# Lloyds TSB matching scheme opens in Northern Ireland

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/10/14/lloyds-tsb-matching-scheme-opens-northern-ireland/
- Published: 2010-10-14T12:48:59+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Charities in Northern Ireland can now apply to Lloyds TSB Foundation in Northern
Ireland for matched giving from local HBOS employees.

The Matched Giving Scheme was established to encourage members of staff to get involved
in the voluntary sector and to help fundraise through personal participation in 
events or give their time freely to support the work of charities. The Lloyds TSB
Foundation runs this scheme for the staff of Lloyds Banking Group, which owns HBOS,
and its subsidiary companies as well as our own staff and Trustees.

Every member of staff is entitled to claim up to £500 in each calendar year from
the Matched Giving Scheme for a charity for which they have either raised money 
for or given time to. The scheme will match every pound raised or donate £5 per 
hour of voluntary time given, to a maximum of £500, provided that the claim falls
within the rules of the scheme and the charity is eligible for funding.

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Each year, the Lloyds foundations allocate a percentage of their income towards 
the Matched Giving Scheme. In 2009, over £1 million was matched to support the charitable
activities of Group staff, as well as Foundation staff and Trustees.

A wide range of charities are eligible but the work must be within the UK. For fundraising
activity claims, you must have personally participated in an event or activity and
the claims for fundraising activities must be submitted within 6 months of the date
completed.

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