Workplace giving reimagined
Introducing Givicle, the UK’s first workplace giving platform
We believe that together we can create a culture of giving in the workplace that benefits everyone. Givicle provides employees with confidential, trust based access to grocery vouchers through a simple digital system, helping bridge the gap between wages and the cost of living.
The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone
Life is challenging for many people and their families. We're all feeling the pressure from rising mortgage and rental costs, alongside spiralling food and energy prices in recent years. Financial support is difficult for many working people to access, and food banks have traditionally been aimed at those on very low incomes.
In recent years, businesses have begun to acknowledge the challenges their employees face and have introduced on-site food banks. However, many employees are reluctant to use these services for fear of being judged, and they can also be challenging to manage.
Current employee benefits programmes do not proactively support employees experiencing financial hardship. While the benefits landscape is extensive and provides support in many areas, it does not address the immediate need for essentials such as food when times are tough.
It's time for businesses to do more to ensure employees feel supported and valued, by providing easy access to financial assistance and trusting individuals to seek help when needed, without fear of judgement.
Our story so far...
Hi, I’m Nicky. I’ve worked in HR for over twenty years, and I’m deeply passionate about supporting people in the workplace. Throughout my career, I’ve seen first-hand the impact that pay disparities and the rising cost of living have on employees.
One moment in particular has stayed with me. Every morning in the car park, after a long night shift, I noticed a colleague standing out in the cold, repeatedly pumping up the same flat tyre. When I finally approached him, he quietly admitted he couldn’t afford to replace it. My heart sank. I wanted to help, but as a colleague, I felt awkward and unsure how to step in. It was a stark reminder that many people are struggling — even when they’re employed.
That experience stayed with me, and I continued to look for meaningful ways to better support our people. One idea was to introduce on-site food banks, but with multiple small locations, this quickly became a logistical challenge and simply wasn’t viable. I then began searching for a digital food bank solution — something discreet, accessible, and dignified — but nothing suitable existed.
That’s where the idea for Givicle was born.
I decided to create a digital platform designed to make generosity accessible, inspire empathy, and create fairer opportunities for working people — removing stigma and making support easier to access when it’s needed most.
We’re just getting started, and I hope you’ll join us on our mission.