Council Wins Award for Employees Generosity

The scheme involves staff giving a chosen amount to charity every month directly from their pay packet. Even the taxman pays - through tax-free donations.

Workplace Giving is growing - despite the recession the charity has seen a 50% increase in companies adopting the scheme over the past year.

The Council's Deputy Leader, Councillor John Carnall, said: "I am delighted that we've got this award. It goes to show that Borough staff dig deep to help others. This is a simple yet effective scheme and I am very proud of our employees."

Lee Grant, Tax-Effective Giving Project Manager at the Institute of Fundraising, added: "Payroll giving really is showing its strength in this recent period of economic uncertainty. We are delighted that so many employers have taken part and achieved the high standards."

Find out more on the Workplace Giving website.