Financial & Accountancy services for charities & the third sector

Third FD offers a full range of accounting services for charities and the third sector, from bespoke strategic support, to management accounting and bookkeeping. Our flexibility allows us to meet the individual needs of every client, and our expertise covers all charity sectors.

Full-service charity accounting

We offer a complete financial management solution designed to meet the unique needs of your charity. From maintaining accurate financial records to delivering insightful management reports and providing strategic financial leadership, our services ensure your charity stays compliant, financially stable, and well-positioned for growth.

Why This Model Works Better Than In-House Finance Staff

An in-house finance staff model can often be limited by capacity, expertise gaps, and operational inefficiencies. Our outsourced model delivers higher skill levels, cost efficiency, and scalable support.

In-house Finance Manager

  • High fixed cost (salary, NI, pension)

  • One person with limited skills

  • Limited capacity, risk of absence/disruption

  • Requires investment in software & training

Our outsourced model

  • Lower cost with scalable pricing

  • A team of experts in bookkeeping, finance management, and strategic leadership

  • Always available with no single point of failure

  • Tech-driven approach with best-in-class cloud-based software

Specific Charity Accounting Services

For those looking for help with a specific area of the charity accounting process.

Virtual Finance Director

Our CIMA-qualified Virtual Finance Director offers strategic financial leadership, high-level insight, and proactive risk management, to ensure your charity’s long-term sustainability and lasting impact.

Management Accountancy

We provide clear, accurate, and timely monthly management accounts with variance analysis against budget, ensuring that your charity has the information required to make data-driven decisions.

Bookkeeping & Treasury 

Our expert bookkeeping service lays a solid foundation for accurate financial oversight, helping you stay compliant and make informed decisions by recording daily transactions with precision.

Digital transformation for charities

Third FD utilises best-in-class software for each stage in the charity accounting process, meaning you don’t need to worry about researching, acquiring and adopting the latest technology.

Client testimonials

  • "Although Ben is a consultant it feels like he is an integral part of the team. I can not recommend him highly enough."

    Alice Barnard, CEO, Edge Foundation

  • "Ben has taken a significant burden off my shoulders, freeing up my time to focus on other areas of our operations."

    Rachel Roberts, CEO, Homeopathic Research Institute

  • "Ben has reviewed and updated processes within the finance department, automating ways of working to help us streamline our practices."

    Liz Eagling-Vose, COO, Avaxzipen

  • "Having Ben come on board and shine the spotlight on our company finances has been a godsend."

    Tristan Johnson, Director and Co-owner, McKenzie & Co Financial Consultants

  • "Ben has been a source of great help for FORT as he built our initial forecasts, helped us to make sound financial decisions and provided both short and long-term insights."

    Tim Gelardi, FORT Merchanting

More about our clients

Get in touch

We’d be delighted to discuss with you how we can help your charity or third sector organisation thrive. 

Please fill in our contact form to receive a quick response to your query, or email ben@thirdfd.com  

Alternatively, you can call Ben on 07767 706216 during office hours (9-5pm). 

You can also message Ben on LinkedIn