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Part of the Templeton Swiss group, based in the landmark 30 St Mary Axe in London, Templeton Brook offer prompt, efficient and reliant PAYE umbrella service. With decades of industry experience, we are composed entirely of seasoned payroll specialists who love their work. We know what it takes to work under pressure and how to offer a solution driven approach, and that's exactly what we do. Our mission is to provide each and every client with skilled and compliant payroll service in a timely and efficient manner. Each of our team members is dedicated to focusing on providing outstanding service, so that our workers can focus on their personal success. Our mission is based on the values we hold true: integrity, efficiency and excellence.

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.

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.

Orca Pay Group is more than your typical UK umbrella company, our partnerships are built on compliance, honesty, transparency and a wealth of industry expertise. By combining cutting-edge, HMRC-approved technology with an attentive approach and modest umbrella company fees, we ensure we are the best umbrella company for contractors seeking straightforward, risk-free, and cost-effective engagements.

We pride ourselves on being a UK umbrella company that truly values its employees, for whom our rigorous processes guarantee fair tax treatment and full provision of rights, paving the way for continued, fruitful engagements.

We are immensely proud to be the first UK umbrella company to offer all of our umbrella employees full and transparent payslip audits on a payroll-by-payroll basis, ensuring that our umbrella employees can see that they have been paid correctly and compliantly every time they are paid.

This approach protects and ensures all holiday payments, pension payments and all deductions are calculated and paid to the penny. There is no better guarantee for a contractor, and why we are proud to live by our business motto, "Trust through transparency".

Navigate People was created and is managed by a team of conscientious and dependable people who have seen a real gap in this market for genuinely excellent proactive support in delivering umbrella, PEO and CIS sub-contracting focussed on providing first class service and real added value for both workers and recruitment businesses. As workers and agencies increasingly want to know where to find the best value added benefits packages, including, for example, Personal Accident cover and fuel discounts for workers, we are constantly looking to improve our offerings for the benefit of all who work with Navigate People.

A team of experienced industry professionals who are passionate about our core values, the temporary recruitment industry and of course, the flexible workforce market in the UK. Collectively, we bring together over 90 year’s industry experience from across the recruitment, contractor payroll and contractor accountancy sectors. We’ve worked with some of the largest and most established players in both the UK and international payroll markets. We bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding – but most importantly, we bring a fresh approach to our duty of care – because we care.

Since 2006, Liquid Friday has supported contractors and recruitment agencies with a clear commitment to doing business the right way. We provide PAYE umbrella and CIS payroll and a range of supporting workforce solutions, underpinned by award-winning customer service, innovation and strong financial stability. Stride, our industry-leading platform centralises contractor management, making onboarding, compliance and payroll faster and easier than ever.

As long-standing FCSA accredited members, compliance is embedded throughout our processes and customer journey. We enable agencies to move faster, reduce risk and deliver a better experience for contractors and clients alike. Known for our transparent, straight-talking approach and contractor-first ethos, Liquid Friday is a trusted and principled partner within the contingent labour market.

Compliant and efficient umbrella company with extensive experience within the construction industry

Built for a new era of Umbrella payroll, where compliance, transparency and trust comes first.

Backed by the Marquee Group and SafeRec accredited, Arkon Pay delivers a fully compliant PAYE solution designed for today's contractor market.

Combining industry expertise with a technology led approach, we provide a reliable, straightforward service to both agencies and contractors. From onboarding through to ongoing support, out focus is on consistency, clarity and doing things properly.

Arkon Pay is more than just an umbrella provider, we are a trusted partner in an increasingly regulated market.

Bishopsgate Group is an established, trusted umbrella company with extensive experience serving contractors across various industries, including Construction, IT, Education, Engineering, and Finance. The company is known for its transparent and contractor-centric approach, providing peace of mind and financial security to thousands of professionals across the UK.

Bishopsgate Group provides contracting services, including Umbrella PAYE, Self-employment, Self-employment CIS, Ltd Company, Professional Employment (PEO), and Bureau services.

Bishopsgate Group distinguishes itself by: • Prioritising contractor well-being and financial security above all. • Delivering ethical, transparent, and fully compliant payroll solutions. • Maintaining a high level of client retention and satisfaction through superior service and trust. • Supporting recruitment agencies and contractors with a smooth, efficient process that ensures compliance and mitigates risk for all parties involved