They may be simple, making grants out of investment income, or complex, offering healthcare or education services.

At Roffe Swayne we have over 60 charity clients – small and large, simple and complex. We understand that they operate in special areas, in ways that are different from normal commercial businesses, and so we give them special treatment.

Trustees of charities have a vital role to play in maintaining the huge voluntary sector in the UK yet they work part time and unpaid and the burdens on them can sometimes seem enormous. Those charities that can manage their organisations, finances and risks well can go a long way to ease the burden on their trustees. These are things that all well run charities will seek to do.

For the more complex, there will be issues of VAT, trading subsidiaries and tax-effective giving to contend with.

At Roffe Swayne we have years of experience advising on these matters, whatever sort of charity you are. We will help trustees to understand the nature of their responsibilities and liabilities. Whether your requirements are for a simple review or for an audit or for advice on particular matters, our aim is to give you peace of mind.

Wherever possible, we will give you a fixed fee quote for the year so that you do not need to feel that the clock is running should you wish to call us for advice.

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