Quality Mark Awards
The Quality Mark Awards reward employers for fostering a culture of committed giving in the workplace by actively promoting Payroll Giving.
Click here for summary of a selection of Gold Quality Mark Winners 2009.
Click here for summary of a selection of Gold Quality Mark Winners 2008.
Click here for summary of a selection of Gold Quality Mark Winners 2007.
Bronze, Silver or Gold?
Awards are available for organisations that achieve minimum staff participation rates and employer support in Payroll Giving as outlined below:
Bronze Award
Awarded to employers that achieve 1% employee participation rate in Payroll Giving.
If your organisation has been awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze award your Payroll Giving Agency will give you an access code to down load the appropriate logo.
Silver Award
Awarded to employers that achieve 5% employee participation in Payroll Giving.
If your organisation has been awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze award your Payroll Giving Agency will give you an access code to down load the appropriate logo.
Gold Award
Awarded to employers that achieve 10% employee participation in Payroll Giving + employer support*.
If your organisation has been awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze award your Payroll Giving Agency will give you an access code to down load the appropriate logo.
*Employer support means that the employer must either pay the administration charge, match donations or demonstrate that they have carried out an active promotion of Payroll Giving during the
previous year.
Your Payroll Giving Agency (PGA) will monitor the employee participation rates you have achieved by March each year and allocate an Award in line with the above criteria. If you are eligible for an Award, it will be issued to you by your PGA from April onwards. Alternatively, if you think you qualify for an award, you can approach your PGA directly, apply online or download your Quality Mark and Awards Application Form and post it back to us.
The Awards symbolise excellence, recognising those employers that are making a difference together through Payroll Giving, benefiting good causes and employees alike. Winning an award is a great news story for your organisation, so why not Go for Gold?
For tips on how to promote Payroll Giving to your staff visit Promotional Tips and Staff Motivation.
Quality Mark Awards - Summary of distribution 2010
The Payroll Giving Quality Mark and Awards were launched in January 2006. We are delighted to report that, the number of employers that have achieved an employee participation level of 10% or more has gone up again this year. More UK employees are giving through the payroll and more charities are benefiting than ever before!
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Gold Awards | 896 | 786 | 1,413 | 1,468 | 751 |
| Total of QM Awards | 3,347 | 2,094 | 3,237 | 3,234 | 2,710 |
2009 and 2010 Figures based on information supplied by 6 Payroll Giving Agencies. 2008, 2007 and 2006 figures are based on information supplied by 7 Payroll Giving Agencies.
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Gold Award Winners 2010
Over 800 companies were entitled to a Gold Certificate for their Payroll Giving scheme. Why not join them by winning a Gold Certificate for your company?
If you are one of those, why not tell people and send us a case study to [email protected]
Gold Award Winners 2009
The following company has won a Gold Certificate for their Payroll Giving scheme. Why not join them by winning a Gold Certificate for your company? Click on the company name to find out more.
Gold Award Winners 2008
The following companies are a selection of those who have won a Gold Certificate for their Payroll Giving schemes. Why not join them by winning a Gold Certificate for your company? Click on the company name to find out more.
Gallaher
Michael Page International
Cheshire Building Society
Associated British Ports
Bibby Line Group
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Guardian