For UK charities & non-profits
Charity Payroll Services
Bowdon Accounting provides comprehensive payroll services designed specifically for charities, not-for-profit organisations and voluntary sector groups throughout the UK — so your team is paid accurately, on time and in full compliance, while you focus on your charitable objectives.
- Manchester-based, working UK-wide
- PAYE, National Insurance & pensions handled
- Part of a full outsourced finance team
Supporting Your Charity's Mission
Charities face unique payroll challenges, and charity payroll requirements are often more complex than traditional commercial operations.
Our dedicated team specialises in tailored payroll solutions that let your organisation focus on what matters most — achieving your charitable objectives.
Short-term project staff
Paid correctly for the life of each project.
Volunteers and part-time staff
Managed alongside your core team.
Irregular payment schedules
Handled without errors or delays.
Complex funding requirements
Including restricted grant conditions.
Our Comprehensive Payroll Process
Our charity payroll services are built around three key stages to ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency at every step.
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Pre-payroll activities
Establishing a strong foundation for your payroll.
- Defining payroll policyClear, consistent payroll policies tailored to your charity's needs and workforce structure.
- Gathering inputsAttendance records, leave information and any other inputs needed for accurate processing.
- Input validationChecking all data for accuracy and completeness, so errors are caught early.
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Actual payroll process
Accurate pay, on time.
- Payroll calculationWe compute salaries from validated inputs, applying all deductions and statutory contributions including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
- Verified payoutsEvery calculation is checked so your employees are paid correctly and on time.
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Post-payroll process
The critical follow-up, handled for you.
- Statutory complianceTax filings, social security submissions and regulatory reporting to HMRC, keeping your charity compliant with current legislation.
- ReportingDetailed payroll reports for management and regulatory purposes, with bespoke reporting designed for charity sector requirements.
Integrated Finance Support for Charities
Payroll that works seamlessly with the rest of your finance function.
Outsourced bookkeeping for charities. Our payroll accounting integrates directly with our bookkeeping services, so all payroll expenses are accurately recorded and reconciled within your financial systems.
Finance support for charity leadership. We make sure payroll processes are streamlined, compliant and aligned with your organisation's financial strategy and reporting requirements — part of our wider virtual finance office and strategic finance support.
With Bowdon Accounting managing your payroll, you can redirect your time and resources toward delivering your charitable mission.
What our payroll clients say
“We transferred our payroll to Bowdon Accounting in January 2024, and the process was seamless. Sharon handled everything with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring there were no disruptions during the transition. Since then, they have continued to provide excellent support, always accommodating our requirements with flexibility and care.”
Common questions
Something not covered here? Ask us directly — we're happy to answer.
What does your charity payroll service include?
Three stages: pre-payroll (payroll policy, gathering inputs and input validation), the payroll calculation itself, and post-payroll (statutory compliance and reporting to HMRC, plus payroll reports for management).
Do you handle PAYE, National Insurance and pensions?
Yes. Every payroll run applies all deductions and statutory contributions, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions, and we manage the related filings and submissions to HMRC.
Can you take over our existing payroll?
Yes. We move payroll across from your current provider and manage the transition so there are no disruptions to your staff's pay.
Do you only work with charities?
Charities are our specialism, but we also provide payroll for Community Interest Companies and businesses.
Can payroll be combined with your other services?
Yes. Payroll integrates directly with our bookkeeping, and sits alongside management accounts, credit control, statutory and tax reporting and our virtual finance office.
How do we get started?
Book a free discovery call, or use our quote generator for charities to get an indicative price for the services you need.
Works alongside
Payroll connects to every other part of your charity's finance function.
Bookkeeping
Payroll costs recorded and reconciled accurately.
Management accounts
Monthly reporting your trustees can act on.
Credit control
Keeping income coming in without the chasing.
Statutory reporting
Annual accounts and returns.
Virtual finance office
A full outsourced finance function.
Strategic finance support
Planning and oversight beyond the numbers.
Ready to streamline your charity payroll?
Get in touch to discuss how our specialist payroll services can support your organisation — accurate, on time and fully compliant.
Email Address
Office Base
66 Paul Street London, England, EC2A 4NA
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