Alastair Lyon
Partner, Social Purpose and Non Profits
Thames Valley
I am an Audit Partner with over 25 years’ experience within the firm's Social Purpose and Non Profits team. My clients are exclusively those in the charity sector, schools, membership bodies or companies owned by Not for Profit entities. I lead the Crowe UK Thames Valley Not for Profit team.
During the earlier part of my career, I dealt with a broad portfolio of clients covering both the commercial and charity sectors, giving me the commercial experience equally important within the Not for Profit sector. I have extensive experience with the audit and accounting issues faced by charities. I also hold an ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting.
What I Do
- Implementation of SORP accounting
- Day-to-day accounting
- Performance measurement
- Management and KPIs
- Frameworks for Governance and Risk Management
- Organisational structures
- VAT strategies
- Corporation Tax strategies
My Clients
- Academies
- Independent schools
- Oxford colleges
- Charitable institutions
- Membership bodies
- Subsidiaries of Not for Profit bodies