UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants
In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent is more than just offering competitive salaries and perks. Employees, especially those from younger generations, are increasingly looking beyond traditional incentives to find companies that align with their values and priorities. By Chris Davies – Partner This is where voluntary Environmental, Social,
Recent data reveals that nearly half of UK charities are encountering significant problems with banking services. These issues range from difficulties in opening accounts to unexpected account closures, all of which can severely disrupt a charity’s operations. By Caroline Webster – Charities and NFP Partner The extent of the problem
Every day it seems that the news is full of floods, wildfires, heatwaves, melting polar ice caps, or some other natural disaster and consequently it comes as no surprise that success for businesses now goes beyond just financial performance. Stakeholders—including investors, customers, employees, and regulators—are demanding more than profits; they
The Charity Commission has recently concluded its regulatory compliance case into the Actors’ Benevolent Fund and has drawn out some lessons that can benefit all charities. The case was opened in February 2022 over concerns about how the Fund was being governed and its financial controls. There were significant disagreements
The Charity Commission has published new guidance designed to help charities when they face decisions over whether to refuse or return a donation. Generally, the starting point for a charity is to accept donations given to the charity. However, they are certain circumstances where they must refuse a donation and
In recent news, a registered wild cat conservation charity, The Cat Survival Trust, is under investigation by the Charity Commission for continuously failing to file financial accounts. This unfortunate situation highlights the importance of trustees of charities understanding their role and legal obligations in order to ensure effective governance and
As a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly worked hard to grow and maintain your company in an ever-competitive market. But, as with every other aspect of your business, periodic evaluation and change are crucial to ensure sustained growth and success. One area often overlooked by companies is their relationship with their
A massive thank you to everyone who baked, gave, and ate at our annual coffee morning in the Swindon Office on September 15th 2023. We had a lovely time – especially eating all the lovely cakes and treats! With your support and after a final count up the current total
As the backbone of charitable organisations, Trustees shoulder the responsibility of ensuring their charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in line with its mission. An essential instrument in this toolkit is the humble budget. Many might ask: in the altruistic realm of charities, is a budget really that critical? The answer
As someone who both works in finance and follows development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) closely, I have witnessed with great interest, the transformational effects of technological advancements in the charity sector. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the way UK charities approach fundraising, donor management, and financial forecasting.