{"id":14973,"date":"2026-07-21T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=14973"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:00:55","slug":"how-to-write-a-personal-statement-for-a-charity-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-for-a-charity-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Personal Statement for a Charity Job"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":14977,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[185,1],"tags":[9150],"class_list":["post-14973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cv-cover-letters","category-career-advice","tag-writing-a-cover-letter"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":14977,"background":14977,"excerpt":"How are a personal statement and a cover letter different? Read our top tips for how to write a personal statement for a charity role.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"A personal statement is like an essay that you have to write about yourself. You may have been asked to write one of these during your time in education, perhaps before going to college or university.\r\n\r\nHowever, there are occasions when an organisation might ask you to create a personal statement for a job application.\r\n\r\nIf that happens, this gives you an opportunity to highlight your core values and ambitions and give the recruiter a real insight into who you are. This can be really important in the charity sector as it offers you a chance to prove that you're kind, empathetic and charitable.\r\n\r\nNow, we understand that\u2019s a lot of pressure to put on just a few paragraphs, but if you get this right, you can increase your chances of being invited for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/prepare-for-charity-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interview<\/a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What\u2019s the difference between a cover letter and a personal statement?","content":"<h2>What\u2019s the difference between a cover letter and a personal statement?<\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019ve not been asked for a personal statement before, it\u2019s vital that you don\u2019t confuse this with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/ultimate-charity-cover-letter-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cover letter<\/a>.\r\n\r\nA cover letter accompanies your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/tailor-your-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV<\/a> and provides more detail about your work experience, professional achievements and qualifications. It\u2019s another chance for you to really sell your skills to the employer and you should tailor them to the job description. Because of this, it\u2019s a formal document and the language should reflect this.\r\n\r\nA personal statement for a job, on the other hand, can be less formal. It should still be professional, but you can afford to be more creative and fun with the language you use.\r\n\r\nThe content will also differ as your personal statement is a longer narrative about who you are, your background and what drew you to your chosen career path. It\u2019s used to help the recruiter to build a more in-depth understanding of who you are as a person."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"When might you be asked for a personal statement for a charity job, rather than a cover letter?","content":"<h2>When might you be asked for a personal statement for a charity job, rather than a cover letter?<\/h2>\r\nAlthough asking for personal statements is less common than cover letters, there are some instances when this does still happen. Some of the most common reasons a recruiter might ask for a personal statement include when applying for internships, volunteering opportunities or entry-level charity jobs.\r\n\r\nThis is because you may not have a huge amount of professional or related experience to talk about, but a personal statement gives the recruiter a chance to find out more about you and what makes you a good fit for the role.\r\n\r\nIt could also be that the recruiter isn\u2019t as interested in your formal experience or in ticking boxes. Instead, they may want to find out more about your top qualities and whether you're suited to the type of work involved, such as working with vulnerable people.\r\n\r\nAn organisation might also ask for a personal statement as part of an online application form. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/improve-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CharityJob is discouraging the use of application forms<\/a>, as they can be a barrier to applying for roles, some recruiters may still be using them. But recruiters shouldn\u2019t ask you for both a personal statement and a cover letter for one application, as this is bad practice.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10722\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/read-the-interview-presentation-brief.jpg\" alt=\"read the interview presentation brief\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"How to write a personal statement for a charity job \u2014 five top tips","content":"<h2>How to write a personal statement for a charity job \u2014 five top tips<\/h2>\r\nNow you have a better understanding of what a personal statement is, here are our top five tips for how to write a great personal statement, so you can take the next step in your charity career.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"1. Start strong","content":"<h3>1. Start strong<\/h3>\r\nYou need to start your personal statement with an engaging introduction that grabs the recruiter\u2019s attention and encourages them to read on. As such, you should put the most interesting and persuasive information right at the beginning of your statement for the strongest possible start.\r\n\r\nThis could be a quick but captivating sentence about who you are, an impressive achievement or even an anecdote. For example, sharing details of a fun, interesting or challenging activity you did to raise money for charity. Perhaps you walked hundreds of miles, travelled the globe or organised a local fundraising event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"2. Emphasise your passion","content":"<h3>2. Emphasise your passion<\/h3>\r\nWanting to work in the charity sector already says a lot about who you are as a person, but it\u2019s still important that you emphasise your passion for the sector.\r\n\r\nYou can do this by sharing your past experience and volunteering efforts. Plus, as this statement is all about who you are, you can also explain what it was that made you want to help others and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/six-reasons-why-working-for-a-charity-is-so-rewarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work in this sector<\/a> in the first place.\r\n\r\nYou can share stories of how you\u2019ve harnessed your passion in the past and highlight the key qualities involved, such as dedication, understanding and patience.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"3. Show your potential for future success","content":"<h3>3. Show your potential for future success<\/h3>\r\nFollowing on from our last point, you can also take this chance to show your potential for personal growth and development in a charity role.\r\n\r\nYou can do this by making it clear that you\u2019re not just passionate about the sector and those you\u2019re helping, but that you\u2019re hoping to progress and make a real difference long into the future. Dedication and drive are important and therefore desirable in the non-profit sector."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"4. Highlight relevant experience where possible","content":"<h3>4. Highlight relevant experience where possible<\/h3>\r\nAs we said, a personal statement can be a little more informal than a cover letter and doesn\u2019t need to include relevant work experience as this will be on your CV. That being said, if you can give examples of achievements or experience related to the specific role or organisation you\u2019re applying to, this can earn you extra points with the recruiter.\r\n\r\nSo let\u2019s say, for example, you\u2019re applying to work for the children\u2019s charity NSPCC. If you can, give details of other children\u2019s charities you\u2019ve worked for or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/volunteer-to-employee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteered<\/a> at in the past, this could boost your application.\r\n\r\nBut if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/cover-letter-with-no-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no relevant experience<\/a>, that\u2019s OK too. You can still share other impressive things you\u2019ve done or highlight the achievements you're most proud of, such as \u2018personally raising \u00a31,000 for Save the Children\u2019."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"5. Check your statement thoroughly","content":"<h3>5. Check your statement thoroughly<\/h3>\r\nLast but certainly not least, before you submit your application, you need to check through your personal statement several times to ensure it\u2019s perfect.\r\n\r\nEach time you read it through, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to tweak and edit the content until it\u2019s just right. You\u2019ll also be able to spot any spelling or grammatical errors and make sure your statement reads well.\r\n\r\nThis step is crucial, as errors, clumsy wording and overused clich\u00e9s could cost you the job. So take some time to ensure your personal statement is well-written, engaging and free from any errors.\r\n\r\nThis is the part where you could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/resource\/navigating-ai-in-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use AI to help you<\/a> - with checking and tidying up your personal statement. We don't recommend using it to write any part of the statement for you, as the whole purpose is for it to be authentic and reflect you as a person.\r\n\r\nBy following these tips, you\u2018ll learn how to write a <a href=\"https:\/\/standout-cv.com\/pages\/cv-personal-statement-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal statement<\/a> that will help you secure an interview.\r\n\r\nLooking for a new opportunity? Browse the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best opportunities in the charity sector<\/a>."},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read next","reading_list_title":"Read next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":14482},{"articles_link":14076},{"articles_link":14153}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":8096},{"article":8669},{"article":8405}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.8 (Yoast SEO v28.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Write a Personal Statement | CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How are a personal statement and a cover letter different? 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