- Grant Making Trusts
- Schools, Academies and other Educational and Training Institutions
- Livery Companies
- Care providers
- Local community groups
- Churches and religious groups
- Arts organizations
- Advice and Information providers
- Overseas Aid and Relief
- Registered Social Housing
are some of the organisations that the Myers Clark charity and not-for-profit team work with.
As a not-for-profit organisation, whether you are registered as a charity or not, incorporated or not, international, national or local, you need to ensure that your bookkeeping, accounts, tax, VAT and audit or independent examination reflect due diligence, proper governance and comply with law and regulation. In order to be sure of meeting these requirements you need to work with a professional, independent firm of chartered accountants with a proper understanding of the sector in which you work – a firm such as Myers Clark.
Our charity and not-for-profit team keeps up to date with changes in law and regulation and we pass this on to clients through regular bulletins, seminars and workshops. At Myers Clark we recognize that not all charities and not-for-profit organisations are the same. We also work with each of our clients to ensure that they are aware of how any changes in law and regulation affect them individually.
You are guaranteed to receive straightforward advice and assistance from Myers Clark. You are offered practical, workable solutions which represent excellent value for money, so that your budget stretches further than you thought possible. Your queries will be dealt with promptly, and our high-quality service is legendary. Many of our clients have been with us for decades - not just years -and are more than happy to provide references when asked.
Myers Clark is located right next to Watford Junction British Rail station, with easy access and plenty of parking. Drop in for a coffee and tap into 90 years specialist experience of providing financial advice for the many organizations that make up charity and not-for-profit sector.
Financial Reporting and Accounting
Your report and accounts are one of the most effective ways for you to communicate with your wider audience. This includes stakeholders such as private individuals and corporate sponsors, donors, volunteers and suppliers, as well as, of course, beneficiaries. As well as being a communication tool, the Annual Report and Accounts have to comply with law, regulation and best practice such as the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
The Trustee Report and Accounts is increasingly becoming the tool through which charities are monitored by the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies. With our specialist knowledge and experience we are able to assist you in meeting both these needs whilst ensuring that the accounts still make sense.
Audit and Independent Examination
Most charity and not-for-profit organisations require some sort of external scrutiny, be it a full audit or an independent examination, and it is important that this is undertaken by a firm with experience and expertise in the sector. Myers Clark has over 100 charity and not-for-profit clients supported by a specialist charity and not-for-profit team. As well as undertaking statutory work, we use the audit or independent examination as an opportunity to provide support to our clients by reporting back on any weaknesses in their internal control and accounting systems and we undertake an annual VAT and Tax review. Of course, we also suggest practical solutions.
Risk management, compliance and governance
Trustees need to have effective processes in place to support a flexible and robust risk management system to ensure effective governance.
Myers Clark can advise you on every aspect of this, from a risk audit and action plan to an internal control systems review. You won’t just be told what is wrong; you will be given practical solutions that are ranked in terms of priority.
Informing our clients
Whilst all charities and not-for-profit organisations are different, they also share many similarities. Myers Clark keeps you up to date on general issues affecting your sector through regular eBulletins and seminars. Our specialist charity and not-for-profit team picks up issues likely to affect clients and tailors workshops just for them.
Spring/Summer Seminar Programme
Public Benefit Test : 21 May 2008
Charities Act 2006 and Companies Act :11 June 2008
Trustee Duties and Responsibilities : 9 July 2008
There are sources of information and advice which we access that are also useful to our clients, so where possible relevant links are provided from our website.
Links with the wider charity and not-for-profit sector
Myers Clark has appointed the Hertfordshire Community Foundation as its charity of the year for 2008/09. As well as raising funds for the Foundation, Myers Clark will be supporting the work of the Foundation by giving time and expertise to the Foundation and its beneficiaries.
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For details about the Hertfordshire Community Foundation, please click on the logo.
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Other Services
In addition to the services highlighted above, Myers Clark provides the full range of services you would expect from a firm of chartered accountants which are tailored for the charity and not-for-profit sector
IT strategy & implementation
Advice on Incorporation
Advice on trading, tax and VAT
When a trading subsidiary is, and isn’t, needed
Payroll
Employment matters
Mergers and acquisitions
Strategic planning
Investment advice
Myers Clark’s charity and not-for-profit team
At Myers Clark we believe continuity of staff is essential to build good relationships with our clients. When you work with Myers Clark you are allocated a partner and manager who are primarily office-based, so they are readily available when needed. Partners and managers are supported by a well-briefed team and the same team tends to work with the same clients year on year.
The key members of the charity and not-for-profit team are:
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Paul Windmill, Partner
Paul trained and qualified with Myers Clark and was made a partner in 2001. Paul heads the firm’s Corporate Services Department and leads the charity and not-for- profit team.
Contact Paul on paul.windmill@myersclark.co.uk
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Nicola Ferriday, Manager
Nicola has worked exclusively with charities and other not-for-profit organisations for almost 25 years. Nicola has worked with large and small organisations as a founder partner in the specialist firm Sayer Vincent and as a sole practitioner working from home. Nicola joined Myers Clark in March 2007 to work exclusively with charity and not-for-profit clients. She is responsible for developing the services provided to charity and not-for-profit clients lead and train the charity and not-for-profit staff team and develop stronger links with the wider sector.
Contact Nicola on nicola.ferriday@myersclark.co.uk
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Date:8 April 2008
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