Many member firms are committed to the 'Social Responsibility' part of ESR and ESG, (sometimes also known as Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR), and this topic has especially become a priority for firms sensitive to social, cultural, economic, and environmental issues.

Larking Gowen is one such firm; they have a highly experienced and dedicated not for profit accounting team with specialist qualifications, which means they understands the complex needs of this highly regulated sector.

They work closely with clients in education, not for profit, CICs and social enterprises, and offer the opportunity for charities to have a financial 'healthcheck' to ensure good governance and that they are meeting their objectives.

As part of their work with the third sector, Larking Gowen have recently published their Autumn 2022 Charity Newsletter, containing articles on the cost of living crisis, including the impact of rising energy and employment costs.

They also advocate caution on use of "cash couriers" as a means to transfer charity funds, as well as a rundown of the new Charities Act measures, now in force and developments in Gift Aid and VAT.

You can read the full newsletter here.