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Social Purpose and Non Profits | VAT and Customs Duty services

How to prepare for a VAT audit – hints and tips for organisations

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Fraud Risk Assessment

Social Purpose and Non Profits

Ten hallmarks of a risk aware non profit

Social Purpose and Non Profits | VAT and Customs Duty services

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Thought leadership

Better reporting

This guide offers tips and advice on best practices and some useful framing to help you on your reporting journey.

Building resilience

Responsive strategies in uncertain times.

Win, win, win

One potential way charities can cost-effectively increase impact is through working in partnership or collaboration with another organisation.

ESG Strategy

Making positive and purposeful change by aligning our values and making sustainable measurable improvements in performance.

Fraud Risk Assessment

The relevant checklists and questions to ensure you assess fraud appropriately.

The pandemic and risk management?

Outlining the key areas of focus for operating in a ‘VUCA’ world.

SECR: The basics and beyond

Review of Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting disclosures in charity accounts.

Improving efficiency and productivity

How charities can navigate current challenges in the sector.

Our work with you

Charities

Helping you serve your communities.

Charities

Grant Assurance

Grant audit and reviews.

Grant Assurance

Independent Schools and Academies

Leading advisors to independent schools and academies.

Independent Schools and Academies

INGOs

We work with INGOs across the globe.

INGOs

Risk

Governance, risk and control requirement advice.

Risk

Social Housing

Helping those who work in the social housing sector.

Social Housing

Charities

Helping you serve your communities.

Charities

Grant Assurance

Grant audit and reviews.

Grant Assurance

Independent Schools and Academies

Leading advisors to independent schools and academies.

Independent Schools and Academies

INGOs

We work with INGOs across the globe.

INGOs

Risk

Governance, risk and control requirement advice.

Risk

Social Housing

Helping those who work in the social housing sector.

Social Housing

What we do for you

Benefits of working with us

Understanding the perspective of your key influence's
We can help present financial information in ways which not only comply with complex Regulators’ requirements, but help stakeholders to grasp your story. This delivery can influence decisions made by funders, donors, trustees, beneficiaries and regulators.
Insights which tackle today and tomorrow’s conversation
We have an extensive event programme which spans across all nine of our industries. Much of our training focuses on specific function perspectives e.g. fundraisers and trustees ensures that those attending leave not only with an understanding but practical guidance on how to fulfil their responsibilities.
Practical solutions to your issues
We have seen the challenges and opportunities of working in your operating environment and we are able to take pragmatic positions and make realistic assessments based on our demonstrable experience with each of our industries.

Events

INGO Conference 2025

We will explore how INGOs can embrace diverse team cultures, pinpointing areas where positive and negative cultures significantly impact performance.

INGO Conference 2025: Global Perspectives

This year, we are partnering with a number of our Crowe Global member firms to share global perspectives in part two of our INGO Conference.

FRS 102 updates

Crowe is partnering with CFG to deliver two webinars outlining the upcoming changes to FRS 102.

Introduction to charity VAT

This course will offer a comprehensive introduction to the complex VAT issues faced by charities as well as their potential impact.

Academies Discussion Group

Join our next Academies Discussion Group on Thursday 27th March 2025 where we will discuss key emerging issues and concerns for the sector.

Trustee Essentials

Join our Trustee Essentials course this spring to enhance skills and navigate challenges.

Webinars

Social Housing Conference 2024

As we continue to navigate these periods of austerity and uncertainty, our conference provides the perfect opportunity to reflect and share learnings from the past year.

Available on demand

Getting ready to develop again

Discussing VAT and CIS considerations, covering increased interest in acquiring undevelopable land, repurposing buildings, and ensuring tax-efficient structures for commercial developers and housing associations.

Available on demand

Changes to financial reporting for social housing providers

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued amendments to financial reporting standards. In this webinar, we will discuss the key reporting changes for social housing providers.

Available on demand

Charity Tax Update

This webinar, delivered by specialists from our VAT and tax teams, will focus on the key issues affecting the sector, as well as other updates and news that may impact your organisation.

Available on demand

INGO conference 2024

Our 4-part INGO conference showcases an exciting range of speakers, sharing their views and experiences of unlocking data challenges and harnessing the opportunities.

Available on demand | Four sessions available

Social Housing VAT update 2024

VAT issues arising for Housing Associations over the last year, including VAT changes in the pipeline relevant to the sector, as well as the VAT impacts of the current environment for Social Housing providers.

Available on demand

Social Care Conference 2023

Focusing on the theme of ‘People, transformation and financial sustainability’. Addressing the key considerations for today and the months ahead.

Available on demand

VAT for Trade Unions

Virtual VAT training course for finance staff operating in trade unions, will cover a mixture of topics, ranging from new penalty regime, COVID-19 measures, Making Tax Digital and reverse charges.

Available on demand

Emerging Issues Conference 2023

Our expert panel bring together a wealth of knowledge from the social purpose and non profit sector and beyond. This webinar will help you prepare your organisation for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Available on demand

Navigating the Capital Goods Scheme

Providing a practical guidance on the Capital Goods Scheme, with an understanding of what items are covered and the next steps for your organisation.

Available on demand

Understanding key VAT issues for membership bodies and professional bodies

Focusing on common issues and the essential rules, with both exemption and membership apportionment impacting the amount of VAT due to HMRC, it continues to be a complex area to navigate.

Available on demand

Charities: People and conduct risk

In this climate it is more important than ever to manage the wellbeing of your staff, mitigating potential turnover issues that can arise and impact organisational sustainability.

Available on demand

Charities: Managing Investments and Reserves

Phil Smithyes, Partner and Head of Financial Planning takes you through the key steps when determining your charities investment strategy looking at risk vs reward.

Available on demand

Charity VAT update

VAT can be a complex area for non-profits. Our next bi-annual charity VAT update will focus on the ongoing issues affecting the sector, plus other VAT issues and news that may impact your organisation.

Available on demand

Social Housing VAT update 2023

Covering VAT issues seen arising at housing associations over the last year, VAT changes in the pipeline relevant to the sector, and the VAT impacts of the current environment for Social Housing providers.

Available on demand

Managing INGOs through uncertainty: rebuild, rebalance, renew

Our 2023 INGO conference will bring together an exciting range of expert speakers from across the sector, to help guide you through some key areas to consider.

Available on demand | Four sessions available

Charities: Emerging risks and priorities for governance and assurance during 2023

In this session our specialist risk and assurance team will take a look at the key areas of governance and assurance facing the sector, to help prioritise and plan ahead.

Available on demand

Independent schools: navigating uncertainty

Our tax and sector experts discuss the key issues and potential impact of changes that independent schools should consider. We will discuss VAT on school fees and the potential impact of changes to charitable tax reliefs.

Available on demand

Emerging Issues Conference 2022

Our two hour virtual conference will focus on the important emerging issues charities are facing as they navigate this challenging period. Packed with unmissable insights for charities.

Available on demand

Charity VAT update

VAT can be a complex area for non profits. Our bi-annual charity VAT update will focus on the ongoing issues affecting the sector, plus other VAT issues and news that may impact your organisation.

Available on demand

Impact of ESG on charity risk, reserves and strategy

Social purpose and non profit organisations are often held to a higher ethical standard than other sectors by the general public. Discussing how to identify, record and report on important matters and provide relevant examples of good practice.

Available on demand

VAT update for care providers

Short update on charging VAT on care services, current matters affecting the novation process, local authorities and NHS trusts that agrees to the process, agencies providing temporary staff.

Available on demand

VAT for school building projects

Helping you better navigate the VAT rules covering zero-rate, 5% rate, potential pitfalls, opting to tax land and buildings and selling commercial property.

Available on demand

VAT for fundraising

The latest guidance, VAT exemptions and updates, this session covers liability of income from fundraising events, conditions for VAT exemption, specific scenarios and common misconceptions, supporter packages and sponsorship.

Available on demand

An Introduction to Digital Currencies with HSBC

HSBC will provide an introduction to digital currencies. Our specialists will discuss accounting as well as the risk and governance arrangements which should be factored in.

Available on demand

VAT reverse charge

Looking at the VAT reverse charge including why it started, when it started, how it works, when it applies, concessions and considerations and practical implications for those not registered for VAT.

Available on demand

VAT on letting buildings and facilities

Practical guidance on domestic VAT reverse charge rules and when and how they apply, along with the various complex rules regarding the letting of property and facilities nd how to determine the correct VAT treatment.

Available on demand

VAT update for Independent Schools

Latest VAT news impacting independent schools, covering remote learning, summer schools and letting facilities, reverse charge, COVID-19 and VAT, MTD for VAT, VAT and building projects and lastly partial Exemption methods.

Available on demand

INGO Conference 2022

A virtual series of webinars. The Conference is spilt into four short sessions taking place over consecutive weeks and will focus around the theme of 'ESG: Strategy, structure, risk and resilience'

Available on demand

Social Care Conference 2021

Over four sessions Crowe specialists and industry experts discuss the big issues and opportunities in the sector during this challenging time and looking to the future.

Available on demand

Academies: Technical update and risk management

For accountants, school business managers and governors covering auditing standards and accounting requirements which will impact on disclosures in the 2021 financial statements.

Available on demand

Independent Schools technical update

A timely update for accountants, bursars and governors who may be finalising their 2021 financial accounts or want to be updated with the latest changes.

Available on demand

VAT update for Section 33 Bodies - Academies, Air Ambulances and Hospices

Providing ‘Section 33’ bodies covering Air Ambulances, Hospices and Academies) an overview of the main VAT issues currently affecting them.

Available on demand

Independent Schools: navigating uncertainty

Over the past year we have seen the political debate of VAT on school fees intensify once again, causing further uncertainty in an already challenging environment.

Available on demand

The evolving Role of the Audit Committee

Looking at the role of the audit committee and how this has been evolving in light of the current challenges.

Available on demand

Making Tax Digital for non profits

Covering the important aspects and changes to Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD) which non profits need to be compliant with for the imminent ‘hard landing’ on 1 April 2021.

Available on demand

How technology is transforming the charity sector

Addressing some of the challenges charities face, how charities consider their digital strategies, along with fraud and cybercrime and what you can do about it.

Available on demand

Introduction to the Good Financial Grant Practice Certification

Looking at grand funding, the challenges facing INGOs, overview of the Global Grant Community, role of the GFGP, and Certification process and benefits.

Available on demand

Crowe and IRM: Perspectives across the sector - the Nursing and Midwifery Council

We hear from the NMC in the first of our risk management webinar series as they share their experiences of their COVID-19 response.

Available on demand

Improving efficiency and productivity

Focusing on the areas that charities need to address to improve their efficiency and productivity.

Available on demand

Governance for charities in a VUCA world

Delivering your charitable objectives and carrying out good governance in a VUCA world is far from easy, we explore the important areas you need to be addressing.

Available on demand

Demonstrating your charity's impact

We will explore impact reporting as an important tool for enabling organisations to improve their strategic and operational decision making by aligning these with the charity's strategic objectives.

Available on demand

Three lines of Defence model

A joint webinar with the Institute of Internal Auditors on the Three Lines of Defence (3LOD) model, its strengths and weaknesses.

Available on demand

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Naziar Hashemi

Head of Social Purpose and Non Profits

London

+44 (0)20 7842 7229

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