Unregistered charities

Many grassroots initiatives, volunteer-led groups, and emerging community projects operate without formal charitable registration — whether by choice or because they’re still in the early stages. These groups often face unique challenges around financial management, governance, and planning, without the support structures that registered charities or companies have.

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At Anchor Advisory, I work alongside unregistered charities and community benefit projects to build strong financial foundations, clarify governance arrangements, and plan for growth or formal registration if and when the time is right.

 

How I Can Help

 

Financial systems and record-keeping

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• Setting up simple, transparent financial record-keeping tailored to your scale and capacity

• Advising on budgeting, cashflow management, and basic financial controls to safeguard funds

 

Governance and decision-making

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• Helping groups clarify roles and responsibilities within volunteer teams and trustees

• Supporting the development of key policies and financial procedures, appropriate to informal structures

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Planning and compliance

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• Guidance on whether and when to register as a charity or other formal structure

• Support with annual reporting, funding applications and accountability to members or funders

• Advice on compliance with relevant laws and best practices, including safeguarding and data protection basics

 

Growth and development

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• Financial modelling and scenario planning to support sustainable growth

• Help with creating strong financial cases for grant applications and project costing

• Strategic advice for groups considering formal registration, incorporation or new trading activities

 

Why Work With Me?

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I understand the passion and challenges of volunteer-led and informal groups — where resources are often tight, but community impact is high. My approach is practical and tailored to your unique situation, helping you build the skills and systems you need without unnecessary complexity or jargon.

 

Whether you’re starting out, growing, or exploring your future options, I’m here to help you build a sustainable financial and governance foundation.