Academies - Useful Information

Useful Links

Academies Financial Return: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academies-financial-returns
Academies VAT Guidance: Click here to download a guide for academies on VAT and how to treat common transactions
Academies Financial Handbook: www.gov.uk/government/publications/academies-financial-handbook
New Academies Welcome Pack: www.gov.uk/guidance/information-for-new-academies
Department for Education: www.education.gov.uk
Charity Commission: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
EFA Information Exchange: www.gov.uk/government/publications/efa-information-exchange
Funding Reform For Academies: www.education.gov.uk/aboutdfe/executiveagencies/efa/b00213953/academies-funding-2013-14
Academy Funding: Payments and Compliance: www.gov.uk/government/collections/academies-funding-payments-and-compliance/
Convert to Academy – Guide for Schools: www.gov.uk/guidance/convert-to-an-academy-information-for-schools
Education & Skills Funding Agency: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/education-and-skills-funding-agency
Annual Academies Accounts Direction: www.gov.uk/government/publications/academies-accounts-direction

If you would like to discuss any matter relating to finance for your Academy, please call on 01245 2761818 or email Stewart Martin, Sandra Morrell or Tom York

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