Big-hearted staff at Bristol-based legal expenses insurer ARAG have been recognised in a national awards scheme that promotes payroll giving to charities.
The 2017 Payroll Giving Platinum Award was presented to the firm by the Charities Aid Foundation. 
The accolade can only go to companies where more than 20% of staff are enrolled in a payroll giving scheme.
It recognises the organisation’s commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy and committed giving in the workplace, by promoting payroll giving to the very highest standard.
To support the scheme, ARAG matches the first month’s donation for each employee who registers and an extra 10% is then added each subsequent month.
As donations are taken before tax, the benefit to charities is even greater.
ARAG head of HR and facilities Ian Screen said: “The payroll giving scheme is super simple and provides the best value for money for our staff who wish to donate regularly to a charity of their choice.
“We are really proud of our staff who have signed up to the scheme. It’s important for us to help support their chosen charities and our charity team have done a fantastic job of encouraging donations.”
ARAG launched in the UK in 2006 and provides a comprehensive suite of before-the-event and after-the-event legal insurance products and assistance to protect businesses and individuals.
