Not for Profit

Knox Cropper is one of the leading firms of chartered accountants serving the Not for Profit sector and we are acknowledged experts in this field. We are a top 20 provider of audit services to charities, as well as working with housing associations, educational bodies, trade unions, students’ unions and pension funds. In addition to audit and assurance, we provide a wide range of specialist services including tax, consultancy and training.

Our ethos has always been to combine technical expertise with a personal approach so that complex issues are communicated clearly to trustees, directors and governing bodies. We work closely with our clients, providing support and guidance, and we always aim to provide practical solutions. Whether you are in the process of restructuring, carrying out a governance review or are navigating the complex VAT and tax rules which apply to your organisation, we will be pleased to provide clear and expert advice.

Please see below for more or scroll to see our key contacts and Not for Profit team.

Stephen Anderson

Stephen Anderson

Partner

London, Hemel Hempstead

Richard Billinghurst

Richard Billinghurst

Partner

London

Kevin Lally

Kevin Lally

Senior Partner

London

Greg Stevenson

Greg Stevenson

Partner

London, Haslemere

Stephen Anderson

Partner

London, Hemel Hempstead

Shoaib Arshad

Partner

London

Emma Ashman

Manager

London

Smita Barchha

Senior Accountant

Hemel Hempstead

Richard Billinghurst

Partner

London

Tracey Billinghurst

Senior Accountant

London

Liv Burrell

Manager

London

Corina Dascalu

Manager

London

Matthew Elkins

Associate

Haslemere

Simon Goodridge

Partner

London

Mercedes Herraiz

Manager

Haslemere

James Holland-Leader

Partner

London, Haslemere

Adam Honeyman

Assistant Manager

London

Christian James

Manager

Hemel Hempstead

Kevin Lally

Senior Partner

London

Andrew Simmons

Associate

Haslemere

Greg Stevenson

Partner

London, Haslemere

Neil Wilkinson

Partner

London, Hemel Hempstead

"The team at Knox Cropper have always provided a personal service and have been a great support." "I would recommend Knox Cropper based on their specialist knowledge, professional approach and responsiveness." "They are supportive and understand the challenges that exist, and I would be happy to recommend them to any Livery Company or Charity."

Commodore Angus Menzies

Clerk of the Company

The Honourable Company of Master Mariners

"Knox Cropper’s work is deeply impressive – their team is consistently diligent, thorough and professional, but they’re always approachable, personable and constructive."

Brian Ladd

Finance & Development Director

The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity

"We have a longstanding relationship with Knox Cropper. Their service has always been efficient, professional and approachable, and they are always happy to provide any additional support and guidance we require."

Anne Dickson

Company Secretary

Eldon Housing Association

"I am treasurer of a number of charities involved both in education and in helping libraries and county record offices to acquire rare books, manuscripts and archives. Over the years I have found Knox Cropper always efficient, effective, pragmatic, helpful and friendly. The audits are both pleasant and constructive."

Charles Sebag-Montefiore

Treasurer

Friends of the National Libraries

"Big Creative Training has worked with Knox Cropper for many years and I am always impressed with their collaborative approach, attention to detail and great customer service. I can recommend them without reservation."

Ben Jolly

Director of Operations

Big Creative Training

"Knox Cropper has provided EJF with specialist audit, taxation, finance and payroll advice and services for several years. Their team is consistently approachable, reliable and professional. As a charity, our needs can be quite varied and the bespoke advice that we have been provided with - one that reflects our particular needs and circumstances - has been invaluable to us."

Juliette Williams

Director and Founder

Environmental Justice Foundation

"We have been very pleased with Knox Cropper’s personal, thoughtful and proactive service since moving to them in 2018. One piece of unsought advice from them made a really significant difference to us."

Madeleine Barrows

CEO

British Academy of Management

"I have never found that our Charity was anything other than a valued client of this City firm. The partner responsible for my account has always been available for personal or telephone consultation, giving rise to a business friendship. May our Charity’s association with Knox Cropper continue long into the unforeseeable future."

Nigel Lumley

Clerk to the Trustees

The Hospital of St Thomas the Apostle in Doncaster

"I am hugely grateful for all the help and support that you have given me over the years. In my early days you were encouraging, realistic, and always ready to answer my questions promptly, patiently and helpfully. I shall never forget the help and support that you gave me in difficult times."

Dr Colin Podmore

Director

Forward in Faith

"Thorough, professional and always approachable, Knox Cropper have met our tight audit deadlines every year, even in 2020 when most of the work had to be done remotely."

Nick Frank

Finance and IT Manager

Royal Medical Benevolent Fund

Accounting Changes for Registered Providers of Social Housing

4th March 2019

Amendments and clarifications to FRS 102 have prompted changes to the reporting requirements of Registered Providers. We highlight the key issues to keep you up to date.

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Teachers’ Pension Scheme Update

1st December 2019

We take a look at the implications for schools of the update to the actuarial valuation of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

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Charities Act 2022

11th May 2022

The Charities Bill received Royal Assent and passed into law as the Charities Act 2022 in February, with the primary objective of reducing the administrative burden on charities. The provisions of the Act are due to be implemented in a phased way over a period of 18 months. We take a look at the key changes and guidance for Charity Trustees.

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