Martin Bailey - Partner

T +44 (0)20 7874 8877

I have particular expertise in the charity and the social business sector, working with organisations in 'The Third Sector' since joining the profession and developing vast knowledge and extensive experience in this time.

Charities are unique and have specialised reporting, compliance, and governance requirements. They require someone with specialist skills and knowledge to support them, allowing them to focus on their important work.

I work with organisations rather than for them, providing support and advice to issues as they arise - whether that be core accounts and audit compliance, VAT and taxation planning, governance issues, risk management, strategic reviews and advice, or designing accounting systems.

mbailey@goodmanjones.com

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Martin's Insights

Charities SORP 2026 - a summary of the key changes

Charities SORP 2026 - a summary of the key changes

Published on 12th November 2025Read time clock5 min read
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News
Transforming Charity Finance: People, Process, and Technology with Jamie Allen

Transforming Charity Finance: People, Process, and Technology with Jamie Allen

Published on 25th June 2025Read time clock5 min read
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
WEBINAR: Charities SORP 2026: Proposed Changes and How to Prepare

WEBINAR: Charities SORP 2026: Proposed Changes and How to Prepare

Published on 1st May 2025Read time clock5 min read
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News, Tax
Charities SORP 2026 consultation draft published: What’s changing?

Charities SORP 2026 consultation draft published: What’s changing?

Published on 7th April 2025
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News
FRS 102: Key changes for charities ahead of the new SORP

FRS 102: Key changes for charities ahead of the new SORP

Published on 17th December 2024
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News
What is the Better Business Act?

What is the Better Business Act?

Published on 16th August 2022
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News, Tax, UK Business & Entrepreneurs
New regulations for charities: The Charities Act 2022 is on its way and SORP not far behind...

New regulations for charities: The Charities Act 2022 is on its way and SORP not far behind...

Published on 11th August 2022
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News
Scenario Planning - A vital planning tool during times of uncertainty

Scenario Planning - A vital planning tool during times of uncertainty

Published on 20th July 2020
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Recommendations for charities dealing with the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19)

Recommendations for charities dealing with the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19)

Published on 18th March 2020
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, News
Social Investment Tax Relief

Social Investment Tax Relief

Published on 9th July 2019
Categories: Individuals & Families, Personal Tax, UK Business & Entrepreneurs
What is a B Corp?

What is a B Corp?

Published on 24th June 2019
Categories: UK Business & Entrepreneurs
Fund accounting for charities - the importance of monitoring restricted funds

Fund accounting for charities - the importance of monitoring restricted funds

Published on 7th June 2019
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
What is the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme?

What is the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme?

Published on 9th April 2019
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
3 tax changes for UK charities from April 2019

3 tax changes for UK charities from April 2019

Published on 26th March 2019
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
SORP Update – A few changes from January 2019

SORP Update – A few changes from January 2019

Published on 3rd January 2019
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
The New Charity Governance Code

The New Charity Governance Code

Published on 24th July 2017
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Grant or contract – accounting treatment

Grant or contract – accounting treatment

Published on 21st March 2017
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
That age old question – is it a grant or a contract?

That age old question – is it a grant or a contract?

Published on 16th March 2017
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity Trustees’ Responsibilities – Part 3 - Board of Trustees

Charity Trustees’ Responsibilities – Part 3 - Board of Trustees

Published on 16th March 2017
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity Trustees’ Responsibilities – A review of key areas following Kids Company – Part 2

Charity Trustees’ Responsibilities – A review of key areas following Kids Company – Part 2

Published on 5th May 2016
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity Trustees' responsibilities - A review of key areas following Kids Company - Part 1

Charity Trustees' responsibilities - A review of key areas following Kids Company - Part 1

Published on 18th April 2016
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity rates relief - is this under threat?

Charity rates relief - is this under threat?

Published on 6th October 2015
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, Tax
Theatre Tax Relief - A Guide

Theatre Tax Relief - A Guide

Published on 10th April 2015
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity audit limits - new thresholds imminent

Charity audit limits - new thresholds imminent

Published on 23rd February 2015
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Donations by a subsidiary company to its parent charity – beware a potential pitfall

Donations by a subsidiary company to its parent charity – beware a potential pitfall

Published on 2nd December 2014
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, Tax
Taxes and Reliefs Affecting Charities - Part 2

Taxes and Reliefs Affecting Charities - Part 2

Published on 24th July 2014
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, Tax
Guide to the new Charities SORP

Guide to the new Charities SORP

Published on 17th July 2014
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Taxes and Reliefs Affecting Charities - Part 1

Taxes and Reliefs Affecting Charities - Part 1

Published on 24th June 2014
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses, Tax
2 Better Than 1? Introduction Of A Separate FRSSE SORP For Charities

2 Better Than 1? Introduction Of A Separate FRSSE SORP For Charities

Published on 3rd April 2014
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity CEO Pay - Problem or Political Posturing?

Charity CEO Pay - Problem or Political Posturing?

Published on 12th August 2013
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
New Charities SORP

New Charities SORP

Published on 18th July 2013
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
FRS 102 - Impact on Charities and the New Charities SORP

FRS 102 - Impact on Charities and the New Charities SORP

Published on 8th June 2013
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity Funding Shortages - The Survey Says......No?

Charity Funding Shortages - The Survey Says......No?

Published on 3rd May 2013
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
CIOs - worth the wait?

CIOs - worth the wait?

Published on 12th December 2012
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
The Fine-l Countdown – Are Late Filing Penalties For Charities Imminent?

The Fine-l Countdown – Are Late Filing Penalties For Charities Imminent?

Published on 23rd October 2012
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses
Charity Funding – Join The In-Crowd

Charity Funding – Join The In-Crowd

Published on 30th August 2012
Categories: Charities & Social Businesses

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