Hutchinson was caught up in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, and from this he launched the charity Architects For Aid (A4A). Following his experience of the tsunami, Hutchinson founded the architectural charity Article 25. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees and is heavily involved in the fundraising side of the charity. In October 2009, Hutchinson ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon with the proceeds going towards Article 25's projects throughout the world.