How charities can manage the burden of compliance

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Charity may not begin at home, but in these difficult economic times, it is vital that charities are able to operate cost effectively in order to survive.

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The sector has witnessed a major increase in the burden of compliance. Statements of Recommended Practice (SORPS) continue to be regularly updated. Financial statements have to be prepared in a special format. Trustees have a need for regular and up-to-date advice and information.

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Cartwrights works with and advises both large and small charities. We provide pro-active advice to help charities negotiate these difficult times, whilst ensuring charitable objectives they continue to be achieved.

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In addition to our advisory services to charities, we also offer a range of compliance solutions including, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts preparation, independent examiner reports or full charity audits.

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Our expertise in the charitable sector has enabled us to fine tune our systems and procedures so that we are able to deal cost effectively with the compliance burden and ensure that we have a sound knowledge of developments in the charity sector. Our advice and our input will help assure trustees comply with the latest regulations.

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