Setting industry standards; discussions with Government; demonstrating value to members; VAT and partial exemption; protection of assets – all are issues that affect the sector.

Chris Malacrida, the Head of the Membership Organisations Group at Chantrey Vellacott DFK, has worked with membership organisations for some 20 years. He has built up considerable experience in dealing with clients in the sector and has a clear understanding of the issues that they face.

"In my experience no two membership organisations are alike, as they are structured to serve the best interests of their members. However, having said this they all have similar governance structures with an elected non-executive Council driving policy and strategy, which is carried out, on their behalf by a management team".

The issues addressed by membership organisations are essentially those of the sectors they represent. Our clients include associations with an international reputation such as ABTA (the Association of British Travel Agents) and CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants); they also include smaller specialist organisations like the Federation of Cocoa Commerce.

Drawing on our experience of working with a diverse group of membership organisations we can assist you to deal with the issues that concern you. We have short lines of internal communication – authoritative responses to client issues are tailored to your specific requirements and delivered promptly.

Our Services to Membership Organisations

• Audit and Accounting
• Advice on Distribution Policy
• Advice on Corporate Structures
• Budgeting and Cash Flows
• Employee Benefits
• Governance Structure and Practice
• Information Technology
• Internal Audit
• Management Consultancy
• Mergers, De-mergers and Dissolutions
• Raising Finance
• Risk Reviews
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Tax Planning
• Tax Compliance
• VAT Consultancy