Friday 27 May 2016

WYCAS 2015/16 Annual evaluation results

We recently carried out our annual survey into how the organisations using our services in the last year felt about our work for them.  The returns have been analysed and are now available in a short summary report  which includes our learning and response to specific comments made. We are delighted with the positive results we received from the exercise and also the learning to help inform our future development. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond! The associated news item is available here.

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Free VCSE Strength Checker

The VCSE Strength Checker is a new free diagnostic tool developed by Big Lottery Fund with the Cabinet Office to help organisations develop and improve their resilience. The tool asks a range of questions about your organisation across a range of themes including Sustainability, Strategy and Planning and Marketing, which when completed gives a tailored report highlighting your organisation’s key strengths and areas for development. The Strength Checker is primarily aimed at small-to-medium sized organisations but could also be useful for larger VCSEs also.

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Companies – governance action required!

An important change aimed at improving corporate transparency took effect in April. From 6th April 2016, all companies (including charitable, community interest and dormant companies) are required to have a register of people with significant control over them (PSC) - a ‘PSC register’. This is a list of individuals and legal entities that have significant influence or control over the company. A register is still needed even if no people are identified with significant control.  Further details about what this involves practically can be found in a helpful recent blog on the Doing Good Leeds website which includes references to further guidance. A more detailed guide about complying with the requirements is available here.

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QuickBooks Online offer

An increasing number of organisations are moving to on-line accounting systems. If you are considering this as an option we are currently able to offer licenced access to QuickBooks Online Plus for £21/month (incl VAT) which is fixed for as long as you maintain the subscription. This gives you an unlimited number of users and also access to unlimited telephone support from our staff who are QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisors.  For further information please see here.

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Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) conversion

A reminder that the deadline for consultation on the proposed process for conversion of charitable companies into the CIO structure is approaching. The deadline is 10 June and you can find out further details about the consultation from our item in our last month’s e-bulletin. 
 

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Treasurer and finance opportunities

A number of the organisations we work with are currently looking for treasurers or finance workers. We are aware of a variety of opportunities across West Yorkshire. If you would like some further information or know someone who may be interested please get in touch.

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E-bulletin

Our e-bulletin is issued on a monthly basis and sent directly to registered subscribers. It is also available from our website. Please note that information and resources contained in the e-bulletin are general in nature and not intended as specific advice or recommendations. We welcome any feedback on the content and format so that we can improve it and make sure it meets your needs. Please let us know  if you have any comments or suggestions.

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Our services

WYCAS provides a range of specialist services designed to meet the needs of the third sector:

• One to one support and training
• Preparation of year-end accounts
• Independent examination
• Financial training courses and workshops
• Computerising accounts
• Bookkeeping and management accounts
• Advice and information
• Bespoke consultancy projects

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