Not For Profit

MAINTAINING EFFICIENCY AND CERTAINTY FOR YOUR CHARITY

With an environment where there are often reducing donations and government funding, set against increasing community demand, we help charities structure for cost-efficient operation, long-term financial security and to safeguard their charitable status.

Our specialist team will understand your needs and will share their knowledge of the latest rules and legislation, so you can always feel confident and prepared. You’ll have access to all our expertise on aspects such as:

• Financial reporting and management information, providing valuable insights into your performance.
• Comprehensive, value-adding audit and independent examination.
• Meeting your compliance and regulatory responsibilities whilst minimising your tax bill across VAT, payroll and employment and corporate taxes.
• Specialist training to help your team keep up to date with sector changes, address challenges and plan for the future.

PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL HOUSING PROVIDERS

Tasked with providing suitable, safe accommodation for tenants and residents, whilst under increasing financial pressure and regulatory scrutiny, social housing providers have a difficult job – so we’re here to make it easier with our specialist support. Our experienced team works with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and Registered Providers (RPs), on accounts and assurance, financial reporting, taxation, payroll and employment solutions, and tax investigations as well as strategic planning and advice.

With over 20 years working in the sector, we have a thorough understanding of the Housing SORP and a close knowledge of social housing providers, from single associations to large groups. We provide internal and external audits, assurance and advice, complemented by our Payroll & Employment Taxes team who help RSLs and RPs stay complaint while improving efficiency.  Our dedication to social housing providers is borne out by the volunteering of our team, many of whom hold RSL/RP board of management roles.

EXPERT INSIGHTS AND SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION SECTOR

We deliver dedicated support to higher education and further education institutions and private providers, such as independent colleges, helping them address financial and regulatory issues and providing tailored accountancy services.

Our experts ensure your Board has the latest financial information to guide their decisions, enhance process efficiency and ensure compliance with tax laws and financial regulations. We also help with:

• Virtual Finance Functions to handle your key processes and provide real time data.
• External audits and internal audits to help you assess and enhance your systems.
• Advice on minimising your tax bill across VAT, payroll and corporate taxes.
• Helping improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your governance arrangements.
• Specialist training courses to keep you abreast of key changes and help you plan for a secure future.
• Payroll and employment tax solutions.

PASSION & ENTHUSIASM FOR OUR CHARITIES

We work closely with our charity clients and are hugely inspired by the tremendous work they do. This appreciation helps drive our passion and enthusiasm for the not for profit sector as a whole.

Our charity clients deliver services and activities to beneficiaries locally, across the UK and internationally. Activities include supported living, community regeneration, prevention of poverty, healthcare, theatre and arts, music, heritage, conservation and crisis response.

Ranging from Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity to the National Trust for Scotland, our charity clients come in all shapes and sizes.

We are experts in the charities SORP and we are always happy to guide our clients on related matters. Our specialist knowledge of this incredible sector ensures that our teams are well trained and equipped with the tools needed to deliver value-adding services.