The government has launched a grant to encourage more small businesses to take up payroll giving. Any employer with less than 500 staff is eligible for a cash incentive of £500 when they set up a scheme. As an additional incentive, the government will match the first £10 donated by each employee for the first six months. The programme is administered by the Institute of Fundraising and Business in the Community.

For guidance materials and further information visit www.payrollgivinggrants.org.uk