Academy Conversion

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From single academies, to Multi-Academy Trusts we are here to help you manage the whole process of converting to an academy.

You make the key decisions with advice from our team who process and action the paperwork. Our experienced specialists, will talk you through your new responsibilities and reduce the stress of the conversion, by offering expert advice - every step of the way.

We can offer advice and support on the key issues and requirements for academy conversion, including:

Company registration and appointment of officers
Articles of association
VAT registration
Finance system selection
External auditor selection
Banking arrangements
Registration with Charity Commission
Registration for corporation tax exemption
Authorisation processes and limits
Governance
Risk register licenses
Pensions
Customer/supplier notification of conversion
Start-up/support grants and insurance
ESFA document exchange.

In addition to this we also offer support for multi academy trusts, including; due diligence on trust members, structure, operation and funding of central functions, trust chart of accounts, central receipt of funding, management accounts, budgets and forecasts, authorisation levels and processes.