Mark is a Chartered Accountant with a Cranfield MBA. The first 13 years of his career were spent training and practising as a Chartered Accountant, he then decided to leave the world of finance and move into the third sector – a decision he has not regretted for a single minute of his 25 + years in the sector. During this time, he has been Chief Executive of the WRVS and the National Autistic Society. He joined Helpforce in 2019 and has been leading the charity to achieve mission where it aims to accelerate the growth and impact of volunteering in health and care.