Workplace Giving
What is workplace giving?
Workplace giving lets people in a team support causes together. Programs range from simple fundraising days to regular giving taken from pay, sometimes with the employer adding to what staff give.
This page is a general introduction. Nothing here is an offer or a sign-up.
Common approaches
Payroll giving
Regular small amounts taken from pay and passed to chosen causes.
Matched giving
The employer adds to what staff give, often up to a set limit.
Team fundraising
Events, challenges and collections organised by colleagues.
Volunteering days
Time given to a cause by a team, during or outside work hours.
Why teams do it
- It gives people a shared purpose beyond day-to-day work.
- It helps staff support causes they care about in a simple, regular way.
- It can strengthen relationships between colleagues and with the community.
Starting a program
- Ask the teamFind out which causes and approaches people would like.
- Agree the basicsDecide on how giving works, any limits and who looks after it.
- Tell the storyExplain the program clearly and keep participation voluntary.
- Report backShare what the team achieved together.
Questions people ask
Is workplace giving only for large organisations?
No. Small teams can run simple versions, such as a quarterly team fundraiser.
Should staff be required to take part?
Participation works best when it is voluntary and well explained.
How do we choose causes?
Many teams let staff vote or nominate, then review the list each year.