Birmingham, UK

At KPMG Birmingham, we work with organisations that tackle urgent social challenges to deliver impact that matters. Our support for one charity helps turn surplus food into thousands of meals for families who would otherwise go hungry. Initiatives like the First Hour Appeal, where we ask colleagues to donate the equivalent of their first hour’s pay has continuous impact. We see first hand how every pound makes a difference: £25 provides 100 packed lunches for children, £50 creates 200 meals for older people facing loneliness, and £150 funds a month’s worth of breakfasts for a school club. We choose these initiatives, because they reflect our values of integrity, inclusion, and action. Together, we’re reducing food waste and giving hope and dignity to those who need it most.

In Birmingham, our colleagues are at the heart of local change, giving their time and energy to make a real difference. In 2025, nearly half of our local office volunteered (53%), logging over 7,429 hours in activities, one of the highest totals across the UK. From sorting food and preparing care parcels, transforming school playgrounds, to supporting local parks, our people show up with empathy and commitment. We’re proud to open our doors to students, mentor young people, and help build confidence in the next generation. Fundraising cycles to hands-on days reflect our belief in a kinder, more connected Birmingham. These efforts are a reflection of KPMG’s culture of empathy, collaboration, and leadership. Every hour spent volunteering strengthens our team and demonstrates that we live our values.

We invest in initiatives that make Birmingham stronger and more connected because thriving communities create opportunities for everyone. Our support helps organisations improve food provision, reduce stigma around seeking help, and offer education and mentoring programmes that inspire ambition, and build skills, resilience and hope where it’s needed most. Every project we back delivers measurable change to leave communities feeling supported and empowered. For us, this is purpose in action, creating a Birmingham where everyone has the chance to thrive.