Charity Accountants

The not-for-profit sector is ever-changing, with new accounting and compliance requirements being set by the Charities Commission and other regulatory bodies. At Sigma, we understand that these, along with concerns around fundraising, can take up most of your time. We aim to simplify the process and provide you with the right advice.

We help:

• Charitable organisations
• Not-for-profit businesses
• Social enterprises and Community Interest Companies (CICs)

Charity accountants services:

• Year-end accounting and tax compliance
• Independent examiners reports
• Gift aid claims
• Setting up a charity
• Understanding trustees’ responsibilities
• Setting up appropriate reserves policies
• risk reviews and risk registers
• Business structures, tax planning and advice
• Bespoke technology-based bookkeeping solutions
• VAT compliance and planning
• Handling HMRC and charities commission investigations

We have a dedicated not-for-profit team, assisting clients from a variety of backgrounds to navigate their regulatory compliance, including charity commission filings and HMRC claims, while providing tailored advice.

Our team has a thorough understanding of the latest SORP (Statement of Recommended Practices) requirements, and we have recently invested heavily in both resources and training to ensure that our clients receive the latest guidance.

We have successfully set up numerous charities and CICs (Community Interest Companies), gained relevant tax relief from HMRC, and recovered thousands in unclaimed Gift Aid. This sector has been a cornerstone of Sigma since its inception and continues to be an area that we pride ourselves on.