Community Interest Companies (CICs), Charities and other social enterprises need robust, transparent records to satisfy regulators, funders and other stakeholders, as well as manage their day-to-day bookkeeping.

We support mission-driven organisations tailored bookkeeping, including:

• Purchase and sales ledger management

• Bank reconciliation, including for grants, donations and trading income

• Tracking income streams by project or fund

• Fixed Asset Register maintenance and depreciation

• Accruals, prepayments and month-end journals, including payroll journals (from reports provided by your payroll provider)

• Budgets, forecasts, cashflow monitoring and analysis

• Management reports for directors and stakeholders

• Xero setup or migration, configured for fund and project tracking

• VAT Returns and MTD-compliant record-keeping

• Gift Aid claim preparation and support

Are you planning a grant-funded project? We can help you feel confident with the numbers

When you’re working hard to support your community, the financial side of grant applications can feel like a lot to juggle. Many CICs and charities find it reassuring to have a bookkeeper involved early on - someone who can help check the figures, keep things clear and make the whole process a little less daunting.

We Can Build Your Budget Together

By looking at the numbers together, we can make sure your application reflects everything you need to deliver the impact you envision.

We can help you:

• Gather accurate figures based on your real costs

• Make sure important elements like administration aren’t forgotten

• Create a budget that feels realistic, achievable and fully supportive of your team

Supporting Projects To Thrive, Not Struggle

Lots of wonderful organisations accidentally under‑budget simply because they’re focused on delivering the work itself. Having someone to double‑check the finances means you’re less likely to take on a project that stretches your resources or puts pressure on the rest of your organisation.

Together, we can make sure the funding covers what you genuinely need, so your project grows in the way you hope.

Giving Funders a Clear Picture of Your Work

Funders want to see applications from organisations that know their numbers and have planned carefully. With good bookkeeping and thoughtful budgeting, you’ll be able to show:

• How your organisation uses funds responsibly

• Why each cost matters

• How the project will make a real difference

This helps funders feel confident that you’re ready to deliver the outcomes you’re proposing.

Making Reporting Easier Later On

If your bid is successful (and we hope it is!), having clear financial information from the start makes ongoing reporting much more manageable. With proper tracking in place, it becomes easy to:

• Monitor how funding is being used

• Share updates with funders and trustees

• Celebrate the impact your project is having

You stay organised and free to focus on your mission.