Shaping the future
A unique opportunity for today's generation to make a contribution of lasting benefit and to help shape the future of our profession.
What is the ICAEW Foundation?
The ICAEW Foundation provides annual bursaries and mentoring to talented but disadvantaged students in universities and business schools in the UK and internationally. It encourages senior accountants to bring their practical business experience into academia, and rewards ACA students worldwide who demonstrate inspiring qualities in overcoming personal adversity to complete their studies. The Foundation also commissions practical, market-focused research that furthers business confidence.
Contact the Foundation
To discuss how you can become involved with and support the Foundation, please contact Caroline Kearns t 020 7920 3539 or e caroline.kearns@icaew.com
ICAEW Foundation in Hong Kong
The ICAEW Foundation in Hong Kong was launched in March 2011, during an event attended by ICAEW President Gerald Russell and senior ICAEW members in Hong Kong. The registered charity aims to provide meaningful annual bursaries to talented aspiring undergraduates and post-graduate students in Hong Kong universities; these will include opportunities for overseas exchanges.
By offering life-changing opportunities to aspiring students who may otherwise miss out, the ICAEW Foundation in Hong Kong provides a leading example of how the traditions and values of chartered accountants make a difference to individuals and societies everywhere.
What is our target?
We aim to raise HK$20m over the next five years to support up to 30 students a year.
Through the goodwill of our contacts we hope to inspire individuals, trusts and organisations to support the Foundation’s objectives in Hong Kong. The campaign is led in Hong Kong by volunteer Ken McKelvie, the ex-Chairman of Deloitte and supported by Sir David Li, Chairman and Chief Executive of The Bank of East Asia
"This is your opportunity to acknowledge the advantages of being an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, to give something back and to make a real difference to current and future generations. Being fully committed to the Foundation’s goals, I am delighted to volunteer my time and financial support to this campaign and ask that you will join me in doing the same." - Kenneth McKelvie
How can you help?
If you would like to hear more about the Foundation and assist it in its first year, contact Ken McKelvie at kenmckelvie@deloitte.com.hk.
You can donate directly by completing the attached form (PDF 100KB/ 1 page) and sending a crossed cheque made payable to ICAEW Foundation in Hong Kong to ICAEW Foundation in Hong Kong, The General Fiduciary Company Limited, P.O. Box No. 9590, General Post Office, Hong Kong.
Engaging with University
Sandeep Prabhu, a Masters student at Durham University, recently completed his thesis study on the ICAEW Foundation producing some recommendations on fundraising and profile raising. He is seen here presenting the report and his findings to Foundation manager, Caroline Kearns.
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