Arts & culture charities

Audit, accounting and advisory for arts and culture charities

You + Us = More. More support. More advice. More understanding.

We go beyond the statutory requirements to ensure compliance by considering your organisation's practical needs. Our auditors aren’t just reactive but actively look for opportunities to provide you with helpful advice and assistance. 

We keep in touch with you throughout the year and attend meetings as and when you require. We’ll also seek input from your Board members to ensure our work addresses their key concerns. All of our recommendations are prioritised, realistic and practical, meaning you’ll see tangible benefits to your organisation.

In order for your charity to thrive, we know that you require support beyond accounting and audit and with all of our team under one roof, we’re easily able to advise you on areas such as HR consultancy, statutory accounting requirements, financial processes and controls, governance considerations, VAT and direct tax.

Use the buttons below to learn more about our specialist services for not-for-profits and learn more about how we can help you.

VAT services for arts and cultural charities

We provide VAT consultancy services to a number of organisations in the cultural sector, including, but not limited to; English National Opera, the National Gallery, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Birmingham Museum Trust, the Royal College of Arts, the Serpentine Trust and the Southbank Centre. 

The services we offer include consideration of whether an organisation is better in or out of the cultural exemption, consideration of VAT recovery methods, VAT group structures and advice on capital projects. We also provide bespoke VAT training specific to your organisation’s activities. 

Tax services for arts and cultural organisations

The arts and culture sector can benefit from various tax reliefs and exemptions, but navigating these can be tricky. Our Charity Tax team provides tax consultancy and compliance services to various organisations in the arts and culture sector, including the Imperial War Museum, the Foundling Museum, the Freelands Foundation and the Almeida Theatre Company.

We’ve advised on a number of claims for the various creative industry tax reliefs such as Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief and Theatre Tax Relief. The team also provide broader tax services, including corporation tax compliance, employment tax advice, Gift Aid advice and reviews of charitable trading and tax risks.

Additional support and advice

Investment Consultancy

Investing charity assets is a critical responsibility for trustees, requiring careful consideration of various factors to ensure that investments align with the charity's objectives and legal obligations.

Our FAQs address common questions about charity investments, offering insights into available investment options, the role of investment consultants, and the importance of an Investment Policy Statement (IPS). They also highlight trustee duties and the types of risks that must be managed to safeguard the charity’s financial health and mission.

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