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Hawsons Charity Football Tournament 2024
On Friday (12th July), we hosted our annual charity football tournament to raise money for Sheffield Cathedral’s Schools Singing Programme as part of the Master Cutler Challenge. We would like to thank the following firms for taking part in our tournament and helping...
Emma Stuart promoted to Assistant Manager
Hawsons are pleased to announce that on 1st July 2024 Emma Stuart was promoted to Assistant Manager in the Audit department of our Sheffield office. Emma joined the firm in 2020 on the firm’s graduate scheme, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2023. During her...
HLB wins Network of the Year in 2024
We are pleased to announce that our International network HLB International has won the prestigious award of ‘Network of the Year’ at the International Accounting Forum awards ceremony in London. This is the third time that HLB have won this award in the last five...
Drive business growth with management accounts
Looking to drive business growth? There are many types of business growth such as organic, strategic and mergers to name just a few. In this article, we explore how conducting regular management accounts can give business owners the financial information they need to...
First International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance enters final consultation
The development of the first International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance (INPAG) for non-profit entities has progressed into a third and final consultation. Currently, no international accounting guidance exists for non-profit organisations. What issues does...
Creative Tax Reliefs – permanent higher rates of tax reliefs
In the Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced that a permanent extension will be made to tax relief for theatres, orchestras, museums and galleries. The government is also providing £26 million of funding to upgrade the National Theatre’s stages and infrastructure....
Formal volunteering falls to an all-time low
A recent analysis by Pro Bono Economics (PBE) has found that rates of formal volunteering have reached an all-time low as 40% of charities report that volunteering numbers have been insufficient to enable them to meet their main objectives in the last 12 months. Small...
Differences between business and charity accounts
Navigating the financial landscape can be complex, especially when it comes to managing accounts for different types of organisation. While both business and charity financial reporting is essential for their respective entities, they serve distinct purposes and...
What is the role of a charity trustee?
The role of a charity trustee One of the biggest challenges for charities and trustees is determining where trustee involvement should begin and end. This is particularly important for small and growing charities. It is also important to clarify the differing roles of...