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Ipswich Star: MKS impact report for Suffolk Libraries kickstarts mental health campaign
06.12.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsMKS’s ground-breaking impact report revealed that Suffolk Libraries reduces pressure on the NHS to a tune of nearly £300,000 a year. The libraries are now launching an entire mental health campaign to promote the far-reaching medical benefits of using local libraries and their activities programme. Print only.
READ MOREEconomia: Tim Stovold’s article on how to avoid tax on festivities
05.12.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsThe rules are clear and simple. If followed, no tax is levied. Staff Christmas parties, directors-only celebrations, gifts for staff, gifts for clients, client entertainment…each one has a clear numerical limit. No one wants the harsh penalties, particularly during the season of merriment. Full article here.
READ MOREDesign Week: Profits at nine-year low for design agencies
04.12.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsMKS’s Annual Survey reveals that the top 30 branding and design agencies are weathering lowest gross income in nine years. Esther Carder commented that no agency managed to reach MKS’s recommended operating profit of £15,000 per head and that the imminent off-payroll working rules won’t help. Full story here.
READ MORECharity Finance Audit Survey ranks Moore Kingston Smith top for charity expertise!
03.12.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsMoore Kingston Smith is delighted to have been ranked number one for charity expertise in Charity Finance’s 2019/20 Audit Survey and to have maintained our position as number one for overall service amongst the top 10 charity specialist firms, excluding any association networks. Neil Finlayson, Head of Not for Profit at Moore Kingston Smith said:…
READ MORECampaign: MKS ranks top 10 independent marketing services agencies
29.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsThe survey analyses the performance of over 250 marketing services companies and provides the most comprehensive summary of financial performance statistics, including profit ratios, productivity ratios and staff costs and numbers. Full story here.
READ MOREPR Week: Esther Carder on the highlights of Annual Survey
29.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsEsther Carder reveals the results of MKS’s Annual Survey. She discusses the top 40 PR agencies by overall profit, operating profit margins and fees per head. Full stories here and here. Subscription needed.
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith’s annual Charity Quiz Night raises £2,500 for Mind and Rockinghorse
29.11.19 / Insight posted in ArticlesThe Moore Kingston Smith Charity Quiz which took place on the 14 November at the Arora Hotel in Gatwick, raised £1,250 each for Mind and Rockinghorse. Representatives from each charity took part in the 21st annual quiz, along with 19 other teams of banks, solicitors and surveyors from Surrey and Sussex. After a rather competitive…
READ MOREEprivateclient: Guy Sterling’s article on entrepreneurs’ relief
28.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsUnder debate is whether it’s fair that business owners have reduced capital gains tax liability on significant amounts of income. The OTS is proposing a more equal scheme where SMEs are taxed differently but still encouraged to flourish. Full story here. Subscription needed.
READ MORESurrey Chamber: MKS quiz night raises £2,500 for charities Mind and Rockinghorse
28.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsMKS is delighted to have raised £1,250 each for mental health charity Mind and charity for sick children Rockinghorse. Full story here.
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith NFP team bolstered by cost recovery and social impact specialist
28.11.19 / Insight posted in MKS NewsMoore Kingston Smith, top 20 accountancy and business advisory firm, is delighted to announce that Mark Salway is joining their Fundraising & Management unit as Managing Director. Mark brings vast experience not only in charities but also accountancy, industry and social enterprise. An expert in cost structures and finance strategy, he will significantly enhance the…
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