Spacer image
Graphic
Clever solutions for charity accounting
Click to subscribe to our free email newsletter


Welcome to Sorpaid.com

The Charity Commission, reflecting the public interest, now demands that those governing and managing charities be accountable and transparent, and that trustees and managers are given suitable training. High standards of corporate governance and risk management are expected of Charity trustees.

NEW SORPAID SHOP NOW OPEN >>>>

VT Charity Templates Accounts Software
Independent Examination and Charity Trustee Products

We, at Peter Brown & Co provide practical solutions to the demands placed on charity trustees and administrators, and we provide support and assistance to other accountants who may need to advise clients in the charity sector, but do not have the specialised knowledge of the sector that is required nowadays.

In particular, we can help to meet the accounting and governance requirements of the Charities Act and the SORP (ie The Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners).

In some of the areas described below, we provide the services ourselves – in others, we have a panel of experts in particular specialisms and geographical areas that enables us to provide a holistic approach to the governance of charities, so that we can be ‘the one stop shop’. We help accountants, trustees and charity administrators with...

Our products

  • Accounts production tools to prepare SORP and FRSSE compliant accounts for charities
  • Charity template addons for VT Accounts production software
  • Training CDs and videos on a range of administration and governance issues for charities

Our services

  • Advice on accounting systems,PAYE, VAT and tax advice for charities and their accountants.
  • Courses and seminars for practising accountants, trustees and administrators of charities
  • Advice on charity management issues such as risk management and reserves policies
  • Charity registration and company formation services
  • Advice on fundraising and obtaining grants, and trading by charities
  • Advice on the purchasing of equipment, resources and goods and services
  • Developing effective websites for charities
  • Subcontract work on charity accounts for other firms of accountants
  • Audit engagements and special reports for charities, including EU verifications.

Our team comprises auditors, accountants and advisors with expertise in the charity sector, and we have a panel of associates across the UK who can provide service on the spot.

This website describes our products and services and how we can work in partnership with accountants and charity trustees and administrators.

As with all our services, our fees are highly competitive. Our offices are set in a rural location, and therefore we have low premises overheads. This means that we are able to offer the highest quality services, very often at the lowest price.

We've been awarded the ACCA Quality Checked Award. Click here for more details...

 
Our solutions
Divider
VT Software templates VT Charity Templates
Efficient and SORP compliant charity accounts production software....
Divider
Services for accountants Services for Accountants
Charity accounts advice for other accountants.
Divider
Services for Charities Services for Charities
Services and advice for charities and their trustees...
Divider
Graphic
 

Charities Act 2011 comes into force
The Charities Act 2011 comes into force on 14th March 2012.

In...

CIOs are on the horizon
It looks as though CIOs (Charity Incorporated Organisations) are going to...

Accountants can now file accounts with Charity Commission
The Charity Commission are eager to promote e-filing of documents...

Sorpaid saves charities £60 million
The attached newspaper story says it all !!

To view the...

Relief for thousands of charities !!!
We are pleased to announce that following extensive lobbying by Peter...

New rules on Independent Examination
The new rules on Independent Examination affect charities with accounting...

More legislative changes !!!
Parliament has just approved a Statutory Instrument changing a number of...

Entrenchment provisions
The Companies Act 2006 has introduced major changes to the law relating to...

More news bulletins >
Graphic - no text
© Copyright 2005. Peter Brown & Co is a trading name of Undershot Ltd. Registered in England : No. 4114468. All rights reserved.    Site developed by Triangle
Graphic - no text
ABOUT US      LEGAL     PRODUCTS      VT TEMPLATE      ORDER FORM      ENQUIRIES      SERVICES       RESOURCES     CONTACT     HOME