Specialist Sectors
Charities
Whilst the charity sector has historically relied upon volunteers and unpaid trustees, the industry is becoming more entrepreneurial without losing its primary purpose of serving a community or social group.
Moore and Smalley’s experience in advising charities and not-for-profit organisations is extensive. This sector is a substantial part of our business and our specialist team advises some of the best known organisations in the region. We currently act for over 120 registered charities from Lancashire and Cumbria, with a combined annual income in excess of £71.5m p.a. putting us amongst the top specialist charity auditors in the UK.
With charities subject to distinct legal requirements, accounting rules and taxation statutes, the demand for an expert team which understands the precise requirements of this sector is high. Some of our clients within this sector have been with Moore and Smalley for over 50 years - an amazing feat which cements our reputation and expertise in this field. We are also able to offer 'tried and tested' advice to trustees, as a number of our charity team are themselves trustees of registered charities.
Click here (opens in a new window) to meet some of the key members of our charity and not-for-profit team.
For a no obligation consultation, contact Christine Wilson on 01772 821021
Charity Update Seminar - Managing your charity through the recession
At the end of last year Moore and Smalley held a charity seminar to update clients and contacts of the latest developments within the sector. Our charity team presented on public benefit, charity trading, charity investments and how to manage your charity through the recession. If you would like any information on the topics please contact us on 01772 821021.
Our Publications
Charity Update
Our quarterly update for charities and not-for-profits
Charity Update Spring 2010
In this issue we look at the important changes in charity reporting requirements, Gift Aid on admissions and membership, claiming VAT from Grant money, and alternative investments.
To read earlier editions, go to our archive
Useful Links
- The Charity Commission - the regulator and registrar of charities in England & Wales
- Charity Choice - the encyclopaedia of charities on the Internet
- Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs - the Revenue and Customs information page for charities
Bottomline Newsletter
- Bottom Line Winter 2009
In this issue of Bottom Line Graham Gordon looks at pension alternatives for high earners, James Treadwell provides an update on the new Companies Act rules and Stephen Adams discusses the new VAT rates. The Moore and Smalley debate brought together regional businesses, banks and solicitors who discuss whether 2010 will be the year of recovery, and we speak to Eliot Ward the new Chief Executive of Preston Vision
