Ettore Paludi
Senior Bookkeeper
- Joined in
- 2025
- Superpower
- I can play guitar!
- Kryptonite
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- I can help you with
Our charity accounting services
Comprehensive accounting services designed specifically for charities and non-profit organisations. From day-to-day bookkeeping to annual compliance, we handle it all.
Charity Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Annual Accounts
and corporation tax returns
Dedicated UK Team
of bean-counting superheroes
App-stack Support
our side-kicks
Payroll Processing
Complete end-to-end payroll processing including salary calculations, deductions, and net pay computations.
Management accounts and reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Cash flow support
Your trusted partner in accounting for charities
Spend more time making a difference in your not-for-profit organisation
We understand that charity accounting is more than just numbers, it's about making a difference in the world. Our specialised expertise helps your charity thrive financially while staying compliant.
Discover how our charity accounting services can help support your organisation’s growth and mission.
Qualified Accountants with Proven Charity Expertise
Always adapting to any issues that arise and ensuring that the job is done right has removed a significant weight off our shoulders.
Tim Pilkington
COO, Home For Good
At Finance Box, we understand that charity accounting is more than just numbers; it's about making a difference in the world. Our team is dedicated to supporting your charitable organisation in achieving its goals through sound financial management.
When you choose Finance Box as your accountants for charities, you're choosing a partner who is committed to your mission. Let us handle the financial intricacies while you focus on making a positive impact in your community and beyond.
Contact us today to learn more about our specialised charity accounting services and how we can help your charity thrive. Together, we'll make a meaningful difference in the world.
We know the difference. Not all accountants do.
Understanding what makes non-profit accounting different from other businesses is critical.
Our expertise in charity accounting means our accountants are well-versed in the intricacies of charity accounting, including compliance with the latest regulations and reporting standards. We have a proven track record of assisting charities of all sizes and types.
We recognise that every charitable organisation has its own financial goals and challenges. Our services are customised to address your specific needs, ensuring your financial strategy aligns perfectly with your mission.
Income
For most businesses, there’s only one type of sale but a charity’s donations are affected by factors like gift aid and intended purpose. This makes recording your income more challenging. Despite the differences, recording your charity’s income accurately and on time is just as important as it is for other business types - if not, more!
Budgeting
For a charity, there are fewer expectations attached to a donation so often less care is taken to minimise spending. Charities don’t usually budget as well as other businesses but they should. Take care of your donations as if they were your own finances and you’ll be better off for it. As your charity accountants, we offer invaluable advice to help you achieve this.
Funds
An important distinction to make when accounting for charities is the intended purpose of donations. You need to be clearer about what a donation will be used for to avoid confusion. This is a difference we call restricted vs unrestricted funds. We can help you flag any changes to make if you’re not categorising funds properly as your charity’s accountants.
Reporting
While other businesses now benefit from a new, streamlined registration process, most charities must follow the old one. Unless you’re CIO-registered, this means you probably have to report to both Companies House and The Charity Commission. As they use different report criteria - you need to create two reports. We make reporting simple and quick to minimise stress and time.
Software
Accounting software isn’t made for charities and trust us, we’ve tried to make it work. Unfortunately, this makes our job a bit more difficult but it’s a challenge we’ve overcome time and time again. With our app ecosystem, we can custom-build a system that works for you. There aren’t many accountants for charities that can give you such an in-depth software package.
Making it easier to run your charity organisation
Robert Davison
Management Accountant
- Joined in
- 2018
- Superpower
- There's not a board game you could beat me at.
- Kryptonite
- Speaking without the word 'um' or 'er' in a sentence - try me
- I can help you with
At Finance Box, we’re passionate about helping charities achieve their goals.
Our team is dedicated to providing charity accounting services for all your charities needs. From automating mundane processes, digitising accounts, and handling your bookkeeping, we can help you streamline your operations and get back to your core competencies.
Additionally, we can assist you in taking steps towards paperless operations as part of our effort to provide holistic and sustainable support for your charity.
Let us help you for a change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Charity accounting involves preparing financial reports in line with charity regulations, such as the Charities SORP. Unlike regular businesses, charities must track restricted funds, report on activities, and stay compliant with the Charity Commission and HMRC.
While small charities may not be legally required to have an accountant, working with a charity specialist like Finance Box ensures compliance, accurate reporting, and peace of mind—especially when dealing with funding, trustees, and audits.
Yes! We ensure your annual accounts and reports are filed correctly and on time with the Charity Commission. We also help you understand your financial obligations as trustees.
Our services typically include bookkeeping, accounts preparation, fund tracking, Gift Aid support, payroll, VAT, and compliance with SORP. We tailor everything to your charity’s size and structure.
Yes! We help you prepare and submit Gift Aid claims accurately, ensuring your charity gets the maximum benefit from eligible donations.
Simple! Book a free consultation or use our online pricing tool. We’ll talk through your current setup and recommend the right package based on your charity’s size, needs, and compliance requirements.
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