Payroll giving and the Roman Group

In September 2007 The Roman Group invited the RNLI to hold a payroll giving presentation at their Bournemouth head office. Two members of the corporate fundraising team talked to small groups of staff about the lifesaving charity. They explained why regular donations are vital. They explained how they help provide lifeguards on local beaches; train and equip volunteer lifeboat crews and run educational programmes on sea safety for children and adults.

Tony Baker, The Roman Group director says: 'Setting up the scheme and holding the promotion couldn't have been easier. Our staff were very interested to hear about the lifesaving work of the RNLI and I know the charity was very grateful for the number of supporters who signed up to the scheme. I would have no hesitation in recommending other companies to set up payroll giving'

Over 12% of staff signed up to the scheme, making The Roman Group a Gold Award winner.