Payroll Giving Month at GoodPAYE

In February 2025, the charity sector and other stakeholders will celebrate the most tax-efficient way to support good causes. Payroll Giving Month will be hosted throughout February 2025, looking to raise awareness and increase the support good causes receive through Payroll Giving.

As charities across the country find themselves feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis, Payroll Giving is quickly becoming a crucial way people can support a cause close to their heart.

What is Payroll Giving Month?

Payroll Giving Month is 4 weeks of the year where charities and organisations distribute stories, share impact studies, and run campaigns, in order to raise awareness of payroll giving.

The month is being supported by Chartered Institute of Fundraising, the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, Professional Fundraising Organisations, the Association of Payroll Giving Organisations, Payroll Giving Agencies, and Charities both big and small. It has a whole website dedicated to taking action: www.payrollgivingmonth.com

Tony Charalambides, CEO, GoodPAYE outside Westminster ahead of Payroll Giving Month 2025.

What is Payroll Giving?

Payroll Giving allows employees to donate to one or more causes with pre-tax donations. This simply means that a 20% taxpayer can donate £10 to charity, with just £8 being deducted from their net pay. For taxpayers with higher rates of income, this saving is even greater. So, it costs less to support the cause people care about.

Despite the substantial benefits for donors and charities alike, the number of people giving through Payroll Giving has also fallen over time, falling 13% in just two years between 2020 and 2022.

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Payroll Giving Month opportunities

However, there are opportunities to turn this around. Payroll Giving Month hopes to help this by increasing awareness of this underutilised form of charitable giving amongst employers and their employees, and encouraging businesses to sign up to a scheme.

For employers, running a scheme:

Enhances your corporate social responsibility profile.
Boosts your reputation and public image.
Demonstrates commitment to causes your employees care about.
Aids staff recruitment and retention and improves morale.
Recognition through quality marks and excellence awards.

Payroll Giving Month provides the perfect opportunity for employers to engage in a scheme that both motivates employees and increases an organisation’s social impact, supporting good causes during these difficult times and allowing employees to make tax savings on any donations they wish to make to charity.

Caroline Gaskin, Development Manager for Together for Animals said:

Payroll Giving provides Together for Animals with a vital regular source of income, allowing us to provide lifesaving care for animals desperately in need. As well as being a reliable income stream for charities, it enhances corporate social responsibility for businesses, and offers employees a simple, tax efficient way to make a meaningful difference.

Claire Stanley, Director of Policy and Communications, Chartered Institute of Fundraising added:

We are proud to be supporting Payroll Giving Month 2025. Since its introduction in 1987, the scheme has raised an incredible £2 billion for large and small charities alike. But with the number of employers offering Payroll Giving in decline, it is crucial we shine a light on the many benefits it has to offer.

We encourage all charities, companies and employees to get involved with the campaign. Together, we can make sure Payroll Giving reaches its full potential.

CEO of GoodPAYE, Tony Charalambides says:

Last year, we helped employees pledge over £10 million through Payroll Giving donations – a testament to how much people want to support the causes they care about. Yet, many employees miss out simply because their organisation doesn’t offer the scheme. Today, employees are looking for benefits that go beyond a pay rise – ones that reflect their values and make a real difference. Payroll Giving Month is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on this incredible benefit, which not only empowers employees but also boosts employers’ social impact.

How can I get involved as an employer?

If you are an employer looking to begin a Payroll Giving scheme, there is no better time than Payroll Giving Month. Take advantage of booking in a very quick demo with the GoodPAYE team. Book a demo here.

If you’re already running a payroll giving scheme, or looking for ways to get the most out of February, make sure to read our article: Five ways to engage your employees this Payroll Giving Month