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Why should you choose Carrington? Because Carrington cares.

We are not sales driven; we are people driven. In our 20 years of Umbrella service our contractor base has grown largely through personal recommendation as well as a bedrock of contractors who just keep returning for our quality service, and we are therefore without a sales team or a sales pitch. We are committed to transparent, prompt and communicative service. There are no hidden charges; there is support with the complexities of the thorny issues such as holiday pay and expenses. Our company values, objectives and philosophy are a direct reflection of the kind of service culture we want to inspire where everyone involved is driven to create a world-class next-generation workforce. Our service has been shaped to our valuable flexible workforce and we aim to provide unrivalled customer care throughout their employment with us. Simply put we strive to be the best and offer the greatest value to our contractors.

QPS Group are one of the only umbrella companies to offer full salary contracts, giving contractors stronger financial security and peace of mind. Unlike the usual minimum wage plus commission model, your full pay is guaranteed - meaning maternity, paternity and sick pay are based on your real earnings, not minimum wage. This also boosts your chances with mortgages, loans and insurance policies that rely on proof of stable income. Alongside this, QPS provide full FCSA and SafeRec compliance, plus access to perks and rewards - making sure you’re protected, supported and set up for the future.

Clipper Contracting Group was established with one thing in mind: to provide the highest levels of service for the provision of payment solutions to temporary workers. Our aim is to make the umbrella payroll experience ‘queryless’ for all of those involved.

Supporting workers in a range of sectors such as construction, healthcare education, engineering and logistics, Clipper Contracting Group provides a range of employed and self-employed solutions to support the UK’s contingent workforce.

We work with the best advisors, employ the best people and provide the best experience to ensure to both our workers and recruitment partners that we remain totally compliant and competitive in these ever-changing times.

Benefits of Clipper Contracting Group:

Simple, one-click, online registration – our bespoke registration CRM allows workers to complete registration online in a matter of minutes

Dedicated worker aftercare – from weekly phone calls to email contact, we stay in touch with our workers to ensure their experience is as expected.

Auto-updates to recruiters – track the status of your worker’s registration process with daily automatic updates by email

Advance payments – we can assist with advances on late timesheets all the way up to 4pm on a Friday

Personal accident insurance – as standard for all workers

Clipper Plus - access to discounted shopping deals and 24/7 online GP services

Exclusive deals with a range of partners – From discounts on gym memberships to tax returns, we have arranged a number of deals

Disaster Recovery – we have invested heavily in our systems to ensure we can continue to operate in any situation and guarantee payments to workers

Recruitment experience – founded by former recruitment professionals, we solely operate in and fully understand the recruitment industry and our service reflects this understanding.

Proud winners of Contractor Accountant of the Year 2024 & 2025, ICS is the only umbrella provider accredited across all four FCSA payroll standards. Trusted by thousands of contractors and rated 5 stars on Trustpilot, we combine market-leading compliance with exceptional service.

Join ICS and benefit from no margin retained in your first two weeks, same-day onboarding, daily payroll, pension and SIPP support, contractor mortgage advice, a 24/7 Wellbeing Hub, and exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and family days out – saving you over £500 per year.

Plus, through ICS Umbrella Plus, contractors can access a BUPA Cash Plan, £100 emergency advance facility and enhanced financial wellbeing support.

✔ FCSA Accredited & SafeRec Certified ✔ Umbrella, CIS & Limited Company Solutions ✔ £50 Amazon Voucher for Successful Referrals ✔ 100% Reimbursement of Approved Expenses

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Generate is a customer-focused contractor management company, delivering compliant and streamlined contractor payroll solutions to recruitment agencies and contractors across the UK and internationally.

We are proud to be an FCSA member, REC business partner and iWORK partner and have been recognised by the London Stock Exchange's ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ for three consecutive years.

Our commitment and dedication to customer care and compliance is why recruitment agencies trust us with their contractors and contractors trust us with their pay.

As part of the Generate family, you will be supported every step of the way and can rest assured you are receiving the best possible service at all times.

We offer our contractors:

• A personalised service from our friendly team who care about your individual circumstances
• An efficient, informative and transparent registration process
• Hassle-free solutions to allow you to concentrate on your work
• Easy to use payroll and perks portal, with thousands of high street and online discounts and CPD training courses
• Comprehensive public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• 100% compliant pay, accurate and on time, every time

Exchequer Contracts is a SafeRec and Professional Passport accredited Umbrella company, owned and run by ex-recruiters. We're committed to compliance and we understand the importance of paying people correctly, on time, every time. We offer, CIS, Umbrella and PEO engagement methods for our contractors with daily payment runs, online registration 24/7 and a contractor portal making life easy for all involved. Payroll made easy.

Our industry knowledge and expertise is what sets us apart from our competitors. Coupled with our great customer service and friendly staff, you’ll find us very easy to work with for all of your payroll and compliance needs.

People Group Services (“People Group”) are a family owned business with a long history in the payroll and intermediary market. Headed by CEO Terry Hillier, himself a winner of many business awards over the past 10 years.

People Group trade under three key pillars; People Pay includes a range of fully compliant payroll options, ensuring workers are paid on time, every time and in the right way. People Engage is our workforce management software and contractor app, designed to make work easy for everyone. And People Compliance, our compliance software that increases business efficiencies and significantly reduces time to hire.

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TJW Contract Solutions offer both Umbrella and CIS payroll services to contractors and agencies alike. We take pride in offering a personal level of service thar guides you through the entire process, from start to finish. Our friendly, professional team is always available to ensure that you are paid accurately and on time, every time. We're here to make payroll simple, compliant and stress free.

So call us today, we would love to assist you.

Source Pay is a leading payroll provider, offering umbrella, PAYE and CIS solutions. We act as an intermediary between a contractor (worker) and the end client or recruitment agency. We employ the contractor and handle all administrative, tax, and payroll responsibilities on their behalf.