SSAFA is regulated by the Fundraising Regulator and adheres to the Code of Fundraising Practice (2025). Through the code, we aim to make sure that all our fundraising activities meet the following values: 

• Legal: our fundraising must meet the requirements of the law.

• Open: our fundraisers must be clear about their processes and willing to explain them when necessary.

• Honest: our fundraisers must act with integrity and must not mislead people when asking for donations.

• Respectful: our fundraisers must respect the people and places they interact with.

Our supporters can choose to donate directly from their salary to SSAFA. It’s a flexible and highly tax efficient way of giving.

Donations are taken from payroll before tax is deducted, thus they cost the donor only the net amount. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) gives SSAFA the tax it would otherwise have collected. 

The tax relief a donor receives depends on the rate of income tax paid. For example, a charitable donation of £10.00 will be a net contribution from the donor of:

• £8.00 if you’re a basic rate taxpayer
• £6.00 if you’re a higher rate taxpayer
• £5.50 if you’re an additional rate taxpayer

For an individual to donate to SSAFA via payroll giving, they will need to complete the online donation form at handsonpayrollgiving.co.uk/SSAFAonlinepgrequest/ or contact their employer's HR / payroll department.

For further information, please email [email protected] 

Last updated 15 October 2025