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Special Contribution Letter

A special contribution letter recognises work an employee did beyond their job description, such as running a CSR drive, serving on a committee, teaching internal trainings or supporting colleagues during a crisis. HR or a senior leader issues it to put this voluntary effort on record.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

LETTER OF APPRECIATION FOR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation], [Department]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Work Location]

Subject: Appreciation for your special contribution to [Initiative Name]

Dear [Employee Name],

Alongside your responsibilities as [Designation], you chose to give your time and energy to [Initiative Name] during [Period]. This was not part of your role, and that makes it all the more valuable.

Through your efforts, [contribution, e.g. you organised four blood donation camps across our offices, coordinated with the hospital partner and encouraged more than 300 colleagues to donate]. The initiative has [benefit, e.g. directly supported patients at the city hospital and brought our teams together for a shared purpose].

We recognise that much of this work happened outside office hours, and we thank you, and your family, for that support. A copy of this letter is being placed in your personnel file, and your contribution will be considered in the annual review.

Thank you for showing what it means to be part of the [Company Name] community.

With sincere appreciation,

[HR Name]
Head – Human Resources
[Company Name]

cc: [Reporting Manager]

What this template includes

  • Clear statement that the work was beyond the regular role
  • Description of the contribution and time period
  • Who benefited
  • Recognition of personal time and effort
  • Record in the personnel file
  • Signature of HR head or senior leader

When to use it

  • An employee organised a CSR or community volunteering drive
  • Someone served as an Internal Committee member or fire warden
  • An employee conducted internal training sessions voluntarily
  • Support during a flood, pandemic or emergency

How to customise this template

  1. 1Name the initiative or committee
  2. 2Quantify where possible, e.g. sessions held or people helped
  3. 3Thank family support where personal time was involved
  4. 4Copy the employee's reporting manager
  5. 5Consider it for the annual awards nomination

HR tips

  • Recognise invisible contributions like committee work
  • For POSH Internal Committee members, thank them without revealing any case details
  • Keep the letter specific to the person
  • Ensure such work is also considered in appraisals

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Frequently asked questions

What is a special contribution letter?+

It is a letter that recognises an employee's work beyond their regular job, such as volunteering, committee roles or training others.

Should special contributions count in appraisal?+

Many companies include organisational citizenship in appraisals. A letter on record makes it easier to consider.

Can Internal Committee members be recognised?+

Yes, but the letter must not mention any complaint or case details, to protect confidentiality under the POSH Act 2013.