Strategic finance advisors for growing UK charities
CAP is a team of ICAEW Chartered Accountants with Big Four training and multinational commercial finance experience. We lead the finance function alongside charity CEOs, Finance Directors and Trustees, from board reporting and forecasting to governance and international operations.
Why we exist
Carl trained at KPMG as a public sector auditor and risk consultant, working closely with national charities, before moving into multinational commercial finance leadership: multi-billion budgets, corporate boards and full finance transformation programmes. That mix of Big Four rigour and commercial discipline is unusual in the charity sector, and it changes what a growing charity can expect from its accountants.
Working with international charities and major funders, he saw the same pattern repeatedly: the organisations doing the most important work often had the least access to genuine financial leadership. Month-end took forever. Trustees did not trust the numbers. Forecasts existed on paper but did not guide decisions. Grant reporting consumed the team.
Carl founded CAP to close that gap. Our advisors lead the finance function for growing UK charities, including those running international programmes, with the seniority, governance discipline and forecasting horsepower normally reserved for far larger organisations.
Strong finance is not a back-office cost. It is the platform every ambitious charity builds its impact on.
What makes us different
- 1Strategic advisors, not scorekeepers. Board reporting, forecasting, reserves modelling and scenario analysis sit at the centre of the work, not at the edges.
- 2Commercial finance experience. Senior team members have led multi-million pound budgets inside multinational businesses. The commercial discipline growing charities keep saying is missing.
- 3International operations. Multi-currency accounting, overseas partner oversight, consolidated group reporting and cross-border funder compliance are part of the everyday work.
- 4Governance-grade rigour. ICAEW-regulated advisors, ex-KPMG training, audit-ready outputs and trustee packs designed to be acted on, not decoded.
Our values
These principles guide everything we do.
Clarity over jargon
Complex finance translated into language CEOs and Trustees can act on. Every board pack, forecast and conversation earns its place.
Ownership of outcomes
A named senior lead accountable for the numbers, the deadlines and the decisions those numbers support. No handoffs to juniors.
Calm execution
Structured rhythm, predictable close, board packs ready every month. Firefighting is replaced with a finance function that runs quietly in the background.
Partnership, not vendor
Multi-year relationships with 30-day break clauses. We keep earning the seat at the table on merit.
Impact-led thinking
Every recommendation is tested against one question: does this free the charity to deliver more of its mission?
Meet the team
Real people who genuinely care about your charity's success. Get to know us.
Carl Wakeford, ACA
Founder & CEO
Carl began his career as a public sector auditor and risk consultant at KPMG UK, where he worked closely with national charities and gained deep insight into the unique challenges they face. He went on to work within fast-paced multinational commercial finance teams, managing budgets in the billions and advising corporate boards on improving their financial operations. Carl has coached CEOs and general managers, and partnered with large funders and international charities to help them build solid finances upon which they can achieve their charitable objectives. He founded CAP to bring this breadth of expertise to growing UK charities who deserve the same quality of financial support.
Sarika Ramsewak
Strategic Head of Finance
Sarika brings extensive experience in strategic finance planning, with deep expertise in helping charities align their financial operations with long-term goals. She excels at translating complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership teams and boards. Sarika is passionate about empowering charities to make confident, data-driven decisions that maximise their impact.
Rebecca Thorpe
HR & Ops Manager
Rebecca is incredibly organised and truly the glue holding everything together at CAP. She coordinates meetings between our finance leads and charity CEOs, budget holders, and trustees - ensuring busy calendars are managed seamlessly and relationships stay strong. A kind and warm people person, Rebecca makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. She also plays a vital role in ensuring our charity partners stay compliant and that CAP maintains a strong overview of contracts and policies.
Pao Alimagno CPA
Head of Accounting
Pao's experience spans both commercial and charity sectors, bringing a unique perspective to every relationship we build. He's a talented finance analyst and expert at fund accounting, with particular skill in restricted vs unrestricted fund tracking. Pao excels at unlocking financial visibility for our charity partners - his insights give CEOs, budget holders and trustees the confidence to make bold decisions which create real-world impact.
Kleivoun Pascual
Financial Reporting Manager
Kleivoun leads financial reporting for our charity partners, making sure management accounts, funder reports, and year end packs are accurate, timely, and genuinely useful. She works closely with finance teams and trustees to present numbers in a way that supports confident decisions, and brings a calm, methodical approach to every reporting cycle.
Princess Hara CPA
Finance Manager
Princess is a qualified accountant and financial analyst who looks after our clients' finances, making sure they are always up to date, fit for timely strategic reporting, and ready for mission-critical board decision making. She combines technical accuracy with commercial awareness, giving CEOs and trustees confidence that the numbers they are acting on are reliable and meaningful.
Mark Richards CPA
Payroll & AP Specialist
Mark leads payroll and accounts payable for our charity partners, making sure staff are paid accurately and on time, supplier invoices are processed efficiently, and payment runs are properly controlled. He keeps payroll records aligned with accounting systems, resolves queries quickly, and makes sure charities stay compliant with PAYE, pension auto-enrolment and supplier obligations. His attention to detail and calm approach mean finance teams and leadership can trust that the back office is running quietly in the background.
Liv Moreanu
Sector Insights Lead
Liv is our eyes and ears on the charity sector, constantly researching news, trends, and regulatory changes that affect our clients. She writes blogs, content pieces, and briefings that keep both the CAP team and our charity partners informed and ahead of the curve. Liv's insights help our clients anticipate challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Mitchell Wright
Impact Manager
Mitchell ensures that the financial work we do is always connected to front-line impact. He's a natural storyteller who helps charities communicate the real-world difference they're making. Mitchell creates compelling videos, case studies, and narrative content that bring missions to life - showing funders, supporters, and stakeholders the human stories behind the numbers. His background in documentary filmmaking and passion for social change make him uniquely skilled at capturing authentic moments that inspire action.
Aly Halipa
Digital Marketing Manager
Aly leads CAP's digital marketing, shaping how we build trust within the charity sector and connect senior leaders with the resources they need. He oversees the marketing of our finance guides, free digital tools and webinars for charity CEOs, Finance Directors and Trustees. His focus is simple: put as much genuinely helpful content into the world as possible, so charity leaders can strengthen their financial operations whether they end up working with us or not.
Tashnee Ramsewak
Customer Success Manager
Tashnee is the voice of the client inside CAP. She stays in close contact with CEOs and treasurers throughout their financial transformation journey, making sure they feel supported, heard and genuinely part of a community of charity leaders who share the same ambitions. Her focus is on client happiness, engagement and making certain that every charity partner experiences the full value of working with CAP.
Oscar
Chief Morale Officer
Oscar ensures everyone brings their best self to work and that their wellbeing is the best it can be. More than this, he works closely with the CEO to ensure we're creating a brilliant, flexible and supportive team culture - so that our passion and enthusiasm for accounting is genuinely felt by our clients.
Donnabel Escano CPA
Accounting and Compliance Officer
Donnabel ensures all our clients stay compliant, understand their regulatory obligations, and are never caught out. With deep expertise in charity governance, SORP requirements, and Charity Commission regulations, she provides peace of mind to leadership teams and trustees alike. Donnabel proactively monitors regulatory changes and guides charities through complex compliance landscapes with clarity and confidence.
Anastasiia Platonova
Partnerships Manager
Anastasiia leads our partnerships work, building strong relationships with funders, sector bodies, and professional organisations who share our mission of strengthening UK charities. She brings a thoughtful, relationship-first approach to every conversation - ensuring that every partnership we form creates genuine value for the charities we serve. Anastasiia is passionate about connecting people and ideas, and plays a key role in expanding CAP's reach and impact across the sector.
Luthando Nkomana
Business Development Manager
Luthando leads business development at CAP with a focus on understanding what charities actually need before anything else. He spends time with CEOs, Finance Directors and Trustees to understand their pressures, then maps out whether CAP's strategic finance support is the right answer. He is equally clear when we are not the best fit, because long-term partnerships only work when they are built on honesty from day one. His role is about connecting the right charities with the right support, not simply filling a pipeline.
John Michael Bolo CPA
Financial Accountant
John Michael handles the day to day financial accounting that underpins everything we deliver, from reconciliations and journals to preparing schedules for year end. He is meticulous with detail and quick to spot anything that does not look right, giving our charity partners confidence that their records are accurate and up to date.
Nomfundo Ndlovu
Operations & Partnerships Coordinator
Nomfundo coordinates CAP's operations so the team can focus on delivering brilliant work for charity partners. She manages the growing task list that supports clients on their growth journeys, making sure priorities stay clear and nothing falls through the cracks. She also looks after partnerships, identifying opportunities for CAP to provide tailored support to funders and other charity networks.
Vanessa Salonoy
Automation & Product Operations Manager
Vanessa reviews the manual processes that slow teams down and finds practical ways to automate them, so CAP spends less time looking backwards and more time supporting clients as they look forwards. She ensures operations run efficiently, freeing the team to focus on building confidence across every charity's financial transformation journey.
"We're a small but mighty team, and we genuinely love what we do. We want every charity we work with to become a partner for life - part of our extended family. We take that responsibility seriously."
- Carl Wakeford, Founder
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