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At Hawsons our accountants recognise that not-for-profit organisations have very different requirements from other businesses and are currently exposed to a challenging economic climate.
Our dedicated team of charity accountants fully understands the complex, ever-changing regulatory requirements of the charity and not-for-profit sector. Irrespective of your size we wish to support you to maximise the benefits you could achieve through our specialist professional advice.
Charities & not-for-profit organisations are currently facing extensive changes in their regulatory and legal framework. Given the additional pressures on fundraising, complex tax regimes, internal risk exposure, and stakeholder demands, it has never been more important to obtain specialist professional advice.
Our specialist charity accountants are members of the ICAEW Charity and Voluntary Sector Special Interest Group.
Our charity services
Budget and forecasting
Strategy planning
Our charity experts
Simon Bladen
Partner
Kirstie Wilson
Partner
Will Amos
Partner
Key challenges for charities
Our expert charity accountants are aware of current developments and challenges in the charity sector. Our understanding of the sector enables us to provide sector specific, proactive advice to our clients.
Regulatory compliance
Charities must adhere to strict regulations set by the Charity Commission and other governing bodies, which can be complex and time-consuming. Ensuring compliance with changing laws and regulation can add additional pressure to remain legally compliant.
Cyber security threats
With increasing reliance on digital platforms, charities are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Data breaches and ransomware can damage trust, compromise donor information, and lead to financial loss of charitable funds.
Fundraising/competition for funding
The charity sector is highly competitive, with many organisations vying for limited funds from donors, grants, and government support. This can lead to financial strain, particularly during economic downturns or when facing shifting donor priorities.
Reputation
Maintaining a positive reputation is essential for charities, as it directly impacts donor trust and support. Negative publicity or mismanagement can quickly erode public confidence and affect donations.
Operational inefficiencies
Limited resources and staff often result in operational inefficiencies. This can include outdated systems, ineffective financial management, and lack of strategic planning, all of which hinder a charity’s ability to achieve its mission effectively.
Why choose Hawsons?
Our national and international reach
We are a member of HLB International a fast-growing, dynamic network of independent accounting firms and business advisers. Our membership gives us access to firms in over 150 countries worldwide to ensure consistent, cost-effective and expert advice to businesses with international operations and needs.
In the UK, HLB participant firms have a strong presence and work closely together to deliver best practice and latest thought leadership through a number of working parties that meet regularly. Regular contact with these firms enables us to provide a national service if required.
Our reputation
Already have an accountant? Don't worry! Switching accountants is easier than you think
We aim to make the transition to Hawsons simple and straightforward with as little input required from you as possible. Once you have informed us and your current accountant of your decision to switch we will take the following approach.
Initial meeting with Hawsons to discuss and understand your needs
Confirm you wish to move forward with Hawsons and agree which services we will be performing
We will contact your incumbent accountant/auditor
We will arrange for the appropriate clearances and commence our on boarding process
Already have an accountant? Don't worry! Switching accountants is easier than you think
We aim to make the transition to Hawsons simple and straightforward with as little input required from you as possible. Once you have informed us and your current accountant of your decision to switch we will take the following approach.
Initial meeting with Hawsons to discuss and understand your needs
Confirm you wish to move forward with Hawsons and agree which services we will be performing
We will contact your incumbent accountant/auditor
We will arrange for the appropriate clearances and commence our on boarding process
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