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Q: Do you understand charity reporting requirements?

Yes, we have deep expertise in charity reporting requirements and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.

Empowering those who make a difference

Running a charity or not-for-profit business means balancing purpose with responsibility. We bring deep expertise in the charity and not-for-profit sector and align it with your organisation’s mission. Our approach helps you stay fully compliant while cutting through complexity, so you can focus on creating a meaningful, lasting impact.

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Our approach

Delivering on your purpose

In the third sector, every pound carries the potential to change lives, strengthen communities, and move missions forward. We bring together charity accounting, governance support and strategic advice so you can protect what matters and make the most of your resources. With clarity and foresight, we lift the weight of complexity, giving you the confidence to focus on creating lasting impact.

Your challenges

What’s holding you back?

Chances are, these pressures feel all too familiar:

I’m uncertain if we are paying the right amount of VAT.

I’m not confident our finance systems are robust enough for growth.

Our charity is expanding, but our operational systems haven’t kept up.

We would like some guidance around tax relief schemes.

Our reporting to trustees and regulators takes too much time.

Audit and independent examination feel like a drain, not an opportunity.

These are not just day-to-day frustrations, but are signals that your organisation could benefit from

stronger support.

Whether you’re a small community charity or a large national organisation, we help you cut through complexity, gain clarity, and focus on what matters most: delivering your mission.

Meet our specialists

You’ll work directly with senior professionals who understand what it’s like to be at the centre of an owner-managed business. You get answers quickly, tailored advice, and continuity, not a new contact every year.

How we can help

Choose a goal, get there faster with our support

Refine reporting and receive tailored advice

Improve financial systems and transparency

Gain clarity around VAT

Meet audit and reporting obligations with confidence

Guidance around tax relief schemes

Improve operational systems and processes

Free up time to focus on your mission

FAQS

Answered with clarity, not jargon

Do you work with both small and large charities?

We support everyone from small community charities to complex national organisations, tailoring our approach to your scale and needs.

Can you provide an independent examination instead of a full audit?

We carry out independent examinations where appropriate, ensuring compliance without unnecessary burden.

Do you understand charity reporting requirements?

We have extensive experience with SORP reporting, governance requirements and fund accounting.

Can you work with in-house finance teams?

We often complement existing finance staff, providing external assurance, specialist advice and systems support.

What makes Ballards different for third sector organisations?

We combine technical rigour with an understanding of charitable purpose. Our advice is clear, timely and always aligned to your mission. We have a dedicated specialist Tax practice within the Ballards Group.