Charities & Not-for-Profit

Supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations

Charities and not-for-profit organisations operate in a highly regulated environment, balancing financial sustainability with delivering services that benefit the communities they support. Alongside managing day-to-day finances, trustees and leadership teams must meet charity law, governance and financial reporting requirements.

We work with charities of all sizes, from small trusts to well-known national organisations, providing specialist advice across audit, accounting, tax and governance.

Who we work with

Our experience includes working with:

  • Registered charities
  • Charitable trusts
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)
  • Membership organisations
  • Social enterprises
  • Voluntary organisations

How we can help

Our services include:

  • Charity audits and independent examinations
  • Accounts preparation in accordance with the Charities SORP
  • Charity accounting and bookkeeping
  • VAT and tax advice
  • Internal control procedures and risk management
  • Trustee induction and governance training
  • Charity incorporations and restructuring
  • Lottery and grant funding applications
  • Pension advice and administration
  • Charity accounting software selection and implementation

Frequently Asked Questions

Not every charity requires an audit. Whether an audit or an independent examination is needed depends on factors including the charity’s income, legal structure and governing document. We can help you understand which requirements apply to your organisation.

The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) sets out how charities prepare their annual accounts and financial statements. It provides a consistent framework for charity reporting and helps organisations meet their statutory reporting obligations.

Yes. We advise trustees on governance, financial reporting, internal controls and risk management, helping them meet their legal responsibilities and make informed decisions for their organisation.

Yes. We advise charities on a range of tax matters, including VAT, Corporation Tax reliefs and Gift Aid, helping organisations understand the reliefs available and meet their compliance obligations.

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