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Ricson Services was set up in 2004 to provide a professional and personal umbrella service to contractors in the UK temporary market. Run by Director/Shareholders who bring together experience of Customer Services, Payroll, HR, Health & Safety and Finance to provide clients with products and services that meet their needs.

We provide umbrella employment services through our UK compliant companies Hapstone Ltd, Rowcastle Ltd and Zarlon Ltd.

The Ricson Services Umbrella Company offers:

All companies are registered in England and are fully compliant with UK tax laws Straightforward online registration process No joining or leaving fees and contractors only pay for weeks they work Same day payments as standard Professional Indemnity and Employers Liability insurance cover Sick, maternity & paternity pay (subject to qualifying conditions) Advance payments available Why not give us a try to find out?

Churchill Knight Umbrella was established in 2016 to provide a reliable PAYE payroll service for contractors affected by IR35 changes. Since we launched, Churchill Knight Umbrella has quickly become the umbrella company of choice for thousands of temporary workers throughout the UK.

Registering with us is easy and can be completed in under 10 minutes. And, once the registration process is complete, our dedicated customer support department is on hand to provide answers to any questions you may have. We understand how important communication is and for you to feel confident with our service.

There is more to Churchill Knight Umbrella than just payroll. You can benefit from the following at no additional cost:

• Easy Registration and registration process (it can be completed in just 10 minutes)
• £25 million insurance package
• Same Day Faster Payments
• Employee Benefits, including Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay
• No tie in period, and no joining or leaving fees
• Access to Churchill Knight Rewards* – our exclusive employee reward scheme.
• Fully compliant payroll (PAYE) – we’re proudly accredited by the FCSA.

*Available for clients who opt for the Churchill Knight Umbrella premium service only.

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.

You can understand more about our expertise by staying up to date with our regular insight articles which you’ll find on our website below.

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 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.

Established in 2005, DNS Group has grown to become a reputed brand, servicing over 5,000 clients across the UK. Our expertise, passion for technology and commitment to contractors is what drives us and is the reason behind our growth. We provide a full range of accountancy services and employment Umbrella for contractors and freelancers, acting as a one stop solution for recruitment agencies and contractors.

Few of the many reasons for working with us:

Multi-award-winning accountancy practice: Winner of the British Accountancy Awards 2018, 2017 and 2013, demonstrating our excellence in the level of service we provide to our clients. We have been consistently nominated since 2012 by the prestigious British Accountancy Awards and for the last three consecutive years by the Accountancy Excellence Awards.

Compliance: Over the last fourteen years, DNS has provided 12,000+ contractors and freelancers the professional backup to manage their businesses effectively and efficiently. In our experience, to ensure compliance, an educative approach is best. We empower our clients by issuing personalised emails, articles/blogs on the rules regarding IR35 and changes in the legislation, obligations as business owners and the importance of meeting statutory deadlines. We have found that this approach compliments our expertise.

In-house Experts: Our team comprises of tax specialists, bookkeepers, payroll support staff, qualified accountants, and contract experts. They are passionate and willing to go the extra mile to help ensure our umbrella and accountancy services run smoothly for our clients.

Personalised Service: We provide you a dedicated account manager, so you always speak to the person dealing with your work rather than some front-end support team.

If you are a contractor looking for an accountancy or umbrella service, or starting out on your contracting journey, give us a call and let one of our experts assist you with the option that may best suit your circumstances.

The Contractor Co-op is proud to be the only umbrella company in the UK market that is a worker Co-operative and a member of Co-operatives UK. Unlike traditional payroll umbrellas which are in business to make a profit for their shareholders at the expense of their employees the Contractor Co-op exists first and foremost for the benefit of its employees.

Born out of a perceived need for a safe and secure environment for contractors to go about their day to day activities, we want to put you back in control.

We are fully committed to the co-operative values and principles to ensure that everything we do benefits our members, our customers and the wider business community which we serve. But more than that, we aim to provide an umbrella which is 100% compliant and which provides exceptional service to contractors and recruiters alike. We are proud of our knowledge and understanding of the contracting market and are driven by a desire to provide an honest, efficient and trustworthy service.

In a competitive market we stand out from the crowd, employing professional and highly skilled individuals who will provide a bespoke and personal service to contractors.

Call us today for a clear and informative consultation – why join an umbrella when you can own one?

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

Kontractor Connect - details to follow ……

Specialised, compliant and experienced – all words are identical with Reliasys Umbrella. We provide a fast, reliable and hassle-free umbrella solution for the hardworking contractors. Remaining committed to searching out new ways of further improving standards within the industry and making the lives of our contractors REAL EASY, is what we thrive for.

Our Commitments

Compliance: We are deeply committed to the laws and regulations.

Same-day-pay: We are committed to a fast, reliable and efficient service to our clients.

Living Wage Commitment: We care for our employees and we’re fully committed to providing the living wage to our employees.

Contractors like to work with us because they get what they expect from a prudent Umbrella Company. Our service is different from the others for the simple reason “We CARE” for our employee contractors and focus on providing an outstanding customer service. With us you can ensure a better work/life balance as we deal with the administration headaches and pay you right every time!

Established in 2008, Orbital has gone on to become a recognised payroll provider within the temporary worker sector and gaining our full FCSA accreditation in 2019, is another step on our journey and development.

Our largest operating sectors remain construction and rail operatives, although we also operate in education, healthcare, driving and engineering. Over the years we have evolved with the constant changes in our industry and in line with the ever-moving target of HMRC compliance to offer a one-stop-shop of contractor’s payroll options including CIS/Non-CIS sole trader, Umbrella PAYE and PSC/Limited.

Why are we different to the rest? We take pride in our integrity and prioritise good, honest customer service with the same respect for everyone at every level. We have senior staff members who have a background in both blue and white collar recruitment, so we have been on the ‘agency’ side of the fence and we understand what it takes.

Other benefits include:

5* Industry credentials – besides FCSA we are also Professional Passport approved, PRISM members, APSCo affiliates and a TEAM service provider. Multilingual staff – we have members of staff who can communicate in various languages including Polish, Romanian, Portuguese and Spanish. Proactive Right to Work in the UK checks – we do perform the required checks thoroughly and know how to spot counterfeit documentation. Ask us for a second opinion or help with your process. GDPR Ready – updated policies and procedures were in place before May 25th, 2018. Independent provider – no links to other agencies, no conflict of interest. 24/7 online portal – to submit expense claims, view payslips and update details. Advance payments for late timesheets – up to Friday PM at no extra cost. Orbital Rewards – offers high street savings and discounts for PAYE employees. Orbital APP – designed to give workers an enhanced registration and payroll experience at their fingertips.