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Clarity Umbrella Ltd is an award winning Umbrella Company with a reputation for open, honest and transparent working. So, if you are looking for a more personalised service for your assignment then look no further.

MainPay is a leading provider of services to agency workers across the UK. We pride ourselves on our outstanding service, our people and bespoke systems.

Simplify your payroll process with our fast, efficient and compliant payroll service At PayeHub, we are committed to providing top-notch payroll services that help contractors thrive. Our mission is to simplify payroll processing for our clients so they have one less thing to worry about. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our commitment to providing exceptional customer service. When you work with PayeHub, you can rest assured that your payroll is in good hands.

We are a Professional Passport accredited umbrella company. We strive to deliver seamless solutions and exceptional support to all our clients meeting all of their umbrella needs.

With over 20 years of experience, Parasol has grown from providing umbrella payroll services to offering comprehensive employment and payroll solutions. During this time, we’ve supported more than 250,000 professionals and partnered with over 3,000 recruitment agencies and end clients.

We understand the critical priorities for your candidates, clients, and agency: exceptional support, on-time payments, and full compliance with HMRC regulations. These are at the heart of everything we do and are reflected in the loyalty of professionals who choose us year after year, as well as our long-standing partnerships with some of the most recognised names in recruitment. As a founding member of the FCSA and a company created by a contractor for contractors, Parasol makes getting paid simple for the agile workforce. Since our launch in 2000, our goal has been to empower contractors to maximise their careers by offering complete peace of mind through accurate, compliant, and reliable payroll services.

Speedy Onboarding

Getting started is simple. Agencies provide basic details and terms; contractors complete a quick Right to Work check via Trust ID (just three minutes). We handle all paperwork and contracts for a smooth process.

Compliance-First

As an FCSA founding member, we set the gold standard in UK tax, employment, and regulatory compliance—giving agencies and contractors complete peace of mind.

Security & Stability

We safeguard your data with Cyber Essentials Plus certification and maintain strong financial stability to ensure uninterrupted payroll services.

Trusted Guidance

Our expert teams offer tailored support, onboarding assistance, and training workshops—the largest agency and employee support network in the sector.

Our focus at Atom is ensuring we provide simple and cost-effective services to those who wish to contract or freelance in the UK and internationally.

To that end, we offer Atom Freelance and Atom International, the banners under which we offer our Umbrella Company, Construction Industry Scheme, and international payroll services.

We use up-to-date technology and have a team of highly experienced staff who ensure our clients are free to enjoy the flexibility of the contracting and freelancing lifestyle.

Please email info@atomhub.co.uk to speak to the team about our services.

We are an established payroll intermediary operating low-risk and compliant options for workers engaged through recruitment agencies.

Our story has been created over 15 years by being fluid and adapting to various legislation and labour market changes, gaining accreditations and business awards, coping with economic shifts, navigating a pandemic and the new normal. Always evolving. We think we have some good things to talk about, some standard that you will have heard of and a few innovations that you might not have. We’d love to hear your story and to see if we can help you along the way.

Orbital USP’s:

• Compliance and longevity – We offer honesty, integrity and a commitment to compliance since 2008

• Get the Badge in! – We are both FCSA and Professional Passport accredited

• Don’t skim the details! – We are founder members of the WTT/SafeRec compliance certificate for pure payslip transparency through the supply chain

• Multi-channel Communications – Not just a phone or email…we have quicker ways to contact, quicker response times through WhatsApp, SMS, Live-chat, Messenger etc. Try it out: https://www.orbitalservices.co.uk/contact

• Smart Pension Employee Benefits/Rewards – auto-enrolled workers can enjoy high street savings and perks

• Digital Right to Work in the UK checks – fast and accurate checks through a certified IDSP

• Multi-lingual staff – Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Romanian

• Above the clouds – We have fully integrated cloud software for our internal CRM, payroll and worker-portal functions

Additional Benefits:

• PayslipBuddy - weekly payslip report to explain pay model compliance, deductions etc.

• Orbital Lottery - A chance to WIN monthly prizes in our draw

• Contractor Financial services - for financial and mortgage advice

• 24/7 GP & Physio – access to healthcare advice

• FREE Personal Accident cover

• Orbital Rewards – Hight street savings/discounts etc. for all workers

Why Core?

We put you first! We have a team of experts here to ensure you have all the support you may want or need through every process. We work hard to ensure our reputation is second to none and you can rest assured that compliance, efficiency, and professionalism are key values we uphold here at Core. We are an accredited member of Professional Passport and a tier one founding member of trade association body Prism.

Lauren Baker also sits on the executive board of Prism as their Payroll Intermediary Representative, meaning we are always ahead of the curve when it comes to legislation changes. We work with thousands of contractors in both the Public and Private Sectors and are specialists in IR35, allowing you to safely navigate this legislation and get on with what you do best, your contracting work. We would welcome a call; Matt and the team would be delighted to hear from you on 0800 211 8121. You’ll receive:

• Dedicated Relationship manager

• Set up (paperless) in as little as 24 hours with no exit fee

• Online portal for payslips and document viewing

• IR35 assessments

• Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly payroll services

• Insurance cover, Professional Indemnity up to £5 million, Employers Liability up to £10 million, Public Liability up to £10 million

• Workplace pension via NOW or Salary Sacrifice

• Full statutory employment rights

Brookson One are specialist contractor accountants who have been helping contractors across the UK since 1995. Providing an all-inclusive, market-leading service, Brookson One will ensure you’re maximising your earnings whilst working compliantly in the ever-changing contractor landscape.

Whether choosing to run a Limited Company or work via an umbrella employment solution, Brookson One provides customers with an extensive range of services, backed by real experience, and all at the very best inclusive price.

Created by contractors for contractors, our specialist knowledge and experience means we pride ourselves in leading next-generation accountancy services combined with first class customer service.

Brookson One Limited Company Service:

• Set up in as little as 24 hours with no minimum tie in period or exit fees
• Unlimited IR35 reviews by in-house employment law solicitors
• 24/7 access to your business via smart online portal, Connect
• All bookkeeping, tax, VAT and year-end returns completed for you
• Access to financial and legal support within the Brookson Group
• Dedicated account manager
• Weekly payroll
• Exclusive offers
• Free mortgage/financial advice

If you’re new to contracting and would like advice on how to get started or if you’ve been contracting for as long as you can remember and feel you’d benefit from that extra support, get in touch with Brookson One who will provide you with a complete take-home pay illustration and working options consultation.

Meades Umbrella is administered by the long established Meades Group and is owned and managed by qualified accountants. Compliance and transparency have always been at the heart of our operation and the same applies to Meades Umbrella.