In a bid to improve social mobility across the accountancy sector, top 10 firm Forvis Mazars has launched its own foundation to support people under 25
The Forvis Mazars Foundation UK has been set up as a registered charity and will be funded by an annual £400,000 donation from the firm’s partnership and will support charities across the UK that work with young people aged up to 25.
It will support under-resourced young people, Forvis Mazars said, ‘helping them achieve their potential and build a positive future. It is committed to delivering flexible funding, fostering collaboration, and supporting the charitable sector to ensure long-term, sustainable change’.
James Gilbey, CEO at Forvis Mazars, said: ‘Every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and through the Foundation, we aim to provide the support to make that happen.
The Foundation will focus on three key changes to improve social mobility:
• Reducing the attainment gap by supporting children, parents and carers to develop foundational skills such as literacy and numeracy to ensure success at school.
• Preparing young people for life by providing equal access to opportunities that build essential life skills, including teamwork, leadership, ambition, and self-belief.
• Widening access to education and employment by helping young adults gain the networks, relationships, and cultural knowledge needed to succeed in education and the job market.
To drive immediate impact, the Foundation is providing £400,000 of funding to the following six charity partners across the UK, Every Youth, Future First, Get Further, Leadership Through Sport & Business, Learning with Parents, and My Time Young Careers.
The accountancy firm will also support the charities by providing pro-bono services and skills-based volunteering by staff to add value to the funding provided by the foundation.
‘Forvis Mazars has always been committed to making a difference, building on a legacy of 40 years of charitable giving through the Mazars Charitable Trust. The launch of this new foundation is a significant step in furthering our impact,’ said Gilbey.
For more information about the Forvis Mazars Foundation UK, visit this link.