Third Sector Organisations

All third sector organisations - including charities, friendly societies and other not-for-profit organisations - are value driven. Unlike other businesses, your goals are driven by the desire to further social, environmental or cultural objectives rather than by maximising profit, with any surpluses reinvested to further your aims.

You will have to comply with the rules of your regulatory body and provide evidence to members and other stakeholders that all of the organisation's affairs are in order.

These special conditions mean that your accounting requirements are unique, needing a very specifically tailored advisory service. At Watson Buckle, we provide a broad range of services to third sector organisations of all types and in all sectors.

Working with clients ranging in size from small organisations right through to national charities, our services include:

  • Accounts prepared in accordance with the Charities' Statement of Recommended Practices (SORP 2005)
  • Financial statements prepared in accordance with the Industrial & Provident Societies Act as well as the Friendly Society Act
  • Audit
  • VAT advice
  • Tax advice, including gift aid issues
  • Advising on trading and commercial activities
  • Compliance with Charity Commission and OSCR requirements
  • Advice regarding the evolving legislation
  • Registration of new charities

At Watson Buckle, we are committed to helping third sector organisations do what they do best – helping others.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please contact us.

Charity Bulletins

Please click on the below bulletins to view

Watson Buckle Charity Bulletin - January 2012 Watson Buckle Charity Bulletin - October 2011 Watson Buckle Charity Bulletin - September 2011 Watson Buckle Charity Bulletin - March 2011
January 2012 October 2011 September 2011 March 2011
"I feel like they are part of our team. We have a business advisory
department called Watson Buckle. I can very quickly call them up for
advice, and not feel like I'm being charged by the minute as it is all included
in the price.

"Destiny Church has the peace of mind that we have experts working with us
and for us. We have the confidence to go forward with plans as Watson Buckle is
in the loop."
Liam Smith, Destiny Church Rosenheim