Governance & compliance
Company secretarial services
Every company needs its paperwork in order, and some need a company secretary to keep it that way. We can act as your company secretary, or support the person who does, so your filings, registers and board processes run smoothly.
Who this is for
Charities, companies and cultural organisations that want a professional company secretary, boards that need help keeping their records and filings up to date, and organisations whose secretary has moved on.
Public companies must have a company secretary. Private companies do not have to, but many choose to appoint one.
At a glance
- We can act as your company secretary
- Board meetings, minutes and resolutions
- Registers and Companies House filings
- Charity Commission returns kept on track
How we help
We can be appointed as your company secretary, keeping the statutory registers, making the confirmation statement and other Companies House filings, and making sure board and member decisions are properly made and recorded.
We also support boards directly: preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, drafting resolutions and advising on procedure at meetings. For charitable companies, we keep the Charity Commission side in step too.
Talk to us
Not sure where to start? Book an online appointment and we will point you to the right help.
Email hello@proartsplus.co.uk or call 0330 127 1414 during office hours.
How it works
- Review
We check your current records and filings. - Agree
We agree what we will take on and how. - Appointment
If we act as secretary, we handle the appointment and filings. - Ongoing
We keep your records, deadlines and meetings on track.
We are also a registered Companies House authorised agent, so we can verify identities as part of the service.
Why ProArtsPlus
Keith has served as company secretary for a range of cultural organisations, including Freelancers Make Theatre Work, so we know the job from the inside and keep it proportionate to your size.
Frequently asked questions
Does our company need a company secretary?
A private company does not have to have one, but a public company must. Many private companies and charities still appoint one, so that someone is responsible for keeping records, filings and board processes in order.
Can you act as our company secretary?
Yes. We can be formally appointed, or we can support an existing secretary or administrator.
What does a company secretary do?
Keeps the statutory registers, makes sure filings such as the confirmation statement are made on time, supports board and general meetings, and helps the board follow the right procedures.
Do you work with charitable companies?
Yes. Much of our company secretarial work is for charities and cultural organisations, where Companies House and Charity Commission duties sit side by side.
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