Baker Tilly
The hallmarks of our service are bespoke policy wordings, competitive premiums both backed by a service guarantee from our dedicated and experienced account handlers.

Contact: Sudhir Singh, Charities and Education Group
020 7413 5100
sudhir.singh@bakertilly.co.uk

Grant Thornton UK LLP
Our dedicated team of specialists provides audit, tax and advisory services to independent schools across the country. We are extensively involved in the sector providing seminars, newsletters and technical updates.

Contact: Steve Robinson - Head of Independent Schools, Andrea Sofield - Head of Not for Profit Tax, Trevor O'Sullivan - Restructuring
01536 315966
education@uk.gt.com

Russell New
Russell New is a leading provider for independent schools. Using our extensive knowledge we proactively assist schools offering audit, accountancy, tax, governance and related services.

Contact: Mark Cummins
01903 816699
mark@russellnew.com

Wilkins Kennedy
Our charity team is dedicated to helping you navigate the complex world of financial governance and reporting.

Contact: John Howard
020 74031877

Mazars LLP
Our specialist charity and education team provides audit, accountancy, taxation, payroll and consultancy services to independent schools from centres of excellence throughout the UK.

Contact: Nicola Wakefield
020 8661 4132
nicola.wakefield@mazars.co.uk

Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers
Specialist advisers to successful schools across London and the Home Counties offering good value solutions for all your accounting needs through our Partner led team.

Contact: Alex Bottom
01923 809429
alex.bottom@hhllp.co.uk

PKF
A good school gives a child a whole world of opportunities, and good advisers do the same for schools. PKF’s comprehensive range of services and focused delivery can help you make the grade and excel.

Contact: Karen Thompson, Partner
020 7065 0215
karen.thompson@uk.pkf.com

BH&M Chartered Architects
We are specialists in building design and estate management for schools.

Contact: John Cahill
020 8878 4667
mail@bhmarchitects.com

Chawton Hill
We are a team of project managers, surveyors and CDM co-ordinators with the skills and time to safely and successfully deliver your building project.

Contact: Stephen Holmes
01372 360663
stephen.holmes@chawtonhill.com

Agora
Building consultants, Architects, Project Managers and Property Consultants. Your ‘One-Stop-Shop’ multi-disciplinary designers for friendly, professional planning and construction advice: funding application advice, new build, re-modelling, or modular solutions.

Contact: Iain Bramhill, Senior Project Manager
01638 560343
iain@agoramanagement.com

Thomasons
With a trusted reputation for unparalleled structural engineering services, Thomasons provides comprehensive, cost-effective solutions across the education sector; everything from multi-purpose gymnasiums and swimming pools, to classrooms and university laboratories.

Contact: Bob Hackman
01483 565886
bhackman@thomasons.co.uk

R Durtnell & Sons
Durtnells has been trading for over 400 years, providing craftmanship and quality. We have a long and successful history of working with schools, providing new and upgraded facilities.

Contact:
01959 564105
rds@durtnell.co.uk

Visa
Receiving Visa payments brings real advantages to any school. Easy for you, quicker than banking a cheque and convenient for parents.

Contact: Phil Cowley

cowleyp@visa.com

The Inspiring Futures Foundation
We are a leading provider in all aspects of careers guidance and skills training to independent schools. Based in Surrey, we work nationally and internationally.

Contact: Janet Taylor
01276 687515
J.Taylor@inspiringfutures.org.uk

Holroyd Howe Independent
A leading contract caterer, providing fresh food services solely to independent schools and colleges, creating a unique service for every client that sets them apart.

Contact: Nick Howe
0118 935 6707

D&A Media
D&A Media are the complete systems specialists. Our products and solutions include Audio Visual Solutions, Computer Systems, Digital Signage, Interactive Displays, Telephone Systems, Document Management, Printers, Copiers and MFPs.

Contact: Shannon Bryant
01268 798000
shannon.bryant@damedia.co.uk

School Fee Plan
Parents want to pay fees monthly; schools like to receive fees termly in full. With our new range of products, we can provide for both.

Contact: Michael Swan
01372 746006
htc@pcl.co.uk

CCLA Investment Management Limited
CCLA exists to help charities make the best use of their financial resources. We manage cash and long term investments for more than 40,000 organisations of all sizes. Contact us to find out why. CCLA Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Contact: Heather Lamont
0844 561 5024
heather.lamont@ccla.co.uk

Newton Investment Management
At Newton, the Charities Team manages £3.5 billion on behalf of over 375 charity clients. It is this experience that enables us to understand the challenges facing charities and provide investment guidance and management supported by superior levels of service.

Contact:
0800 917 6594

Investec Wealth & Investment
Investec Wealth & Investment is the fourth largest manager of segregated investment portfolios on behalf of charities, with over 800 clients and £1.6 billion of charity investments under management.

Contact: Simon Barker
020 7597 1283
Simon.Barker@investecwin.co.uk

Sarasin & Partners
Managing around £2.9bn for 220 charity clients; segregated and specialist mandates. Managers of the Alpha Common Investment Funds with an in-built SRI investment policy. Investment training for charity trustees.

Contact: John Handford
020 7038 7000
john.handford@sarasin.co.uk

The Charities Aid Foundation
The Charities Aid Foundation is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise.

Contact: Contact: Jane Ayers
03000 123 000
enquiries@cafonline.org

Liz Gilbert Design
Liz Gilbert Design offers a wide range of graphic design & production services, including: websites, brochures, literature, corporate identities and magazines, including Funding for Independent Schools.

Contact: Liz Gilbert
01926 422170
liz@lizgilbertdesign.co.uk

Marsh Ltd
Marsh Brokers provides bespoke insurance solutions to independent schools and colleges including professional liability for school governors and personal legal expenses protection for bursars.

Contact: Jon Taylor
01444 458144
enquiries.schools@marsh.com

Bluefin
Our range of insurance services to schools and colleges includes: price comparison, in-depth analysis of present cover and costs, report on savings opportunities and exceptional service.

Contact: Simon Loughran
0117 908 4001
simon.loughran@bluefingroup.co.uk

Baker Tilly Insurance Services
The hallmarks of BTIS are competitive premiums, comprehensive policy cover backed by our service guarantee, including claims handling, for every school.

Contact: Venita Vicary (Mrs) ACII
0117 9102501
venita.vicary@bakertillyinsurance.co.uk

Educational Insurance Services
A specialist in the insurance requirements of schools with a difference. As a wholly independent broker, we will match your needs whilst maintaining the highest level of service and technical expertise.

Contact: James Woollam
0117 929 9381
eis@hayespasons.co.uk

SIMS Independent
SIMS Independent from Capita is a leading and trusted provider of management information systems to over 500 independent and international schools worldwide.

Contact: SIMS Independent
01285 647473
ischools@capita.co.uk

RSAcademics
RSAcademics provides independent schools with a range of marketing and management consultancy services, from research and strategic planning through to staff appraisals and recruitment.

Contact: Russell Speirs, Chief Executive
01572 821306
russell@rsacademics.co.uk

The Schools Marketing Partnership
delivers competitive advantage to independent schools, providing marketing advice and practical implementation. SMP’s services include strategic marketing, parent and parent rejecter© research, demographic analyses, enhancing admissions and marketing-led creative work.

Contact: Stephen Martin-Scott, Senior Partner
01823 334560
stephen@schoolsmarketing.com

Jon Willcocks Associates Ltd
If clean design, considered typography and compelling photography are important to you when commissioning school marketing solutions, JWALTD is intent on raising the bar.

Contact: Jon Willcocks
01753 646 300
jon@jwaltd.com

isbi schools
Our aim has always been to get schools noticed by our 1 million visitors a year. Updated weekly, www.isbi.com provides parents with the fullest and most current information source. For extra impact schools can add our Word from the Head, Photos, Digital Prospectus and Videos.

Contact: Sara Roberts
01980 620575
sara@isbi.com

Gardiner & Theobald
Helping to construct education across the UK.

Contact: David Dickinson
020 72093000
d.dickinson@gardiner.com

Cluttons LLP
Expert property advice at all stages from land acquisition, planning and development, building construction and maintenance, rating, sales and lettings.

Contact: Tony Harris
020 7647 7111
tony.harris@cluttons.com

Gerald Eve LLP
A specialist team dedicated to advising schools on planning, building consultancy, asset management, rating, valuations for accounts/funding, Charities Act reports and acquisitions/disposals.

Contact: Richard Moir
020 7333 6341
rmoir@geraldeve.com

Connaught Education
We specialise in recruitment and consultancy services for independent schools. Recruiting teachers & support staff and providing retained services for Headship and senior appointments.

Contact:
020 7299 7774 (London), 0121 452 5035 (Birmingham)
enquiries@connaughteducation.com

CFA
CfA offers personal, professional and affordable support in the key field of making senior leadership appointments including Headships and Bursarships. Recent and ongoing assignments include a broad selection of senior posts in HMC, GSA, SHMIS and IAPS schools.

Contact: Peter Dix, Joanna Grant Peterkin, Christine Juett, Chris Tongue or Will Skinner
020 7220 0180
education@cfappointments.com

National School Transfer
For buying and selling schools.

Contact: Richard Essberger
01980 621251/620575
info@nationalschooltransfer.com

Charles Russell
We advise our clients on a full range of legal issues, from managing physical assets, intellectual property and data protection, to employment, trust and competition law.

Contact: Andrew Cameron, Head of the Education Group
020 7203 5227
andrew.cameron@charlesrussell.co.uk

Veale Wasbrough Vizards
With offices in London and Bristol, we are the leading education team advising independent schools nationwide on the full range of legal issues.

Contact: Barney Northover, Partner, Education Team
0117 925 2020
bnorthover@vwv.co.uk

Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
Wrigleys Solicitors LLP is a specialist charity law firm which acts for a number of independent schools and colleges, universities and educational foundations dealing with matters of governance, property, contracts and employment.

Contact: Malcolm Lynch (Leeds) or Godfrey Smallman (Sheffield)
0113 244 6100 (Leeds) or 0114 267 5588 (Sheffield)
godfrey.smallman@wrigleys.co.uk

Morgan Cole LLP
As one of the best education teams in the country, we have substantial experience and resources for advising education clients in areas of law of importance to them, notably employment, property, H&S, equality, governance and charity law.

Contact: Clara Snow, Associate, Oxford
01865 262645
clara.snow@morgan-cole.com

Williamsons
We specialise in effective dispute resolution, of which litigation is only one element. Problems can often be solved without destroying relationships and reputation.

Contact: Michael Williamson
01460 200450
michaelw@mrw-law.co.uk

Notts Sport
Notts Sport are the leading specialist in the design, advice and supply of synthetic sports facilities, from cricket to tennis, soccer and hockey pitches.

Contact:
+44 [0] 145 883730
info@nottssport.com

Ludwood Interactive
We are a well established specialist provider of well designed and intelligent websites for the education, charity and not for profit sectors. Our services include consultancy, web design, application development and web hosting.

Contact: Ludwood Interactive
020 7346 8400
info@ludwood.com