The Charity Treasurer’s Handbook 7th ed

This established guide, revised to incorporate recent threshold changes across the UK and the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) 2026, offers you the perfect foundation for being a treasurer even if you are new to charity finance. Covering charity accounting across all four nations of the UK, this seventh edition will help you to swiftly gain confidence and knowledge.

<> What does it cover?

This fully updated guide has clear advice and useful tips that address the key aspects of being a charity treasurer or finance officer. It covers:

• Current legal and accountancy practice for charities across the UK
• Annual reporting and charity accounts, both under the receipts and payments basis and accruals accounts, in compliance with the Charities SORP 2026
• Corporation tax and VAT for charities: what you should be aware of
• Gift Aid: the benefits and how to get started
• Fund accounting and reserves
• Guidance for effective financial planning and management
• An introduction to risk and controls

Who should buy this book?

With plenty of helpful examples, this guide is suitable for treasurers, finance officers and voluntary sector workers with little or no accounting experience, students and those from other sectors seeking an update on charity accounting.

It is also a vital guide for trustees and charity managers, which will help them understand their own role, that of the staff they oversee, and their charity’s relationship with the external auditor or independent examiner.