Matched Giving
Matched Giving means that your company matches (or adds to) your charitable donations. It's becoming a very common way for companies to support charites, and for you to enhance your donations!
From January to July 2011, we have raised an extra £1,827 through this scheme.
Companies participate in various ways. They might:
- Match your first donation.
- Match your donation every month.
- Match your donation if you donate over a certain amount each year.
- Donate £1 every time you donate.
If you already donate regularly via Payroll Giving (so your donations are taken directly from your salary by your payroll department), your Human resources / Payroll department will know how to set up a matched giving from the company. All you need to do is ask them whether they would be interested in matching your donations.
If you don't donate via Payroll giving, you can still request Matched Giving. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) make this very easy for you and for employers. Call them on 03000 123 000 or visit their website
If you have not asked your employer to match your wonderful COTA donations, please ask your HR department or your manager what the company policy is and whether they can support us.
For more ideas about how to support COTA's work, please see our Fundraising at work pages our check out our upcoming events.
