<p>The Department for Work and Pensions operates a payroll giving scheme providing the opportunity for all employees to give regularly on a tax-free basis to charities and good causes of their choice.</p><p>Donations are made from gross pay.</p><p>The Department's fundraising partner provides impartial information, advice and guidance on donating to charities via payroll giving.</p><p>In the six-month period from April to September 2013, DWP employees donated £360,324 to charity via payroll giving.</p>