Give regularly
Regular giving is one of the most meaningful ways to support the causes you care about. By choosing to give monthly, quarterly or annually, you provide vital, reliable support that helps charities and organisations plan for the future, respond to changing needs and make a lasting impact to the causes they serve.
A monthly or regular donation gives charities and organisations greater confidence about their income and can ensure projects are sustainable and can responsive into the future. Regular gifts add up to something significant over time.
Regular gifts add up to something significant over time. They are a simple way to put your values into action and help build a brighter future for the causes that matter to you. There are lots of ways you can do this easily:
Monthly donations
Set up a regular donation by Direct Debit, standing order or recurring card payment. Even a modest monthly contribution can provide charities with a reliable source of income to support their work and plan ahead.
Budget-based giving
Include charitable giving in a monthly budget, just like other regular expenses. Choosing an affordable amount helps make generosity a sustainable habit without putting pressure on personal finances.
Automated giving
Use online banking or a charity's donation platform to automate contributions. This makes giving convenient, reduces the need to remember individual donations and helps maintain consistency.
Payroll giving
Where an employer offers a payroll giving scheme, employees can donate directly from their salary, usually before Income Tax is deducted. This can make giving straightforward and may provide tax benefits, depending on individual circumstances and the scheme.
Annual or quarterly giving
Scheduled quarterly or annual donations can provide a consistent approach while allowing contributions to align with personal income patterns or financial planning. You could schedule a donation around an event like a birthday or memorial, a religious festival or anniversary.
Giving as a family
Make philanthropy a shared commitment by agreeing on a regular family donation or setting aside a small amount each month for a chosen cause. This can help pass on values such as compassion and responsibility and build a culture of generosity across generations.
Give as you live
Sites like give as you live, and easy fundraising help you donate regularly to your chosen charity. Integrate it easily into your every day online shopping including grocery and travel bookings, clothing and gifts. Each transaction is pennies but overtime you can raise hundreds of pounds from all your online purchases.
Round up app
Apps like Pennies, let you round up card purchases to the nearest pound and send the spare change to charity — a few pence at a time, without you noticing.
Add Gift Aid to any donation you already make
If you're a UK taxpayer, ticking the Gift Aid box means charities can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give Find out more via gov.uk.
Life's most persistent and urgent question is,
‘What are you doing for others?
Martin Luther King