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Another increase in payroll giving.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 30-JUN-03
Format: Online
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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 June 2003-UK Government: Another increase in payroll giving(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:06302003

GBP86m was given to charities through payroll giving schemes last year.

This is another substantial increase, over GBP13 million more than was given in 2001/02, Economic Secretary John Healey announced today.

Mr Healey, welcoming the figures, said: "This is really good news and shows how effective the measures introduced in 2000 have been in boosting payroll giving. We removed the upper limit on donations and introduced a 10% supplement on donations.

"We have extended the supplement for one more year, to April 2004.

This will allow charity fundraisers to build on the boost for this method of giving. It should encourage more...

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