It is the fourth year in a row staff have reached into their pockets each fortnight for charity.

In the four years staff have raised more than $20,000.

The Bendigo RSPCA and Bendigo Oncology each received $2390.

Bendigo Smart Centre Manager Brendan Blandford said the Workplace Giving Program was a great chance for staff to support local organisations and causes of their choice.

“Our staff members have raised a remarkable total of $20,000 for local organisations over the past four years,” Mr Blandford said.

“I am so proud of the ongoing generosity of staff and can’t thank them enough for once again digging deep to support these great local services. 

“They continue to go further than their role of assisting Australians with business to support the local community.”

Bendigo RSPCA shelter supervisor Mark Goodwin thanked the staff for their immense generosity.

“Their donation will help us deliver much-needed animal welfare services in Bendigo and beyond, supporting our Inspectorate, animal shelters, veterinary clinics and education services,” he said. 

“Last year, more than 28,000 animals came into RSPCA Victoria’s care and we investigated over 10,000 animal cruelty complaints.

It is the unwavering support of the Victorian community, both in spirit and in donations, that allows us to care for and change the lives of so many of those animals.”

Bendigo Health Foundation director Jane Anderson said the donation would make a big difference for the patients and staff at Bendigo Oncology.

“Through programs such as workplace giving, the Department of Human Services staff are contributing to our patients getting increased access to the best equipment and care possible,” Ms Anderson said.