Good governance is key to the success of any charity or community group.  We provide expert advice, guidance and support on:

• Defining board members roles and responsibilities
• Setting up and implementing robust policies and procedures
• Strengthening your organisations financial management
• Developing strategic plans to ensure long-term success
• Ensuring your organisation meets it’s legal requirements

Funding is vital for the survival of any organisation. We carry out funding searches and guide groups through the funding process and give advice on what to include in applications. We also work with and support organisations to develop partnership bids. We do not write or submit funding applications on behalf of groups.

Our team can help you with:

• Identifying suitable funding opportunities
• Ensuring you have the relevant information for your application
• Developing workable fundraising strategies
• Budget setting to ensure the funding you receive covers the full cost of delivering a project
• Understanding and meeting funders’ requirements

Having clear and robust policies ensures the smooth operation of any organisation. We can help to ensure that groups run safely, professionally and legally.

We can support organisations to:

• Develop policies, for example safeguarding, health & safety, and equality & diversity
• Ensure policies are up to date and compliant taking into account any changes in legislations
• Develop procedures that support day-to-day operations

Monitoring and evaluating services helps to see where things are going well and where improvements can be made. We can support organisations to ensure they have good practices in place to help demonstrate impact and highlight the value of the services on offer.

We can support organisations by:

• Helping to develop good practices
• Advise on the different ways to collate and analyse data
• Explore the use of case studies and client testimonies
• Using impactful data to strengthen funding applications

Communicating and engaging effectively with stakeholders, beneficiaries, and supporters is essential for any organisation.

Whether organisations want to share information about a new service or highlight the good work they are currently doing it’s important to use the right methods and ensure messages are clear and relevant.

We can provide support with:

• Developing communication strategies
• Improving online presence
• Create engaging content to connect with your audience
• Sharing your content with other organisations

CPS Payroll Ltd is the trading arm of Community Action Sutton, providing fully managed payroll services to public, private and voluntary sector organisations in south London and beyond. If running your payroll is a headache for you, get in touch with us and see how much time and effort we can save you.

Why use us?

• We are specialists in running payroll for voluntary sector organisations with more than 30 years' experience
• Getting us to sort out your payroll means that you can concentrate on what’s important for your organisation
• We make sure that your organisation complies with current payroll legislation
• No need for you to purchase specialist software or train staff
• Access dedicated help and advice on all payroll related issues
• CPS Payroll is part of Community Action Sutton and any profits that are made are channelled back into supporting the local voluntary sector.

Visit the CPS Payroll website to find out more or for more information contact Karen Adorjan

We make sure that voluntary organisations in Sutton have access to appropriate, cost efficient and effective support to help them implement and operate their own accounting and financial management systems to a high standard. Our clients range from small clubs and organisations to registered charities, charitable companies, CIC companies and social enterprises.

We offer a number of paid for financial services for local organisations including:

• Guidance on setting up and updating book keeping and accounting processes
• Preparation and production of annual accounts
• Independent examinations
• Financial health checks
• Computerisation of accounts
• Assistance with complying with statutory and funders' reporting requirements
• In house training including Quickbooks and Sage

Email Dunstanette  dun@communityactionsutton.org.uk to find out more.