Let your love RISE every month of the year, through payroll giving

Posted on February, 2026

For Payroll Giving Month, CEO Jo Gough explores how payroll giving, as an employer or employee, can support RISE quickly and easily.

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"Do you want to support RISE - but don’t feel that there’s much room in your budget or cash in your pocket? At home and at work, the cost of living crisis is still affecting us all, I know.

But if you want to support us, Payroll Giving could be the answer.

Payroll Giving, sometimes referred to as Give As You Earn, is a scheme, managed by employers, which enables employees to donate to charities from their pay before tax is taken off. And there is no better time to get involved than February, which is Payroll Giving Month. It’s a decision that will share your love and support for our work all year round.

For employers

Businesses of all types want to attract the best talent and, increasingly, the non-work elements of a job matter. More people want to do good with their time and money, and offering extras like this can be a real win.

Payroll giving:

• Is quick and simple to set up, centralising admin
• Is a great way to enhance your Corporate Social Responsibility profile, and standing in your community
• Demonstrates commitment to causes your employees care about, including standing against abuse and violence in Sussex.
• Can help with staff recruitment, retention, and morale.
• Can support recognition through quality marks and excellence awards

How does it work? Gov.uk explains:

  • You will need to contact a Payroll Giving agency to set up a scheme.
  • Then, make deductions each time you run payroll. The donation will be taken from your employees’ pay before tax but after National Insurance.
  • Send the donations to your agency - they’ll pass them on to the chosen charities.
  • Ask your agency any questions you or your employees have about the scheme.

Download the Payroll Giving Month Employer guide here to find out more.

For employees

Donating to charity are made from your gross pay - the amount you’re paid before any tax is taken off. There is no income tax liability on your donation and so you will pay less tax.

It’s also easy to manage - donations are made before your pay comes to you so it’s a great way to ensure you make that donation, no matter what.

Sound good?

Ask whoever looks after payroll if they already have a scheme set up, and if yes, join it. If not, send them this!

Want to set up payroll giving in your workplace?

Contact our Fundraising Team today to find out how."

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