We’re delighted to announce that the Trust has been recognised as a Bronze Microhive Awards 2026 Winner. Over 700 staff have signed up to donate the pennies in their monthly salary to the ELFT Charity. These might be only small amounts but every penny helps. And with 8000 staff, if everyone signed up, it would tot up to a substantial amount that we could put to good use in enhancing the experience of service users.
Richard Fradgley, Deputy CEO and Executive lead for the ELFT Charity said, "It is lovely to see the contribution of our staff to the ELFT Charity recognised in this way. It is even more remarkable at a time when household finances are under pressure. I urge colleagues to sign up for Microhive. Your small change could have a big impact on the support the ELFT Charity can provide to those in our care."
Microhive works by diverting the small change in your monthly salary to the ELFT Charity. For example, if you earn £1500.32, the 32p will be automatically diverted to the ELFT Charity. It just takes a few moments to sign up using an online form. See the link below. Before you start, make sure you have your Employee number to hand.
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In their statement, Microhive said, "The Awards are one of the proudest moments in the Microhive calendar. They give us the opportunity to step back and celebrate employers who are making collective giving part of everyday working life, and to thank the thousands of employees whose small monthly donations continue to create extraordinary impact. Your Award recognises the culture of generosity you have created and the difference your people are making together. Together, Microhive employers and their people have now helped raise over £9 million for charities across the UK and rising."
Find out more about the ELFT Charity and the initiatives and projects we have supported.