Hundred for the Homeless

1. Who are you and what did you do before you joined us at Crawley Open House?

I am Sylwia. Professionally, I am a qualified management accountant with over 20 years of experience across various finance roles within the charity, SME, and higher education sectors, covering financial, management, costing and project accounting. 

 

2. How did you hear about COH?

In recent years, I have worked with small and medium-sized charities across Sussex as a finance manager and management accountant. I’ve been involved with organisations that support children and young people with complex needs, assist refugees and vulnerable migrants, help people affected by substance misuse, and a charity supporting other voluntary groups and communities to thrive. I am passionate about working for organisations that support disadvantaged groups and communities, as it brings me great job satisfaction to know that my work helps to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

 

3. Why choose to work at COH?

I have been impressed with the work COH does for its community and how the organisation has grown and evolved over time. In my finance role at COH, my goal is to ensure that financial resources are managed effectively so that we can continue to provide essential services and support our clients.

 

4. Like at any job, working at COH can become stressful sometimes, so what do you do for fun?

In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my family and dog, traveling, and unwinding with a good book or movie, especially on colder days. I am committed to continuously improving my skills and expanding my knowledge, both professionally and personally, with my current personal goals being learning Spanish and practicing Tai Chi.