Chris Clements

Chris Clements has a diverse and extensive work experience in the nonprofit sector. Chris has held various roles in different organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to social impact and community development.

Starting in 2002, Chris worked for Crisis, a national homelessness charity, where they served as the Head of New Projects Delivery and later as a Project Manager for the Crisis at Christmas winter shelter project. During their time there, they successfully secured significant funding and led the implementation of innovative projects.

In 2010, Chris joined the Aspire Foundation as a Project and Development Manager, where they led a consortium of SME social enterprises to address long-term unemployment and conducted research on the effectiveness of their approach. Chris also launched a new social enterprise focused on tackling unemployment issues.

From 2011 to 2015, Chris held several roles at the Oasis Charitable Trust, serving as the Group Operations Director and Director of Oasis UK. Chris provided strategic and operational support across the organization, managing finance, HR, fundraising, and facilities. Chris also led the Waterloo Hub, a social enterprise lettings business that supported community work, including youth and children's projects.

Chris co-founded Reset Communities and Refugees in 2018, where they served as a Director. This organization aims to transform the community sponsorship movement to improve outcomes for refugees. Chris later became a Trustee and Chair of the Board at Reset Communities and Refugees.

In 2015, Chris joined Social Finance as the Chief Finance and Impact Officer. Chris is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial performance and ensuring the delivery of social impact. Chris also co-founded the Impact Incubator, a partnership initiative tackling social challenges with charitable foundations.

Chris's work experience also includes positions as a Trustee and Director at CAYSH, a charity focused on preventing youth homelessness, and as a Trustee at the Single Homeless Project (SHP), a London-based charity providing support and accommodation services.

In summary, Chris Clements has extensive experience in leadership and strategic roles within the nonprofit sector, with a particular focus on homelessness, community development, and social impact.

Chris Clements obtained a BA degree in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford in 2000. Chris further pursued an MSc in Development Management from The Open University, completing it in 2010. In 2007, they obtained the APM Professional Certificate (APMP) in Project Management from the Association of Project Management. Additionally, they hold a Registered Representative and Series 7 qualification in securities and derivatives, UK and US, from SFA, SEC in 2000. Furthermore, they have a CGMA Dip MA - Diploma in Management Accounting from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and is recognized as a Fellow by The Royal Society of Arts.