Improve Access
to Education
Through Fitch Community, our Corporate Social Responsibility program, we partner with charities worldwide to create volunteering opportunities that promote education, enhance employability, and empower our communities.
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OUR
FOCUS AREAS
Develop
Employability Skills
Empower our
Communities
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EDUCATION
School bags to support access to education
Through our partnerships with local organizations, we have donated school bags filled with essential educational resources, creating pathways to learning for children around the world. By the end of 2024, we had donated 7,993 school bags, bringing the total since 2021 to 15,440.
Building Futures, One School at a Time
Empowering communities through education, Fitch volunteers built three primary schools in Senegal, Guatemala and Nepal providing a foundation for lifelong learning and success. This initiative was done in partnership with buildOn. The schools will provide essential educational spaces supporting 2,325 community members, 300 primary school students (50% female), and 15 teachers. The schools will provide essential educational spaces supporting 2,325 community members, 300 primary school students (50% female), and 15 teachers.
Supporting social mobility
Our Fitch Young Leaders Path Program in London and Manchester supports social mobility in our communities by improving the employability and financial education of students aged 15–18 in underserved areas. The program covers four key areas: future work readiness, financial education, technology skills and global citizens and wellbeing.
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EMPOWERMENT
Promoting access to education through innovation
We partner with Social Shifters for the Global Innovation Education Challenge, inviting entrepreneurs aged 18-30 globally to develop business solutions for accessible, high-quality education. Participants received free access to Social Shifters’ Digital Incubator program, offering e-learning, exclusive events, and online coaching.
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VOLUNTEERING AND
FUNDRAISING
We believe in the power of giving back
We actively encourage our employees to contribute their time, skills, and financial support to causes that create a positive impact in our communities.
How we support community engagement
- Global Volunteer Week: We have a week dedicated to volunteerism, where employees come together to make a difference. In 2024, we had over 2,230 employees participating in various volunteer activities around the world.
- New Joiner Reward: Colleagues who join Fitch can kickstart their journey with us by supporting a charity of their choice.
- Matched Giving Program: Our employees can amplify their impact with dollar-for-dollar matched charitable donations.
- Paid Volunteer Time: Every full-time employee is granted two days of paid time off each calendar year to volunteer for causes they are passionate about.
Find out more about Social Value Collaborations.
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SUPPORTING
U.N. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
We have aligned our Fitch Community work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Our priority SDGs are:
Reports
We are committed to fostering a positive influence within our workplaces and the wider global community. Find out more about how we are creating a positive impact.