Sectors | Charities and Not for Profit

At Larking Gowen we have dedicated teams with sector experience committed to advising your organisation.

With the increasing pace of regulation within the sector, we recognise that clients will always be concerned that their compliance needs are met. Nevertheless, the focus of our approach is not driven by compliance but by service.

Our commitment to client care and service is of paramount importance. In 2010 we were ranked 18th in the annual national survey of UK auditors published by Charity Finance Magazine with 94% of respondants giving the firm the top grade for sector expertise.

Our teams are committed to adhering to your timetables but also provide value added advice focussing on your organisation's specific needs, concerns and risk profile.

In addition to audit and financial reporting we are able to advise on:

• VAT advice and review (i.e. in-depth review outside of the consideration within the annual audit)
• Taxation in the context of trading subsidiaries and other charity considerations
• Payroll health checks, advice regarding dispensations, assistance in the event of a PAYE investigation or enquiry
• Development of systems and financial management
• Companies Act / Charities Act technical developments
• Risk management
• Governance and other matters of charity law, including incorporation
• Benchmarking reports
• Trustee Training
• Systems development including internal reporting and controls
• Ad hoc accounting support (e.g. to cover unexpected staff absences)
• Due Diligence and charity mergers
• Cost effective payroll services

Our sector teams would be delighted to talk to you without charge or obligation.