About

I am a Chartered Accountant by profession "but not as boring as Monty Python would have you believe" and have spent over 45 years working with charities and owner managed businesses of many types and sizes; from national to local businesses, and from start-ups to multi-million pound businesses. I have worked with national and international charities as well as small local not for profit organisations.

In each situation I have ensured that the solutions to client problems are tailored to the clients own specific needs as in the case of two clients with identical problems, the solution may not be the same. That is why a good strategic and governance framework is essential.

Whether you are an SME with issues surrounding turnover and margins; whether you are a Charity who is struggling with income generation or diversification; whether you are having issues surrounding overheads, cash flow or raising finance for capital projects; and whether you are facing governance issues or have a Board that is not as effective as it might be,we can work together to solve the problem. Why not take a look at my case studies and testimonial pages to see how I can help.

Most importantly, being independent, I am not afraid to speak my mind and if it proves necessary to tell you things that you may not want to hear but nevertheless need to be said. However I am there to work with you no matter how difficult the situation is and help you to achieve positive outcomes.

Charities sectors include:

  • Arts and Culture including Museums and Galleries
  • Campaigning
  • Carers
  • Children
  • Community
  • Disability
  • Environmental
  • Grant making
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Hospices
  • Learned Societies
  • Mental Health
  • Religion
  • Overseas Aid
  • Sports

Industries include:

  • Engineering
  • Entertainment
  • Footwear
  • IT
  • Manufacturing
  • Media
  • New technology
  • Professional services
  • Property
  • Retail
  • Textiles
  • Training
  • Transport
  • Wholesale

I also carry out business valuations where there is a shareholder dispute or family litigation such as divorce.

I act as a facilitator at strategy meetings for both charities and owner managed businesses

I run training courses for charities

From time to time I do some public speaking covering the more humourous aspects of my working life

I provide charities and SMEs with the strategic clarity and financial oversight needed to grow, stay compliant and fulfill their mission.

For further information about governance and strategic planning and a free initial meeting either at your premises or by Zoom or other video links, contact

Elliot Harris on 07896 894 711 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-harris-strategy-and-governance/

With three colleagues, in February 2020 we launched a new company, ITR Advisors Limited to provide a focal point for the "Not For Profit" sector in searching for holistic advice about their organisation, whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive team. More information can be found on the website at:-

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www.intheroundadvisors.com

Since April 2018 I have been a member of the UK Business Advisors-Midlands and East Anglia and chair of the Turnaround and Restructuring Group part of the UKBA network of consultants which gives both me and my clients access to a dedicated group of people with a wide range of specialist skills to help both businesses and charities in terms of problem solving and to achieve long-term goals.In 2023 I was appointed Chair of the National UK Business Advisors Board of Directors.-for more details go to:-

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www.ukba.co.uk

I am also a member of the Catena Networking Group

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https://www.catena-business-network.com/

For 10 years I was a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Disciplinary Committee and was one of the first people in the country to gain a Diploma in Charity Accounting. I am also a qualified mediator.

I was a Governor of Leicester College for 12 years (including several years as chair of the Audit Committee) and I am currently a trustee of The Betty Freedman Trust, John Storer Charnwood, and Dawson and Fowler Foundation. I am also a former Trustee of the Dyspraxia Foundation.

I am married to Penny and have two grown up children. I'm an exiled "Scouser" and a mad keen Liverpool fan having attended my first match in 1960! Otherwise I enjoy walking, music, reading and quizzes having also appeared on two TV Quiz shows.