National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards 2011
- About the National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards
- Who is Involved in the Awards
- General Awards Criteria
- Award Categories and Application Forms
- Eligibility
- Authenticity Guarantee
- Application Process
- Application Deadline
- National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards Event 2011
- Judging Panel
- Winners National Payroll Giving Awards 2010
- Winners National Payroll Giving Awards 2009
- Winners National Payroll Giving Awards 2008
- Winners National Payroll Giving Awards 2007
- Contact Us
About the National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards
The National Payroll Giving Awards Event is held annually in October to celebrate the efforts of employers, charities and professional partnerships in promoting Payroll Giving in the work place. Any employer who has achieved a Bronze, Silver or Gold Payroll Giving Award Certificate is eligible to apply for entry to the National Payroll Giving Awards.
The Awards and Event are funded by HM Government, organised in conjunction with the Institute of Fundraising and administered by the Payroll Giving Centre.
The Payroll Giving Quality Mark Certificates are issued annually to all employers with a Payroll Giving Scheme who have achieved specified levels of participation.
Click on ‘Quality Mark Awards’ for more information.
Who is Involved in the Awards
HM Government is committed to increasing regular and tax-effective giving in support of UK charities - in particular the Office of Civil Society and Cabinet Office, HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury.
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for UK fundraisers, working to promote the highest standards in fundraising practice and management.
The Payroll Giving Centre is an independent source of support for employers, donors and charities, offering a dedicated hotline, advisory service and information on all matters relating to Payroll Giving Schemes.
General Awards Criteria
The National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards have been established in conjunction with the Institute of Fundraising and the Payroll Giving Centre and are designed to showcase the best Payroll Giving schemes in the UK.
Any employer who has achieved a Bronze, Silver or Gold Quality Mark Award in 2011 is eligible to submit an entry for the National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards 2011.
All applications are marked against specific criteria by a panel of impartial judges. Every category is unique and therefore so is the individual criteria although the qualifying period is the same for all categories – 1st April 2010 - 31st March 2011. For more information on category specific criteria and to download the relevant ‘Applications’ see below.
Award Categories and Application Forms
Closing Date for Applications – 15 July 2011.
BEST LAUNCH OF A NEW SCHEME
For the employer that has introduced a Payroll Giving scheme into the workplace and shows the best integration of launch activities, promotion to staff and target achievement.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
BEST RE-LAUNCH OF AN EXISTING SCHEME
For the employer that has reviewed a scheme and increased their overall participation rate by adopting an active and innovative approach. The successful employer will have evaluated their methods of recruiting Payroll Givers and have planned for regular, ongoing promotional activities.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
BEST SME CAMPAIGN
For the employer with up to 1000 employees that has carried out a well-constructed and thought-out promotion with measurable results. The category winner will be able to show how the campaign was introduced and the important factors impacting on the outcome. The winner will also be able to illustrate that the campaign included originality, innovation and creativity.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
BEST LARGE EMPLOYER CAMPAIGN
For the employer with more than 1000 employees that has carried out a well-constructed and thought-out promotion with measurable results. The category winner will be able to show how the campaign was introduced and the important factors impacting on the outcome. The winner will also be able to illustrate that the campaign included originality, innovation and creativity.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
PUBLIC SECTOR EMLOYER
For the Public Sector Employer that has carried out a well-constructed and thought-out promotion with measurable results. The category winner will be able to show how the campaign was introduced and the important factors impacting on the outcome. The winner will also be able to illustrate that the campaign included originality, innovation and creativity.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
CIVIL SOCIETY EMPLOYER
For the Civil Society Employer that has carried out a well-constructed and thought-out promotion with measurable results. The category winner will be able to show how the campaign was introduced and the important factors impacting on the outcome. The winner will also be able to illustrate that the campaign included originality, innovation and creativity.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
BEST INNOVATIVE PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIP
For a Payroll Giving promotion which was successful as a result of a partnership between the employer and any other organisation, including a Payroll Giving Agency, Professional Fundraising Organisation, Charity or Charity Consortium or other external organisation. The category winner will need to illustrate the expectations and outcomes of the partnership, highlighting innovation and creativity.
Please download the application form, complete and email with any supporting documentation to [email protected].
Notification of receipt of your application will be sent within 24 hours. Should you not receive this notification please call the Payroll Giving Centre on 0845 602 6786
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PAYROLL GIVING PROMOTION
This award will be allocated by the judges if appropriate and the selection will be made from the winners of all of the above categories.
NB At the discretion of the judges Highly Commended Awards may also be allocated for each of the above categories.
Eligibility
- Employers in receipt of 2011 Bronze, Silver or Gold Quality Mark Awards are eligible to enter providing their promotion or campaign was carried out between 1st April 2010 and the 31st March 2011.
- In the event that the campaign or promotion was carried out over a number of sites the date that the final promotion took place must be within the time frame stated above.
- Applications can be made for no more than two categories featuring the same promotion or campaign. Each application must be completed separately.
- There is no charge to submit your application(s).
Authenticity Guarantee
Employers making applications must confirm that the content of their application(s), to the best of their knowledge, is legal, decent, honest and truthful. The Institute of Fundraising and the judging panel reserve the right to ask for additional information from the employer and to make enquiries with the relevant Payroll Giving Agency, Professional Fundraising Organisation, Charity or Charity Consortia where appropriate.
Application Process
- Employers will be sent a confirmation of receipt of their application(s) by email.
- All employers not selected for the shortlist are able to request that feedback be given in respect of their application(s) after the event by emailing the administrators. Details are given under ‘Contacts’.
- All employers short-listed for the Awards will be notified by the Payroll Giving Centre following the judging day in August 2011.
- The Payroll Giving Centre reserves the right to move applications to a more suitable category if deemed beneficial and the employer will be notified of this decision.
- Strict enforcement of the limitations on the number of words requested will apply and applications may be rejected if word numbers are exceeded.
National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards 2011- Judging Panel
Ian Harris Chairman of Judging Panel
He is a Director and Co-Founder of Z/Yen Group Limited, specialising in strategic planning and systematic performance improvements.
Amanda McLean
Amanda took up her position as Chief Executive of the Institute of Fundraising on 1st November 2010. Prior to that, she was the Chief Executive of Prostate UK. Amanda has been involved in the voluntary and education sectors since 1994 which includes time at Action for Children, Windsor Leadership Trust, London Business School and DebRA. Whilst at Prostate UK, Amanda was the Secretary of the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action and acted as an independent advisor and patient advocate to a number of advisory bodies and consultative committees concerned with prostate disease.
Karen Thomson
Karen has 12 years experience in payroll and pensions, latterly at Carlisle City Council. She joined the Policy & Research team of Institute of Payroll Professionals in March 2003 and is responsible for assisting members via writing News On Line and regular Payroll Professional articles. She also looks after all IPP consultation with the Department of Work and Pensions and the Scottish Parliament.
Jane Banks
Jane is currently with the British Heart Foundation developing Payroll Giving. She helped them win the first ever Best Third Sector Employer Campaign at the National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards. Previously Jane headed up the Corporate Services Team with CAF developing campaigns within the FTSE350, developing Payroll Giving services in Bulgaria, India, Russia and Australia, whilst successfully lobbying for tax advantages for people donating in Australia.
Sarah MacKinlay
Sarah is the editor of Payroll World magazine and has played a leading role in the magazine for over three years. In addition she was launch editor of the political magazine Total Politics which she continued to edit for two years.
Andrew Edwards
Andrew has been Head of HMRC Charities since April 2010. He joined the Inland Revenue – now HM Revenue and Customs – in 1989 after a brief spell as a teacher. In HMRC he has had a varied career as a tax inspector in local offices before moving to Head Office where he has worked in a variety of policy and operational roles.
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