FORMERLY KNOWN AS PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
At a time when giving is falling, workplace giving is rising.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Microhive Awards.
Each year, the Microhive Awards give us a moment to pause. To recognise the organisations who have embraced collective giving and celebrate the employees who quietly choose to give, month after month. And most importantly, to say thank you.
Because behind every percentage point of participation is a simple decision made by thousands of individuals to be part of something bigger. Together, those small decisions have now helped raise over £9 million for charities across the UK. And that’s something worth celebrating.
The latest CAF UK Giving Report paints a challenging picture: fewer people are donating, millions are cancelling regular gifts and affordability is reshaping how, and whether people give.
But across UK workplaces, a different story is emerging. At Microhive, we’re seeing thousands of employees still choosing to give not through large commitments, but through small, consistent, affordable acts of generosity.
And that’s what the Microhive Awards 2026 celebrate. Because in a year where many felt they had to stop giving, our organisations made it possible for everyone to keep going.
This year’s Awards highlight a fundamental shift from a focus on not just about how much is given but how many people feel able to take part. We know that when giving becomes simple, affordable and part of everyday work life more people say yes, participation grows and impact becomes collective. Microhive is here to enable more people to give what they can. And the 2026 Awards reflect this.
In 2026, we’re seeing more organisations than ever embedding giving into everyday workplace culture. It’s a powerful story:
Nearly 1 in 3 employees (29%) are choosing to give
Over half of organisations (52%) now have 20%+ participation
1 in 5 employers (20%) have built true giving cultures, with 40%+ of staff involved
One of the most powerful insights from this year’s Awards is where participation is strongest. NHS organisations are consistently among the highest performers, with Trusts like Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Resolution, South Western Ambulance Service, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust achieving over 30% participation.
This matters.
Because it shows that even in sectors facing significant financial pressure, employees still choose to give because giving feels affordable.
This isn’t a decline in generosity. It’s a shift in how generosity is expressed.
The Microhive Awards 2026 celebrate something bigger than fundraising totals. They celebrate inclusion. Because the most impactful organisations today don’t have to be those asking for the biggest donations, They’re the ones making it possible for the most people to take part. From hospitals to head offices to shop floors, one thing is clear: when giving feels affordable, people don’t step back, they step in.
A final thank you
To every organisation recognised this year, thank you. Thank you for creating a workplace where giving feels possible. Thank you for making generosity inclusive.
And thank you for being part of a collective effort that has now raised over £9 million, and counting for charities across the UK.
At Microhive, we often talk about the power of small change. But this is what it really looks like. Thousands of people. Millions of small donations and a growing movement together. That’s what the Microhive Awards recognise. And that’s the future we’re building, together.
The Microhive Awards don’t just recognise success — they map the journey:
🟤 Bronze (10%+) → Giving gets started
⚪ Silver (15%+) → Giving gains momentum
🟡 Gold (20%+) → Giving becomes the norm
🟣 Platinum (40%+) → Giving becomes culture
In 2023 we launched the Microhive Impact Award (formerly known as Pennies from Heaven) and shared it with our winners. This mark demonstrates an organisations dedication to support society and add value to the charities and communities they care about. Working with Microhive also generates a much wider impact than the donations the charities receive. We are a Social Enterprise that wants everyone to be part of micro giving, so as employers join the Microhive family, all working together for the betterment of society, the deeper the social impact we have together. Only our Award winners can use this mark on their websites, ESG reports and other stakeholder communications.
In 2026 it was a pleasure to recognise the following Award winning employers:
ALDI GB
B Braun
Bank of England Staff
CNOOC
Fowler Welch
HSS Hire Service Group Ltd
Liverpool Victoria Financial Services
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Motor Insurers’ Bureau
NHS Resolution
One Savings Bank
South Western Ambulance Service
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Brand Potential
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
East Sussex Healthcare Trust NHS
Enquire Learning Trust
Eriks UK
Gattaca Plc
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Mencap
Molins U.K Pension Fund Trustee
Mortgage Advice Bureau
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Sanofi Ireland
STV Group Plc
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
University of Essex
Zellis ROI
Zellis UK
ALDI IRELAND
Bank of England Pensioners
Barclays Bank
Clifford Chance
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Investec
Royal College of Nursing
Sanofi UK
Sheffield County Council
Shoosmiths LLP
Swiss Re
Warwickshire County Council
XPS Pensions Consulting Ltd
Amcor
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Bellrock Group
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Esure
Hendy Group Limited
HSBC
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
National Oilwell Varco
NFU Mutual
NHS Professionals
Orsted
Scottish Power
Starr Underwriting Agents Limited
University of Salford