February is Payroll Giving Month
By: Olivia Killick
Last updated: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Will you consider joining our Payroll Giving Scheme this month? Last year UK employees raised £43m through Payroll Giving, supporting the causes they care about most.
Through our Sussex Payroll Giving scheme, employees can support and make monthly donations to any UK registered national or local charity or recognised good cause through their salary. Examples include, places of worship, school and scout groups, animal welfare, conservation and environmental concerns, disability, homelessness, healthcare or LGBTQ+ communities.
How does it work?
Payroll Giving is simple and tax effective. Your donation is deducted from your pay before you pay HMRC. For example, if you donate £5, the cost to you in your take-home pay is £4 and HMRC pays the rest.
You can:
- Choose how much you want to give
- Change the donation amount at any time
- Amend which charities you support
- Pause or stop your donations whenever you wish
Setting up regular donations is also helpful for charities, as it allows them to plan and budget more effectively compared to one-off gifts.
Get Started
Find a charity that’s right for you and start your donation today by visiting our dedicated giving page.
To learn more about the Sussex Fund specifically, visit our Reward and Benefits webpages.
Any questions, please contact the Reward team at: reward@sussex.ac.uk

