Accountants for Social Enterprises
Business with purpose. Financial expertise that understands both.
Social enterprises combine commercial activity with a commitment to creating social or environmental benefit. They face many of the same challenges as other businesses, alongside the additional responsibilities that come with delivering a social purpose.
At Counted, we understand that running a social enterprise means more than having a good idea and a worthwhile mission. It means building an organisation that can generate income, manage its finances and remain sustainable while delivering the work it was created to do.
We bring professional accountancy and tax expertise together with extensive experience of working with organisations that balance commercial realities with social objectives.
Social enterprise accountancy that goes beyond the accounts
Your annual accounts and tax returns are important, but they are only part of the picture.
We can support your social enterprise with:
Annual accounts and tax returns
VAT registration and returns
Payroll and workplace pensions
Bookkeeping and financial record keeping
Management accounts and financial reporting
Company secretarial support
Advice on accounting systems and processes
Financial planning and business advice
Whether your income comes from selling products or services, delivering contracts, receiving grants or a combination of these, we'll help you understand what the numbers are telling you and keep on top of your responsibilities.
We understand social enterprises
Social enterprise isn't a legal structure in its own right.
Social enterprises can operate as limited companies, Community Interest Companies (CICs), companies limited by guarantee, co-operatives, charities or other organisational structures.
Each has different accounting, tax, governance and reporting requirements, and the way an organisation generates its income can add further complexity.
We've worked extensively with social enterprises of different sizes and structures, from small community-based organisations to established businesses employing staff, delivering contracts and managing multiple income streams.
We understand the practical challenges of combining commercial activity with social purpose, including the need to balance financial performance, funding requirements and long-term sustainability.
That experience means we can focus on understanding your organisation and its particular challenges, rather than treating every social enterprise as though it operates in the same way.
Building a sustainable organisation
Having a social purpose doesn't remove the need to operate a financially successful business.
Social enterprises need to understand their costs, price their services appropriately, manage cash flow and generate sufficient income to support their activities.
We believe good financial information should help you make decisions, plan ahead and understand what your organisation can afford to do.
As your social enterprise develops, we can help you think about pricing, profitability, reserves, staffing, financial systems and the implications of growth — giving you a clearer picture of where you are and what comes next.
Already running a social enterprise?
If you're looking for a new accountant, we'll take the time to understand your organisation, how it operates and what support you need.
Whether you're trading commercially, delivering funded activities or combining several sources of income, we'll help you manage your financial responsibilities with confidence.
We'll also help make the change from your existing accountant as straightforward as possible.
Developing a social enterprise?
If you're considering establishing a social enterprise, understanding the financial and tax implications of different legal structures is an important part of planning.
We can help you understand the accounting and tax responsibilities associated with your chosen structure, the financial systems you'll need and the practical considerations involved in running a sustainable organisation.
Your purpose has a story. Let's make sure the numbers support it.
If you're looking for an accountant who understands both business and social purpose, we'd like to hear yours.
Counted LLP
Every organisation has a story. We'd be proud to be part of yours.
Registered in England & Wales Company number OC449539 | Registered Office: 2 Geordie Ridley Place, Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 5BT | Phone: 0191 323 2390