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Bright Sky Contracting was established in 2015 to offer services to our Recruitment partners and their flexible workforce. Our ethos is simple, to provide great value to our contractors, ensuring that they are paid correctly on time every time.

The whole team at Bright Sky are committed to doing this by offering professional, consultative, tailored advice. Supporting a range of workers in a range of sectors such as construction, engineering, IT, logistics and healthcare. We are experienced in managing the end to end process from onboarding to providing on-going support whenever required.

With a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, and the resources to maintain pace with legislative change which impacts contractors, agencies and end users we are here to let individuals and entities focus on their core business activities. We understand what it is to support, protect and advise. This allows agencies, end-users and contractors alike to rest assured they remain completely compliant in line with HMRC guidelines.

Highly experienced FCSA accredited Umbrella payroll provider offering excellent worker journey and robust adherence to HR and employment compliance and legislation.

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.

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

At Umbrella.co.uk, we make contracting simple, secure, and stress-free. As one of the UK’s leading and most compliant umbrella companies, we’ve supported tens of thousands of contractors for over 16 years - helping them get paid on time, stay fully compliant, and enjoy all the benefits of employment without the admin.

Our fully FCSA-accredited umbrella payroll service is built on trust, transparency, and integrity. From fast, hassle-free onboarding to accurate and timely payments, contractors consistently praise us for being “efficient, professional, and friendly,” with reviews on Trustpilot and Google reflecting our Excellent five-star rating. We don’t just meet compliance standards - we set them - working closely with SafeRec and other independent auditors to give agencies and contractors total peace of mind.

Every process at Umbrella.co.uk is underpinned by robust data protection and information security measures. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified - the international standards for quality management and information security - demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining service excellence. In addition, our Cyber Essentials certification ensures our systems are protected against modern cyber threats, giving contractors and clients confidence that their personal information is always safe.

But we don’t stop at umbrella payroll. We also offer CIS payroll services for construction workers and have a Limited Company accountancy service, giving contractors the flexibility to choose the payment structure that best suits their working arrangements and goals.

For contractors looking to make the most of their income and plan for the future, we offer a salary sacrifice pension option. This allows you to contribute directly to your personal pension while benefiting from reduced tax and National Insurance contributions. We also pass on the full employment cost saving, making it an efficient and tax-smart way to build long-term financial security.

All employees also have the option to benefit from our Umbrella Rewards Pro platform - packed with valuable benefits including a BHSF healthcare plan for everyday health and wellbeing support, and a discounted fuel card, helping contractors save money on life’s essentials.

Whether it’s a contractor registering online, an agency managing multiple placements, or a client needing a trusted payroll partner, we handle everything with care, clarity, and compliance.

If you’re looking for a reliable umbrella payroll provider that puts people first, prioritises compliance, and delivers exceptional service every time - Umbrella.co.uk is the clear choice.

SG Umbrella is run by experienced contractor accountants, designed for contractors and backed by the UKs leading contractor compliance body, the FCSA. Rest assured that you’re getting the best advice and the best service:

SUPER FAST PAYMENTS Once your client or agency has paid us we turn the payments around without delay – so you get your money as quickly as possible

TRULY ALL INCLUSIVE PRICING There are no hidden costs…everything you need is included in your monthly or weekly fee

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Our team are the very best in the industry with years of contractor accountancy and taxation experience. Their qualifications include ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, ATT and CTA and your fee entitles you to unlimited advice and support, including with IR35 and tax planning

GROW AND FLEX WITH US Set up a Limited company with SG Accounting and switch between the two if needed due to IR35. Just ask which set-up would be best for you.

REAL PEOPLE EVERY TIME You speak directly to a real person when you call or email us. No call centre or “press button 1 for this and button 2 for that” service

NO MINIMUM CONTRACT We are so sure you’ll love our service we don’t have a minimum commitment. Fees are deducted from your pay so there are no up-front costs

COMPLIANCE AS STANDARD We’re FCSA Accredited, assuring the highest standards of compliance. As contractor experts, we can advise you on IR35 and Tax matters too

WELL KNOWN AND ESTABLISHED We have been established for more than 20 years dealing specifically with contractors, consultants and freelancers.

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.

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

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.

We Contract are one of the top compliance orientated employment intermediaries and professional service providers to the recruitment industry. We employ 1000’s of short term contracting workers, in all industry sectors, all over the UK and abroad.

We were established in the UK in 2013, operate from offices in central Chester and have held full FCSA accreditation since 2017, being one of the earliest adopters of the industry gold standard.