Charities
At Makesworth Bristol, we have extensive experience working with individuals and organizations dedicated to establishing and running Charities and Third Sector Organisations (TSOs). Supporting those with a passion for helping their communities aligns with our values, and we take pride in giving back.
We often step in when people want to transition from volunteering to creating a more structured and sustainable organization. Our team provides expert guidance, helping navigate the complex administrative and regulatory processes involved in setting up a charity, ensuring their mission can thrive without unnecessary obstacles.
Over the years we’ve helped people who desire to set up a charitable organisation, or those running an established charity, to:
- make them aware of HR requirements such as employment contracts, DBS, H&S etc.
- act as an independent examiner
- understand the options available to them eg. CIO, Trust Charity, Charitable Company.
- advice charities on acquisition of property in line with their constitution
- set-up streamlined systems and processes that meet regulations, licences, insurance, employee regulations (which apply to volunteers as well as paid staff) etc.
- advice on Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) conditions, status and operations
- manage the financial aspects of fundraising, donations and recovering gift-aid
- attend board meetings
- set-up structures and governance and advise on Charity Commissioner rules, best practice etc
- advise and support the setting up of Community Interest Companies (CIC) and Social Enterprises
- keep overheads and operational expenses low, or reduce them if it’s a going concern
Accreditation
Makesworth has been able to secure affiliations with several professional bodies, and is proud to be associated with them.
