Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly audits more Independent schools than anyone else in the UK. For specialist advice relevant to your sector please contact us.

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: Carol Rudge, Head of Not for Profit
020 7383 5100
carol.rudge@gtuk.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

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

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

Accept Cards
Specialise in arranging low-cost facilities for accepting debit and credit card payments. Contact us to use our free and independent consultancy service.

Contact: Mark Pearson, Director
01422 382408
mark.pearson@acceptcards.co.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: Jeni Edwards, Sales Director
0118 935 6707

Philip and Tacey
Working closely with teachers, LAs and educationalists, Philip & Tacey have been delivering exceptional quality educational resources to customers since 1826, from superb quality exercise books to own developed literacy and numeracy resources.

Contact: Customer Services
0845 123 7760, 0800 138 0091 (fax)
sales@philipandtacey.co.uk

HTC
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: Ruth Murphy
0800 917 6594

Rensburg Sheppards
Rensburg Sheppards 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@rensburgsheppards.co.uk

Sarasin & Partners
Managing around £2bn for 185 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: Robert Ward
020 7038 7000
robert.ward@sarasin.co.uk

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

The English Mutual Group
Specialists in school and university fee planning.

Contact: An English Mutual Adviser
0845 603 3675
schoolfees@englishmutual.com

Aon
Academia is an insurance scheme that has been developed specifically for the independent schools sector. Your school could benefit from tailored cover and a knowledgeable team who understand your insurance needs.

Contact: Andrew Gordon

academia@aon.co.uk

HSBC Insurance
HSBC 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@hsbc.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

Schools Protection
We specialise in reducing the costs of staff absence. Our bespoke policies offer high-quality flexible benefits, low premiums and superb customer service and claims handling. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Contact: Samantha O’Connor
020 7422 1881
Samantha.oconnor@schoolsprotection.com

RSAdmissions
RSAdmissions is the only admissions and marketing database for independent schools designed and supported by people who have done the job.

Contact: Jan or Robin Evans
01420 563547
jan@rsadmissions.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

Gardiner & Theobald
Helping to construct education across the UK.

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

Capita Education Resourcing
Capita Education Resourcing is the leading education recruitment specialist and has short and long term roles for teachers, nursery nurses, support staff, SEN and lecturers.

Contact:
0800 731 6871
enquiry.ers@capita.co.uk

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

eteach.com
The UK’s leading education recruitment website, eteach.com offers an end-to-end recruitment solution for recruiting quality permanent and temporary teaching and non-teaching staff.

Contact: Independent Account Manager
0845 226 1906
info@eteach.com

TES Prime
Is the expert search and selection recruitment division of the TES, focusing solely on leadership roles in education. Our services include targeted search, candidate and interview management, advert creation and placement.

Contact:
020 3194 3038
info@tesprime.com

National School Transfer
For buying and selling schools.

Contact: Richard Essberger
01980 621160
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
The Education team acts for more than 700 education institutions including independent schools, nurseries, universities, academies, colleges of further education, training colleges, and examining boards.

Contact: Barney Northover, Partner, Education Team
0117 925 2020
bnorthover@vwl.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

John Cadman Associates
(part of the Synergy group) We offer specialist independent advice on all cost-effective sports surfacing requirements, from funding and pitch inspections to upgrades and installations of new pitches. Please contact us for a free consultation.

Contact:
01206 273676

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