Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year nominee – Tomasz Putynkowski

Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year nominee – Tomasz Putynkowski

After arriving in the UK from Poland 18 years ago, the support that Tomasz Putynkowski received then is now being reciprocated.

Giving something back to the community is something Tomasz, aged 41, holds dear. Based in Fenton, he is a direrctor at JMT Accountancy Ltd and uses his financial know-how to help a number of charities and businesses across the region.

Alongside his charity work, Tomasz is active in mentoring businesspeople, in particular start-ups. He works with Be Inspired, a University of Staffordshire initiative that provides graduates with the practical skills and a financial springboard to help new and developing businesses.

Tomasz is using his financial acumen to assist two local CICs – he is the Treasurer at Staffordshire Adults Autistic Society and has been offering financial advice to Ardour Housing. He is an Advisory Council Member at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce.

Tomasz said: “I really enjoy using my accountancy experience to help and support others. I actively participate in organising events and raising awareness and I am always willing to step out of my comfort zone too – whether it’s speaking at public events or volunteering.

“I use my professional expertise to benefit charitable organisations and feel that in recent years this has been increasingly important and necessary. I know just how difficult the world of finance can be for companies, charities and individuals – but if I can help, I will. It’s how I was raised, and I feel it is only right to help others after I received so much help myself.”

Tomasz Putynkowski has been nominated in the Charity Champion or Volunteer of the Year category of the Your Heroes Awards 2025.