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Jeff Macauley

@jeff_mcpherson

Jeff Macauley UK Charity Consultant

United Kingdom
English, Spanish, German, French
About me
I help charity founders, trustees and organisations register, govern and maintain UK charities with confidence. From Charity Commission applications and CIO constitutions to trustee policies, rejected application responses, annual returns and compliance documents, I provide tailored support—not generic templates. My focus is clear wording, accurate preparation and spotting issues before they cause delays. You receive organised documents, responsive communication and guidance matched to your charity’s structure and activities. Message me to discuss the right support for your organisation.... Read more

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Compliance & Ongoing Requirements
I will prepare UK charity annual return, trustee report and compliance documents
Document Preparation
I will fix rejected UK charity application and answer charity commission queries

Work experience

Freelancing_Career

UK Charity Registration & Compliance Consultant

Freelancing Career • Freelance

May 2019 - Present7 yrs 3 mos

Provided professional support to charity founders, trustees and nonprofit organisations across England and Wales, helping them navigate UK charity registration, governance and ongoing compliance requirements. Assisted with Charity Commission applications, CIO structure selection, governing documents, charitable-object drafting, public-benefit wording, trustee information and supporting-document reviews. Identified common weaknesses that could lead to application questions, delays or rejection and prepared clear, practical corrections. Supported new and existing charities with trustee policies, governance procedures, annual-return preparation, trustee annual reports and responses to Charity Commission queries. Also advised on exempt and excepted charity considerations where relevant. Additional experience includes UK company formation, Companies House filings, VAT registration and deregistration, and general business-compliance support. Every project is approached with careful document review, tailored guidance, accurate preparation and clear communication—helping clients understand their responsibilities and move forward with confidence.