across the UK, employees have continued to support their chosen charities via payroll. The Payroll Giving Quality Mark is a government-supported accreditation which recognises and rewards organisations …

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What a month July has been. Record breaking temperatures, relaxation of restrictions and a fantastic response to our Selfless Selfie competition. The variety in the charities supported by our competition entrants highlight the very personal nature of Payroll Giving. We are delighted to announce that our July winner is Joanne Weir from the Northern Ireland …

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During the pandemic UK charities have struggled to manage fundraising.  The cancellation of events had a huge impact on income with charities refocussing on Payroll Giving donations.   Employers rose to the challenge and encouraged employees to show their support through their schemes resulting in a massive 6% increase in income from Payroll Giving in the past year.  In monetary terms this is …

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We are delighted to have retained our Diamond standard Payroll Giving Quality Mark in 2021 and to see how well our employer partners have done despite the challenges faced by employers over the past year. The Payroll Giving Quality Mark is a government-backed accreditation, rewarding companies offering Payroll Giving with a Quality Mark which they can …

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Are you a hardworking Reward/ Payroll / Communications or HR professional responsible for your organisation’s charity activities like Payroll Giving, Volunteering and Fundraising?   Would you like to work smarter not harder and reach every employee with your message? Then this is your personal invitation to join us on one of the Workplace Giving Hub webinars …

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Figures for the financial year ending March 2021 show year on year increase to £143.9 million. Indicator figures released during the first national ‘lockdown’ quarter (Financial Q1 2020- 2021) showed an uplift, and the full year’s numbers now show this trend did not slow. From April 2020 – March 2021 donations made through Payroll Giving …

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Back by popular demand, our Selfless Selfie competition will be running over the two summer months – July and August. Win £50 for your chosen charity with your Selfless Selfie video or photo. Tell us what charity you support through Payroll Giving and why? Send us your short video or photo* to: mypayrollgiving@stcpayrollgiving.co.uk ‘   You …

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Carers Week will run from Monday 7 until Sunday 13 June 2021 and its theme is to Make Caring Visible and Valued. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps …

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The latest StC newsletter is now available for you to get all the latest updates on the Payroll Giving scheme including: A word from our CEO Payroll Giving Pandemic Champions – find out how our employer partners have been supporting UK charities during the pandemic Upcoming events, Payroll Giving Quality Marks, summer competitions and more …

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There are so many ways you can support your local charity – fundraising, Payroll Giving and volunteering are just three of the main ways employees can get involved. June 1st – 7th is a week in which the UK celebrates volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution that they make. The week also raises awareness about the benefits becoming a volunteer and …

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How would you like to have all your charitable activities at your fingertips? Imagine if you could keep employees up to date with opportunities, monthly engagement tools and have reports available 24/7. With the Workplace Giving Hub you can! Join us on one of our June webinars to find out how employers are using the …

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A good corporate partnership can be mutually beneficial for both charities and sponsors. For charities, these benefits include increased funding, support and visibility, and organisations can benefit from good PR, brand building and the chance to make a difference and support a worthwhile cause. Corporate-charity partnerships should be aimed at bringing mutual benefit to both parties through their collaborative efforts. More than just ticking the …

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Inclusion can be a challenge with the mix of site based and remote working as the new normal. Maintaining a team spirit is vital to ensure that employees don’t feel isolated With zoom fatigue a reality, how can you connect with your remote workers. Connecting colleagues with charity activities is one way to bring a …

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