Corporate matched funding

Could your employer help raise more for Grazebrook PSA?

Many UK employers match the charitable efforts of their staff, pound for pound, whether that's funds raised at an event or a personal donation. If yours does, your involvement in something like the Summer Fair could unlock a significant additional donation to the PSA, at no cost to you.

What employers typically offer

The two common approaches:

  • Event fundraising match: The employer matches the amount raised at an event where their employee volunteered. If you help at the Summer Fair and it raises £4,000, your employer may match some or all of that, up to their annual cap.

  • Personal donation match: The employer matches a donation you make directly to a registered charity. Even a modest donation via our donate page can be doubled this way.

What you can do next

Find out if your employer has a matched giving scheme

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Search your HR intranet or benefits portal for "matched giving", "charity match" or "fundraising match" - it may sit under CSR or "giving back".

Find out what the scheme covers and what the limits are

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Does it match event fundraising, personal donations, or both? Is there a per-event or annual limit? Understanding what's on offer helps you make the most of it.

Submit a match request naming Grazebrook PSA

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Use our registered details: Grazebrook School Parent-Staff Association, Charity No. 1084738. We can provide a confirmation letter or documentation of event proceeds if your employer needs one.

Let us know you’re exploring it

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Email grazebrookpsa@gmail.com. We'd love to know which employers are being approached, track any successful requests, and thank you when funds arrive.

Common Questions

  • Schemes vary and change frequently, so we can’t guarantee any employer’s current policy - but organisations in these sectors are likely to have CSR programmes;

    • Banks & Finance

    • Professional Services

    • Tech & Media

    • Legal

    • Supermarkets & Utilities

    Many more employers offer schemes that aren't widely advertised. It's always worth asking.

  • No. Matched giving is funded entirely by your employer as part of their charitable giving programme. It has no impact on your salary, tax, or personal finances.

  • Possibly. Some schemes do match total event fundraising rather than just personal donations, subject to an annual or per-event cap. It depends entirely on your employer’s policy, which is why it’s worth finding out. The potential upside for the PSA is significant.

  • Donation matching still applies. You can donate directly via our donate page (grazebrookpsa.com/donate), and if your employer matches personal charitable donations, the same process applies. Every contribution helps.

  • Search for “Grazebrook PSA” or charity number 1084738. If we don’t appear, let us know and we’ll register promptly.

  • Some companies introduce schemes in response to employee requests, especially smaller businesses. It’s worth a conversation. Or if you’re in a leadership role - can you help to make it happen?