Another brilliant way, potentially, to raise funds for AS UK and raise awareness is by giving talks about Alström Syndrome to local groups in your area such as Lions, Rotary, local schools, Scouts etc…

Last year Kerry gave a talk to her local Rotary group, which was a great success and was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of Alström Syndrome. Afterwards we were delighted to receive a cheque for £250 which is marvellous.

Payroll Giving is a flexible scheme which allows anyone who pays UK income tax to give regularly and on a tax free basis to the charities and good causes of their choice.

Payroll Giving donations are deducted before tax so each £1.00 you give will only cost you 80p, and if you’re a higher rate tax payer it will only cost you 60p.

Payroll Giving (workplace giving) is a valuable, long term source of revenue, providing regular income to help charities budget and plan ahead more effectively. Employees can choose to support Alström Syndrome UK with a regular donation direct from their pay.

It’s cheaper because its tax free – for example, a donation of £5 per month costs the basic rate tax payer £4.00 (the taxman pays the rest!)

Higher rate taxpayers- the only way to pass on your 40% or 50% tax to charities. Only 28% can be recouped via other ways of giving.