Workplace Giving

Workplace Giving is a payroll contribution scheme that enables registered employees of any organisation to make pre-tax donations to Windermere from their regular salary.

New tax benefits have made workplace giving easier than ever before. The Workplace Giving Program – part of a Federal Government initiative – enables employees to donate money directly through their pay on a regular basis to their nominated charity or deductible gift recipient such as Windermere. The process is quite simple, and all donations made to Windermere in this manner are fully tax-deductible.

It has become a popular way for companies and their staff to ‘give back’ to those in need, and it’s also a great way for organisations to boost staff morale and demonstrate a commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Current Windermere payroll-deduction partners include major organisations like Jayco, Cussons and Trico, who have essentially become investors in the future of our community – helping to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families. The staff at these companies can take solace in the fact that they are "doing their bit" for locals who need help.

Under this arrangement, a set and agreed amount is deducted from each employee’s pay. Staff can change the amount deducted at any time by making a request to their employer. The total donation amount received from all employees for a specific pay period is then paid directly by the employer to Windermere.

In addition, your company can match the staff contributions dollar-for-dollar, which is a great way to make an even bigger difference to the lives of local children and families in need.

Your staff may also want to get involved in our annual fundraising events or help out by becoming a Windermere volunteer.

For more information about Windermere workplace giving, payroll deduction programs, participation in our annual fundraising events, or employee volunteering, please contact us.

How to become part of Windermere’s Workplace Giving Program

• A representative from your organisation’s management team invites Windermere executive to present the program to your regular staff.
• The presentation is made and relevant literature and forms distributed.
• People who wish to participate individually agree to a small deduction each payday, which is automatically deducted by the payroll dept.
• Participating staff members decide how much they wish to have deducted and complete an authorisation form, which is submitted to the company’s pay office. All the donations from your company are then forwarded to Windermere on a regular basis.
• At the end of the Financial Year, individual receipts are forwarded to your pay office so that you can claim your donations as a tax deduction.
• Your company is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.

For more information about Windermere Workplace Giving Program or participation in our annual fundraising events, please contact us.

Gift Matching

Like Workplace Giving, Gift Matching is a popular way for companies and their staff to ‘give back’ to those in need and it’s also a great way for organisations to demonstrate a commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Due to the associated “feel good factor”, many organisations are building Gift Matching into their employee-benefits programs, as a way of improving staff morale and fostering loyalty.

Essentially it involves an organisation matching a donation to Windermere by staff members on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Gift Matching can enhance the reputation of your organisation and make a significant difference to the lives of local children and families in need.

For more information about Gift Matching, please contact us.