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Ovio is the workforce partner that gets it. We support recruitment agencies, contractors and UK businesses with fully compliant payroll, workforce engagement solutions and funding, all delivered with a human touch.

Ovio was created to challenge the ordinary, to put people first, cut through complexity, and bring trust back to workforce solutions. We’re not just here to process payroll (thats the easy bit). We’re here to build something better: a company driven by values, fuelled by excellence, and united by a single rhythm.

Our platform, myOvio, is your visibility engine. We monitor contractor status, onboarding compliance, client approvals, payroll checks and supply chain health in real time. It’s everything you need to keep your staffing compliant, audit-ready, and confidence-fuelled.

Since 1992, Giant have provided specialist, end to end workforce management software and support services for workers and organisations of all sizes. Globally.

At Giant Umbrella, we have designed everything to be simple, paperless and hassle-free. We ensure that workers receive the right level of support when on assignment, we take care of all PAYE tax deductions, as well as provide a mobile 1st portal for easy access at any time.

Here’s why workers and agencies choose Giant Umbrella;

• 35 years of specialist experience
• various pension choices including the tax-efficient option to contribute to a private pension
• set up within 1 hour
• onboard online or over the phone with a member of our welcome team
• ability to process advances within 2 hours
• monthly webinars on pensions, how to use our portals, understanding payslips and much more
• all queries handled by dedicated a support team via phone, live chat & on portals

At Giant however, we do much more. Our software includes everything from applicant tracking software and vendor management to invoicing, international payroll & payments. When it comes to contractors getting paid, we are proud to offer a number of compliant solutions including PEO and CIS for any contractor in the Construction Industry Scheme.

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.

We believe contractors should be supported and rewarded throughout their careers.

Businesses across the UK rely on skilled contractors every day – bringing specialist expertise, experience and fresh thinking into their teams, often exactly when they need it most.

We have enormous respect for the professionals who choose to work this way and believe they deserve an umbrella company that recognises the contribution they make.

That's why we've been supporting contractors across the UK since 2003. More than two decades and 130,000 contractors later, our principles remain the same: to make umbrella employment straightforward, transparent and supportive, so you can concentrate on doing what you do best.

When operating through your own limited company isn't an option, choosing the right umbrella company matters. As a Key Portfolio employee, you benefit from the protections and rights that come with employment, together with the support of an experienced team that understands the contractor market.

We're FCSA Accredited and SafeRec Certified, providing additional independent reassurance over the standards behind our service and the way your pay is processed.

But for us, being a good umbrella company is about more than processing payroll. It's about valuing you as an employee, being there when you need us and making sure you always have someone to turn to when you have a question about your pay or employment.

After all, we've been looking after contractors since 2003 – and we're very proud that more than 130,000 of them have trusted us to do just that.

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.

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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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.

NumberMill knows more than most how important payroll and related compliance is to the sector. More than ever and with the introduction of the Criminal Finance Act September 2017, it is even more important for agencies to have the reassurance that their partners meet high standards of compliance and eliminate risk in the supply chain. NumberMill truly has the qualifications, skills, and expertise to keep both contractors and agencies compliant whilst being agile, offering the best commercial, honest & transparent advice, in a constantly changing legislative environment.

CF Contractor

Trusted Payroll. Robust Compliance. Contractor Focused.

CF Contractor is a specialist UK provider of Umbrella PAYE and CIS payroll solutions, supporting contractors, recruitment agencies and businesses across the UK.

Our approach is built around three fundamental principles: compliance, transparency and reliability. We recognise that recruitment businesses need more than a payroll provider; they need a trusted supply-chain partner capable of protecting their reputation, supporting their contractors and consistently delivering to the highest professional standards.

Whether working with an independent recruitment consultancy, a national agency or a complex MSP supply chain, CF Contractor provides a responsive and straightforward service tailored to the requirements of each client.

Our objective is simple: make contractor payroll secure, compliant and dependable.

We combine robust processes with a highly personal service, ensuring contractors are paid accurately and on time while providing our recruitment partners with the confidence that their workforce is being managed responsibly.

Compliance at the Core

Compliance is fundamental to everything we do.

The contractor payroll landscape continues to evolve, placing increasing responsibility on recruitment agencies and end clients to understand and manage risk throughout their labour supply chains.

CF Contractor is committed to operating to the highest standards of UK tax, employment and payroll compliance.

Our systems, procedures and controls are designed to provide transparency throughout the payroll process, giving recruitment partners greater confidence in the integrity of their contractor supply chain.

We believe compliance should be visible, demonstrable and verifiable — not simply promised.

By combining rigorous operational controls with clear communication and transparent processes, CF Contractor helps agencies minimise payroll risk while maintaining a professional and dependable experience for their contractors.

Why CF Contractor?

Experienced Industry Leadership Our team brings extensive experience across contractor payroll, recruitment and workforce management, providing clients with practical expertise and a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by modern recruitment businesses.

Responsive Support Recruitment does not always operate within conventional office hours. Our service model is therefore designed around accessibility and responsiveness, ensuring agencies and contractors can obtain support when they need it.

Umbrella PAYE & CIS Solutions We provide specialist Umbrella PAYE and CIS payroll services designed around the requirements of temporary, contract and contingent workforces.

Accurate & Dependable Payroll Getting people paid correctly and on time is fundamental. Our payroll processes are designed around accuracy, consistency and reliability, helping agencies maintain strong relationships with their contractors.

Compliance-Led Approach We place compliance at the centre of our business. Robust procedures and transparent processes help protect contractors, recruitment agencies and end clients throughout the supply chain.

Partnership Mentality We don’t believe in being a faceless payroll provider. CF Contractor works alongside its recruitment partners, understanding their businesses and providing a service that complements their own contractor proposition.

Protecting Your Contractors. Protecting Your Business.

The relationship between an agency and its contractors is valuable.

CF Contractor understands that every interaction we have with a contractor reflects upon the recruitment agency that introduced them to us. We therefore place considerable emphasis on service quality, communication and professionalism.

From onboarding through to payroll and ongoing support, our aim is to make the process straightforward for contractors while giving agencies confidence that their workers are being looked after properly.

For our recruitment partners, that means a payroll provider focused not only on processing payments, but on protecting relationships, strengthening compliance and supporting the long-term reputation of their business.

CF Contractor

Compliance you can demonstrate. Service you can depend on.