Real Living Wage
The Parish Council is proud to have been a real Living Wage employer since 2018, registering as part of the Living Wage Foundation. The Foundation set the hourly rate based on what the charity calculates people need to earn to cover everyday needs. This wage has historically been higher than the compulsory National Living Wage set by the government.
The new rate set by the Real Living Wage Foundation will now be paid to South Swindon Parish Council staff, ensuring all its staff are able to live off the wage they receive during the Cost of Living Wage crisis. The new £13.45 rate set by the Living Wage Foundation is significantly higher than then the government’s compulsory National Living Wage which is £11.44 for anyone over the age of 21.
What is the Living Wage Campaign?
The campaign for a Living Wage is a movement of independent businesses, organisations and citizens who believe a fair day’s work deserve a fair day’s pay. It was started by Citizen’s UK – a community organising campaign organisation- in 2001.
We are one of over 11,000 employers across the UK who have proudly committed to pay a real Living Wage to our staff, independently calculated to be enough for employees and their families to live on. In line with guidance from the Living Wage Foundation, all employers are asked to put this increased hourly rate in place as soon as possible before 1st May 2025.