StC Payroll News

Payroll Giving Month happens once a year when charities, Payroll Giving Agencies, Professional Funding Organisations and Corporate Organisations all come together to raise awareness of Payroll Giving. In late 2020, an increasing awareness of how impactful Payroll giving is and the lack of visibility in comparison to other areas of fundraising led to the creation […]

Would your business like to gain a government- supported accreditation which recognises and rewards you for offering and promoting a Payroll Giving scheme to your employees?  Of course the answer is yes! Read on to find out how. If you don’t yet offer your employees a Payroll Giving scheme, it’s not too late to get […]

As we bid farewell to what was a challenging 2023 for many, we welcome in 2024 with all of the normal hope and optimism brought on by a New Year. Many people choose the 1st January as the day to make changes. For some these can be small, seemingly quite insignificant changes. For others they […]

Get ready to unwrap the magic of giving this holiday season with our Payroll Giving Christmas Countdown Giveaway! For the month of December, we’re celebrating the spirit of generosity by supporting incredible causes and spreading cheer. And that’s not all- to make this festive season even more special, we’re hosting a thrilling £250 Love 2 […]

In a world where commerce and profit often take centre stage, Giving Tuesday is a refreshing reminder of the power of generosity and community. Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday encourages people and organisations to come together and give back to their communities. For businesses, this day provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact […]

The Great Daffodil Appeal means even more to Marie Curie in 2021 than previous years. Marie Curie Nurses have been on the front line of the pandemic providing vital care for dying people and their loved ones. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have unexpectedly been affected by the loss of someone […]

We’re proud to say over 10,000 #StJohnPeople are on the frontline of the NHS England COVID-19 vaccination programme, with thousands more waiting in the wings. As millions of the most vulnerable people are vaccinated against COVID-19, our vaccination volunteers are playing their part in our biggest ever mobilisation. Watch the video here We’re using our longstanding expertise in empowering […]

Shower your charity with kindness!  With Spring on the horizon and a sense of positivity in the air, we have designed our latest plug and play hyperlink , to help our employer partners promote their Payroll Giving scheme through their internal communications.  These hyperlinks are an essential lifeline for charities and reminding staff of a […]

Time is running out to take advantage of the matched donation support from the UK government. Matched funding to Practical Action ends on 9th March. For 3 months, running from December 8th 2020 – March 8th 2021, Practical Action will have public donations to our Turn the Tables on Climate Change project in Nepal matched […]

Every seven seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help. ​They’re there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope and needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. ​Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they’re taking action to prevent the crisis. ​ ​Samaritans gives people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. They encourage, promote, and celebrate those moments of connection between people […]

The very first official Payroll Giving Week was held 8th – 14th February. Members of the APGO supported the scheme with a range of matched donations. Charities highlighted the week with a plethora of social media posts. Employers were encouraged to celebrate and promote the scheme to employees during the week. StC Payroll Giving incorporated […]

Lockdown in 2020 caused Fundraising events to be were cancelled. 2021 is shaping up to be a similar story . Many charities moved their events online with virtual sponsored walks, cycles and coffee mornings. There were virtual bake offs, head shaves, bingo and name the teddy/bunny or bear. These events helped those isolated or lonely […]

Scottish children’s charity, Aberlour has published a new report which warns thousands more families are at risk of falling into poverty due to the economic impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. Aberlour issued the warning after the true extent of increased demand on its Urgent Assistance Fund was revealed in the new report, which was […]

During November we are highlighting the fantastic range of charity groups also know as consortiums. Giving to a consortium is a fantastic way of donating to more than one cause with one donation from your pay. For example, if you feel that you wish to support a disability charity, but you are also an animal […]

The death of a baby is not a rare event. It can happen to anyone. From 9th-15th October 2020, #BabyLossAwarenessWeek UK will go ahead for it’s 18th year. Every year, Baby Loss Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby death in the UK. This year we are highlighting the isolation many people experience after […]

Breast cancer it’s a scary thought. Every ten minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. Early detection can help save lives. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women around the world, with 1 in 8 women affected in their lifetime. The survival rates for breast cancer vary dramatically across […]

World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September of every year. It is aimed at drawing people’s attention to heart illness and the range of associated health issues. The day is commemorated to promote different preventative steps and changes in lifestyle to avoid any cardiovascular diseases, like heart attack, stroke, heart failure and any other […]

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2020. Our Director, Jo Wright, will be hosting a MacMillan Coffee Morning showing our support for our charity partners  As MacMillan say – Small or big, socially distanced or via video call, your Coffee Morning is whatever you make it. We really mean it when we say nothing stops a Macmillan […]

For the first time, Centrepoint are challenging us to STAY:UP all night to raise money for homeless young people.   Please consider taking on the challenge to support this fantastic cause. This is our chance to come together as a business for those who have been made especially vulnerable by the pandemic.   The challenge is to […]

Hat StC Payroll Giving we are always creating new reasons for employees to sign up to Payroll Giving and support UK charities. Whether we offer matched donations, Selfless Selfie competitions or, our current summer sensation prize draws, we focus on putting the fun into fundraising. Each month (July and August 2020) we will be randomly […]

Who is a carer? When people need help with their day to day living they often turn to their family and friends. Looking after each other is something that we do. A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness, […]

GivingTuesday Announces Day of Global Action for Giving and Unity in Response to COVID-19. GivingTuesday, the groundbreaking global generosity movement, announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, […]

Giving Tuesday was celebrated across the world on 3rd December. Thousands of employers got behind the movement and showed how much they care for their people and the communities in which they operate. We would like to commend our employer partners and thank them and our team for all their hard work.

Caring will impact everyone. Carers UK new analysis, released for Carers Rights Day, shows that two thirds of adults will provide care unpaid for a loved one at some point in their lives. You can read this crucial research here:

Are you ready for Giving Tuesday?  This international day to do good is being celebrated on Tuesday 3rd December after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.    It’s a day for employers and employees to celebrate all the good they have done and to engage in charitable or community activities.  It can be visiting an elderly […]

In less than four years, Marks and Spencer have donated over £5 million to good causes. Cooking up a promotion plan for 2020 with award winning Marks and Spencer.  We’ve got all the ingredients for a successful #PayrollGiving scheme:  a supportive employer, an innovative fundraising organisation and an engaging campaign.  A recipe for success.   After all it’s not […]

As a result of a clear promotion strategy agreed with the lovely Stacey at John Lewis and Partners, online messages and promotions from StC fundraising visits, the number of partners engaged in the John Lewis and Partners Payroll Giving scheme has tripled this year. An amazing result from our employer partner and wonderful news for […]