Case Study: Helping a Greater Manchester Independent Faith School
Case Study: Helping a Greater Manchester Independent Faith School Improve Cash Flow, Tighten Up Credit Control, and Prepare for Its First Statutory Audit with the help of Charity Specialists ATS Accountants Background An independent faith school and registered charity based in Greater Manchester approached ATS Accountants during a challenging period in its development. The school […]
Financial Governance for Charity Trustees: A Practical Guide
Financial Governance for Charity Trustees: Why It Matters Strong financial governance is one of the most important responsibilities of charity trustees. Charities exist to deliver public benefit, but they can only do that effectively if their finances are properly managed, their risks are understood, and their trustees have enough information to make sound decisions. Good […]
Charity Fraud Prevention: Trustee Guide to Stronger Governance
Specialist Charity Accountants Supporting Trustees Across Oldham, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, St Helens and Beyond Fraud is one of the most significant risks facing charities today. Over 70% of charities have experienced fraud within the last five years, while 78% of those affected reported wider impacts beyond direct financial loss, including reputational damage, operational disruption and reduced […]
Independent Examination vs Audit: Guide for UK Charity Trustees
Independent Examination vs Audit: Why the Difference Matters One of the most common questions charity trustees ask is whether their charity needs an independent examination or a statutory audit. At first glance, the two may seem similar. Both involve an external review of a charity’s accounts. Both aim to support transparency and accountability. Both can help trustees demonstrate […]
Charity Reserves Policy Explained: Why Every UK Charity Needs One
Introduction A charity’s reserves policy is one of the most important financial governance documents trustees should maintain. It helps ensure the charity has sufficient financial resilience to continue delivering its services, manage unexpected events and remain financially sustainable. Many charities hold reserves without clearly understanding why they exist, while others operate with insufficient reserves, leaving […]