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27 December 2010

Wilkins Kennedy awarded 2nd place for Charity Expertise in National Charity Audit Survey

Wilkins Kennedy, a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, has been awarded 2nd place for Charity Expertise in the Charity Audit Survey 2010, carried out by Charity Finance magazine.

Now in its eighteenth year, the annual charity audit survey reviews the charity audit marketplace, and gives an insight into the charity audit arena. The report is based on data from nearly 1,100 charities with collective annual income of £19.3bn and audit fees of £21.5m.

Wilkins Kennedy ranks 22nd place in the UK chartered accountancy top 100 and operates a specialist Charity Group across its twelve offices through a growing team of partners and staff, headed by partner John Howard.

The firm offers clients a full accountancy and business advisory service including: audit and assurance, tax, business and advisory, corporate finance, restructuring and recovery, forensic accounting, outsourced services, human resources and financial management.

John Howard, Head of Charity and Not-for-Profit Partner at Wilkins Kennedy, says, “Our work with the sector means that we are able to provide an all inclusive invaluable financial service for charities. We work in partnership with all sizes of charities, not only in an audit and tax sense, but we also offer the expertise and overview to discover new marketing, fundraising and business opportunities within the organisation vital to their survival in this tough economic climate. We are delighted to be awarded 2nd place for charity expertise and grateful to have attained a score of 100% from our clients. This is an excellent result which reflects Wilkins Kennedy’s professional expertise and extensive understanding of the charity sector.”

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Laura Hazell
PR Director
Oxwich Communications Ltd
Tel: 0845 226 7469
Email: laura@oxwichcommunications.com