Not-for-profit and charity

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Not-for-profit and charity accountants

We work closely with many not for profit organisations and charities in the North East, our team of experts understand the challenges the trustees, senior leadership teams and the wider sector face.

Demand for the great work that our local charities are doing in our communities has never been greater. And the valuable role of trustees in supporting the governance that underpins this work is vital.

The diverse and ever-changing landscape of funding within the third sector make running a charity rewarding, yet challenging.

Selecting the right partner for your organisation can add value so you can focus on what matters most – making a positive impact.

Our charity advisors are on hand to support you. And our dedication to the sector doesn’t stop there. Actively supporting our local community is an important part of our business. As well as our charity partnership and ongoing fundraising efforts, members of the Haines Watts teams are trustees of a number of local charities.

Our not for profit services

Audits and independent examinations

At the core of all of our not for profit audits and independent examinations is a desire to understand your charity, getting to know your team and the trustees, as well as the finances.

Our risk based approach will ensure that your trustees and beneficiaries can rest assured knowing that your controls and procedures are robust, and that your reporting obligations are met.

VAT

Our VAT team have extensive experience in advising not for profits on everything from partial exemption obligations and the implications of grant funding to restructuring arrangements.

They are on hand to conduct a full VAT health check, ensuring your organisation is managing all of your VAT affairs in a compliant and efficient manner – maximising VAT recoveries where possible.

Tax

The way in which you structure your activities can have a huge impact on the amount of tax your organisation pays, despite the corporation tax exemptions which are on offer to charities.

Our experts can work with you to build the best strategy to minimise your tax liability, whilst ensuring that you are maximising the amount of Gift Aid on offer to your organisation and looking tax incentives and reliefs that your organisation may qualify for.

Accounts and Outsourcing

Improving efficiency, keeping costs adown and staying compliant are all vital in today's not-for-profit sector. Our outsourcing experts can help to ease the administrative burden, help to ensure your income is reported in a complete and timely manner.

Our team can offer flexible and scalable solutions which are tailored to suit the needs of your charity.