VASA as an organisation is delighted to introduce a new range of Accounting Services for unincorporated associations/registered charities that comply with OSCR charity regulations.
Our goal is to provide specialist and accessible accounting services in order that organisations, agencies and groups can develop and flourish in South Ayrshire.
Our Accounting Support team has completed Independent Examination training by the Association of Charity Independent Examiners (ACIE). ACIE have been promoting excellence in Independent Examination since 1999. It has also become a national voice in influencing policies with regard to government legislation. Its activities have the support of OSCR.
Our fees are highly competitive and our Accounting Support team is committed to providing a well-informed, cost effective service.
VASA can provide the following accounting services for VASA members:
Preparation of Accounts
Help to prepare your accounts to meet charity accounts legislation. Charity accounts have to be prepared in accordance with the OSCR 2006 regulations.
Independent Examination
An independent examination will look at a charity’s/organisation’s accounting records and annual accounts and consider whether the annual accounts are a fair reflection of the underlying records. An independent examination provides assurance that the figures in the accounts, including the Trustees’ Annual Report (where applicable), present an accurate picture of the financial activity of the charity during the accounting period.
Note: The Independent Examination/Preparation of Accounts service can only offer be offered to Third Sector organisations, agencies and groups who are not registered with Companies House. They must also have an annual income of less than £100,000 (£250,000 from April 2011).
Book-keeping Services
VASA can offer bespoke support to help maintain an effective accounting system. This service will be tailored to meet the needs of the organisation, agency or group. It can be as simple as one-off support to set up a book-keeping system or can be as comprehensive as maintaining your accounting system.
Accounting services fees:
Preparation of Accounts Service or Independent Examination Service
Fees start from:
Income under £10,000 |
£50 |
Income between £10,000 - £15,000 |
£75 |
Income between £15,000 - £20,000 |
£100 |
Income between £20,000 - £50,000 |
£125 |
Income between £50,000 - £100,000 |
£150 |
Income between £100,000 - £250,000 |
£250 |
Book-keeping Services
System set-up |
(from) £50 |
Monthly system maintenance |
(from) £15 |
For more information please contact: kenny@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
SAGE Accounting & Payroll Training
VASA can signpost VASA (member) organisations, agencies and groups to discounted training in SAGE accounting and Payroll through our partner agency, Real Work Skills.
For further information about this training please e-mail: donna@realworkskills.org.uk
In addition to our core services, which are set out by Scottish Government, we are delighted to introduce the following enhanced services for VASA members
During our Launch Year we are offering membership at an introductory rate of just £15.
All new VASA members will receive a complimentary 50 pounds to buy /part-buy VASA delivered services.
(Third Sector Theme Groups mirror the Community Planning Partnership Theme Groups)
If you would like more information on membership, then email - enquiries@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
In order to advance the relationship between the Third Sector and the Community Planning Partnership (CPP), VASA plans to create Third Sector (TS) Theme Groups. These Groups will mirror the current CPP Theme Groups.
This TS Relationship Model will ensure the sector has an effective platform that will enable dialogue with the CPP.
VASA will also provide a variety of practical support for TS Theme Groups including:
There will be 6 Third Sector Theme Groups in South Ayrshire that will mirror the CPP Theme Groups as follows:
For more information please email: kenny@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
The bi monthly E-Newsletter will bring you up to date with news on policy affecting the Third Sector. It will also take a look at what’s happening locally, let you know about new training courses,initiatives and services available from VASA and our partners.
Do you want to advertise your latest fund raising activitieson our events section of the website or training courses that you may be delivering? Have you received funding recently and want the information cascaded to other organisations? To advertise your events then please contact kenny@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
VASA membership will ensure that you receive news flashes covering the latest funding and other relevant Third Sector information.
VASA is working in partnership with local businesses to offer discounts on products and services suitable for Third Sector organisations.
At present the list is very modest, however we will be working hard to develop links with additional suppliers over the coming months.
Current partners:
Andy Gilchrist - Web Design
Minuteman Press - Printing Services
FM Promotions
Real Work Skills
Sage 50 Accounts & Sage 50 Payroll training available as either a as stand-alone, or integral to SQA PDA in Book-keeping (SCQF Level 7)
5% for VASA Members
For more information visit www.realworkskills.org.uk or contact Donna@RealWorkSkills.org.uk 01292 285 357
Horizon Hotel
PUBLICATION OF AN ADVERT DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. VASA CAN ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ISSUES CONCERNING PRODUCTS OR SERVICE DELIVERED BY ANY OF OUR ADVERTISERS
Volunteer Ready Award (from Autumn 2011)
Volunteer Ready Award will be available to VASA members. It will involve a member of our staff team carrying out a health check on your organisation, developing an action plan and then supporting you to ensure you have all the support mechanisms in place to recruit, train, support and retain volunteers.
VASA will hold an award ceremony once a year to present awards to organisations who have met the criteria for the Volunteer Ready Award.
Watch the website for more information later in the year.
Voting Rights (at VASA AGM)
As a member of VASA you will be entitled to vote at our yearly AGM and have an input into the future decision making process.
Nomination of Volunteers for the South Ayrshire Volunteer Award Scheme
In response to popular demand, VASA will be introducing the South Ayrshire Volunteer Award towards the end of the year. These awards will be presented to volunteers who have made a big impact locally through their volunteering activities.
Member organisations will be able to nominate volunteers for each category.
For more information look out later this year in the E-Newsletter and website news
Free Access to Funding Workshops and Networking Forums
VASA will be running a series of funding workshops and networking events on a regular basis across South Ayrshire. As a member of VASA, your organisation will be able to attend these events free of charge and have priority with regard to booking places.
50 VASA Pounds towards a range of services delivered by VASA
All VASA members will receive 50 VASA pounds that may be used towards purchasing VASA services. These include:
VASA as an organisation is delighted to introduce a new range of Accounting Services for unincorporated associations/registered charities that comply with OSCR charity regulations.
Our goal is to provide specialist and accessible accounting services in order that organisations, agencies and groups can develop and flourish in South Ayrshire.
Our Accounting Support team has completed Independent Examination training by the Association of Charity Independent Examiners (ACIE). ACIE have been promoting excellence in Independent Examination since 1999. It has also become a national voice in influencing policies with regard to government legislation. Its activities have the support of OSCR.
Our fees are highly competitive and our Accounting Support team is committed to providing a well-informed, cost effective service.
VASA can provide the following accounting services for VASA members:
Preparation of Accounts
Help to prepare your accounts to meet charity accounts legislation. Charity accounts have to be prepared in accordance with the OSCR 2006 regulations.
Independent Examination
An independent examination will look at a charity’s/organisation’s accounting records and annual accounts and consider whether the annual accounts are a fair reflection of the underlying records. An independent examination provides assurance that the figures in the accounts, including the Trustees’ Annual Report (where applicable), present an accurate picture of the financial activity of the charity during the accounting period.
Note: The Independent Examination/Preparation of Accounts service can only offer be offered to Third Sector organisations, agencies and groups who are not registered with Companies House. They must also have an annual income of less than £100,000 (£250,000 from April 2011).
Book-keeping Services
VASA can offer bespoke support to help maintain an effective accounting system. This service will be tailored to meet the needs of the organisation, agency or group. It can be as simple as one-off support to set up a book-keeping system or can be as comprehensive as maintaining your accounting system.
Accounting services fees:
Preparation of Accounts Service or Independent Examination Service
Fees start from:
Income under £10,000
£50
Income between £10,000 - £15,000
£75
Income between £15,000 - £20,000
£100
Income between £20,000 - £50,000
£125
Income between £50,000 - £100,000
£150
Income between £100,000 - £250,000
£250
Book-keeping Services
System set-up
(from) £50
Monthly system maintenance
(from) £15
For more information please contact: kenny@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
SAGE Accounting & Payroll Training
VASA can signpost VASA (member) organisations, agencies and groups to discounted training in SAGE accounting and Payroll through our partner agency, Real Work Skills.
For further information about this training please e-mail: donna@realworkskills.org.uk
VASA now have three trained mediators who can provide a bespoke service to Third Sector organisations. Mediation could help with regard to, for example, a dispute between volunteers, board members etc.
A free no obligation consultation is available by appointment. Thereafter rates start from £20.00 per hour.
For more information please email – marie@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
The Harbour Room
VASA has now has a fully equipped training/meeting room (maximum 12) available for hire on an hourly, half day and full day basis. Equipment includinga plasma screen, OHP, flip chart, loop system, dry marker board, water, tea, coffee and mints are all included in the hire rate.
The Quayside Room
This small room is ideal as a breakout room or for interviews, counselling sessions etc.
The room has its own CD player, wi-fi, flip chart and comfortable seating area (maximum 6). Tea, coffee, water and mints included in the hire rate.
Stationery packs,including writing pads and pens can be provided, if required, at an additional cost.
Refreshments ranging from biscuits and scones to buffet lunches can also be provided to meet the needs of our clients.
Hire rates include:
Harbour Room
Non Member Rate
VASA Member Rate
Hourly Rate
£10.00
£7.00
Half Day
£25.00
£20.00
Full day
£45.00
£38.00
Quayside Room
Non Member Rate
VASA Member Rate
Hourly Rate
£8.00
£5.00
Half Day
£15.00
£10.00
Full day
£25.00
£18.00
Freshly baked scones £1.00 per head
Biscuits 40p per head
Soup and sandwiches £4.00 per head
Finger buffet selection from £6.00 per head
Stationery packs 75p per person.
For booking please contact kenny@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
VASA members can promote and pass on information to other Third Sector organisations by utilising our database. In addition, we can offer a mailing service for our members to organisations on our database (fee payable depending on the size of the letter, quantity and materials and postage used).
For more information please contact marie@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk
VASA has the following pieces of equipment that can be rented out on a daily(£10.00)/weekly (£25.00) basis. This includes the following:
For more information or to make a booking please contact kenny@voluntaryactionsouthayrshire.org.uk