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Our partnership with non-profit volunteering organisation, Charterpath

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Charting a path to more fulfilling careers and a stronger society

Did you know only an estimated 10% of accountants volunteer their time and expertise to non-profits? Charterpath is on a mission to make this 50%.  

Charterpath is a non-profit organization aiming to inspire more accountants to volunteer their time and skills, connect them with non-profit opportunities, and engage with other organizations, so volunteering becomes a core part of an accountant's career.

Learn more about charterpath

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All non-profits need volunteers with financial skills to:

  • Oversee their financial performance
  • Monitor processes and controls
  • Contribute to strategic planning
  • Evaluate fundraising opportunities
  • and the list goes on…

​However, as accountants tend to be busy people, these skills are often the hardest to find.

Charterpath are on a mission to:

Inspire

Connect

Engage

Inspire more accountants to volunteer their time and skills to non-profits

Charterpath uses social media to spread the word about the benefits of volunteering and how to get involved – could then have a link to the LinkedIn page? Non-profits are in desperate need of volunteers with financial skills and also increasingly looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds to bring different perspectives to their Boards. Don’t doubt the difference you can make.

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Connect accountants with non-profit opportunities and a support network of other volunteers

80% of accountant volunteers were referred by their network or sought out the role themselves, this doesn’t make for a diversity of volunteers! The Charterpath website has a whole host of resources to help volunteers chart a path into the non-profit sector, including how to find volunteering opportunities and training materials or courses available.

Engage with accounting institutions and employers so volunteering is a core part of an accountants’ career

55% of accountants did not volunteer due to their existing work commitments. Many corporates now offer charity days where employees can take time off work to volunteer without using up precious holiday. However, the take-up of these days is less than 20% on average – a huge missed opportunity to create value for the non-profit sector. Does your employer offer corporate charity days? `Would your colleagues be interested in hearing from Charterpath about how to make the most of them? Get in touch with Charterpath to find out more.

Benefits of volunteering with Charterpath

Volunteering is more than just the feel-good factor, there are proven benefits for the volunteer. 

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Show your support for Charterpath’s mission by joining them and signing their pledge to commit two days a year to volunteering.

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Charterpath’s mission is to get talented finance professionals to dedicate two days a year to volunteering. In September 2022, when we launched our partnership with Charterpath, we set the target of getting our community to dedicate 365 days to volunteering their finance and accountancy skills to a non-profit.  

As of today, 58 people have signed up to dedicate their skills and time to a charity. This means we are 32% of the way there! If you would like to get involved, sign the Charterpath Pledge to stay updated on their latest opportunities and events.  


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Volunteering opportunities currently available  

Charterpath works with non-profits to connect them with talented finance professionals. Volunteering doesn’t have to be an enormous time commitment – whether you have two hours a week to spare, or two hours a month, there will be a charity out there that would love your support. 

Treasurer / book-keeper roles at smaller charities tends to be more hands on than Trustee / Committee member roles at larger charities or schools.            The most important thing is that you are clear on the role description, so expectations are aligned! Below are just some of the non-profits that Charterpath works with – have a look at the Charterpath website for the full range of opportunities.

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View and apply for all featured opportunities with Charterpath

Charterpath founders

Alice Clementi and Alex Marsh are long-standing friends and former colleagues, having qualified together at PwC as chartered accountants. They were inspired to co-found Charterpath having volunteered from early stages in their careers and realising… with a little encouragement… many more accountants could benefit from the experience.

Alex Marsh 

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Alex runs Klarna UK by day (and night) and in any spare time in between has been chair of governors for a state funded secondary school in Brighton. Education is his passion and he is a trustee and volunteer for a number of education related charities. 

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn.

Alice Clementi

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Alice started volunteering at The Passage, initially as a van driver and then as a member of their Risk & Audit Committee. Following a career in Banking at Close Brothers and C. Hoare & Co she is now a school governor, charity trustee and runs Charterpath day to day.

Connect with Alice on LinkedIn.

TAKE THE CHARTERPATH PLEDGE 

How is Marks Sattin contributing to Charterpath's mission? 

At Marks Sattin, we place talented finance professionals in a range of businesses, from disruptive start-ups to FTSE 100 businesses. We are committed to developing careers and want to help people achieve their career goals and excel in their chosen profession. 

Our partnership with Charterpath enables us to connect our network with fullfilling volunteering opportunities and make a real impact to societal challenges while helping people from all backgrounds grow their careers and develop new skills.


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Alastair Paterson | Commercial Director

"Helping organisations to identify finance talent is in our DNA. Over the past 30+ years, we have gained so much from our clients and candidates - it felt right to give something back. 

After learning more about Charterpath’s mission, it resonated with us and we wanted to raise awareness by sharing volunteering opportunities to our amazing network of accountancy professionals. 

In partnership, we’ll be able to identify and reach a greater pool of potential volunteers which, in turn, should prove hugely valuable to charities and NFPs, allowing them to focus on delivering their much needed services. "

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