February is Payroll Giving Month, a time to celebrate one of the simplest, most meaningful ways people can support the causes they care about.
At Wood Street Mission, Payroll Giving plays a quiet but powerful role in helping us support families across Manchester and Salford all year round.
It’s not flashy.
It’s not complicated.
But it is one of the most impactful ways to help children who need support.
What Is Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving allows employees to donate a regular amount straight from their salary before tax is deducted.
That means:
- it’s automatic
- it’s tax efficient
- it costs you less than you donate
- and it provides steady, reliable support for our work
Any employer in the UK can set it up quickly through a Payroll Giving agency, and employees can join at any time.
It’s one of the easiest ways to make a difference, and once it’s set up, you don’t need to do anything else.
Why Payroll Giving Matters to Wood Street Mission
Families come to us for essentials like clothing, bedding, toiletries, baby items and school uniforms, the basics that help children feel safe, warm and ready for school.
But demand doesn’t stay steady. It rises, falls and often spikes when families least expect it.
Payroll Giving gives us something incredibly valuable: consistency.
It helps us:
- plan ahead
- keep Family Basics stocked
- respond quickly when families need urgent support
- maintain stability during quieter fundraising periods
A small monthly gift from one person might feel modest, but when lots of people give together, it becomes warm bedding for a child, a school uniform that fits, or toiletries that help a parent feel confident.
It’s love in action, every month.
For Employees: How to Start
If you’d like to support Wood Street Mission through Payroll Giving, it’s simple:
- Speak to your HR or payroll team
- Tell them you’d like to donate through Payroll Giving
- Choose the amount that feels right for you
Your employer handles the rest.
Because donations are taken before tax, it costs you less than you give, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to support a charity.
For Employers: Why Offer Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving is a brilliant addition to any CSR or staff wellbeing programme.
It shows your organisation cares about its community and gives employees an easy way to support causes close to their hearts.
Employers simply:
- contact a Payroll Giving agency
- set up the scheme
- make deductions each payroll run
- send donations to the agency, who pass them to the chosen charities
Some employers even choose to match donations or cover the small admin fee, meaning charities receive even more support.
It’s simple, meaningful and strengthens your social impact.
A Little Love, Every Month
This February, while the world celebrates love in all its forms, we’re celebrating the kind that shows up quietly, the kind that helps families feel supported, children feel cared for, and communities feel stronger.
Payroll Giving is one of those small acts of kindness that makes a big difference.
If you’re able to join our Payroll Giving community this month, we’d be incredibly grateful.
Together, we can make sure families across Manchester and Salford get the support they need, when they need it most.
