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.
We work with registered and unregistered associations across the UK and are one of the principal providers of audit services to BME Housing Associations in London. Read more.
With many years’ experience working with trade unions and their pension schemes, our clients include well-known national unions as well as smaller, specialist organisations. Read more.
As the external auditor to 13 students’ unions in London and the South East, we have a detailed understanding of the challenges they face. Read more.
"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
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.
1st December 2019
We take a look at the implications for schools of the update to the actuarial valuation of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
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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