Charity finance,understood fromthe inside out.

We work exclusively with charities and not-for-profits: registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, charitable companies, community interest companies, community groups and social enterprises. That specialism matters, because charity finance has its own rules — the Charities SORP, fund accounting, restricted income, Gift Aid and Charity Commission reporting — and generalist accountants often encounter them only occasionally. For us they are the everyday language of the practice, which means faster answers and advice that fits your world first time.

No. We are based in Chichester, West Sussex, and most of our clients are across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and into London, where we meet in person as well as remotely. Beyond that, modern cloud accounting means we support charities further afield just as effectively, with video calls, shared systems and the same responsive, senior contact. Wherever you are, you deal directly with a specialist who knows your organisation, not a rotating cast of juniors.

Almost everything we do is priced as a fixed fee agreed in advance, set out in a clear written proposal before any work begins. Ongoing services — bookkeeping, management accounts, fractional CFO support — are billed as a predictable monthly amount, and one-off projects carry a defined project fee. There are no hourly meters running in the background and no surprise invoices. Because we serve only the charity sector, our pricing is set with charity budgets firmly in mind.

It is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation, usually 30 to 45 minutes by phone, video or in person. You tell us about your organisation, what is working and what is worrying you; we ask a few questions and give you our initial view on the options. If we can help, we follow up with a clear written proposal and fixed fee. If we are not the right fit, we will say so honestly and, where we can, point you towards someone who is.

Far less than most people fear. Once you decide to move, we handle the professional handover directly with your existing accountant: requesting records, confirming there is nothing we should know, and agreeing practical timings so nothing is missed, ideally at a natural break such as just after your year end or examination. Professional rules require outgoing accountants to cooperate with the process. Your team's involvement is minimal, and most switches complete within a few weeks.

Yes. NFP In Focus is led by Jon Phillmore FCCA DChA, a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants holding the Diploma in Charity Accounting, and the firm's accountancy work follows ACCA's professional standards. That means regulated conduct, professional indemnity insurance and independent monitoring. Full details — including our company registration, ICO data protection registration and registered office — are set out in the footer of every page.