Charities, Not For Profit & Community Interest Companies

How We Can Help

The unique requirements of the charities sector demand a thorough understanding of the Charities Act 2006 and its implications for your charity. 

Bentleys Charities department, headed up by our Managing Partner John Shaw, is recognised as having that specialist knowledge and expertise. John is one a select group of accountants in the UK who have achieved the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting on the basis of experience.

John Shaw's profile

Whether you are a Charity, Not-For-Profit Organisation or Community Interest Company we can guide you every step of the way.

From the initial process of setting up and registering your charity, Trust or company limited by guarantee, through to the implementation of effective structures to assist you in reporting to your Trustees and making annual returns to the Charities Commission.

We can also offer specialist support services including audits and independent examinations, VAT, Gift Aid procedures, investments and, with setting up a trading subsidiary.