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Accounting & Independent Examination for Charities and CICs

Charities and community organisations have financial reporting responsibilities that differ significantly from ordinary commercial businesses. Trustees need reliable financial information while ensuring that funds, records and annual reporting are properly managed.

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Hamish Accountancy supports Scottish charities, SCIOs, community organisations and CICs with practical accounting and financial reporting services.

Who we help

  • Scottish charities

  • SCIOs

  • Community organisations

  • Voluntary organisations

  • Community groups

  • CICs

  • Small charitable companies

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Charity services

Charity Accounts

Preparation of annual accounts based on the organisation's applicable reporting requirements.

Independent Examination

Independent examination services for eligible Scottish charities, subject to applicable eligibility, independence and professional requirements.

Charity Bookkeeping

Regular bookkeeping designed to maintain clear records of income, expenditure, funds and balances.

Restricted & Unrestricted Funds

Support with recording and reporting restricted and unrestricted funds appropriately.

OSCR Reporting Support

Assistance preparing financial information required for annual charity reporting and filing.

Payroll

Payroll support where charities employ staff.

Gift Aid

Accounting and record-keeping support relating to Gift Aid where applicable.

Management & Trustee Reporting

Clear financial information to help trustees understand income, expenditure, reserves, project funds and the organisation's overall financial position.

CIC Accounts

Accounts and financial reporting support for Community Interest Companies.

Accounting

Problems we help solve

Helping trustees understand the numbers

Good charity accounting should do more than produce accounts once a year. Trustees need understandable financial information to help them monitor funds, budgets, reserves and the financial sustainability of the organisation.

Our approach is to make financial reporting clear and practical so trustees can make informed decisions.

Does Your Charity Need an Independent Examination?

If your charity's year-end is approaching, we can review the organisation's circumstances and determine whether Hamish Accountancy can undertake the independent examination.

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