Robson Laidler
Supporting projects which tackle poverty, improve skills and increase employment opportunities.
Robson Laidler: positive community impact
About Robson Laidler
Robson Laidler is a local, award-winning accounting and advisory firm with offices in Jesmond, Newcastle, and Chester le Street, Durham.
We provide comprehensive accountancy, business, and wealth advice at every stage of the business journey, including but not limited to:
- Audit and assurance
- Tax planning and advice
- Business advice and growth coaching
- Outsourced management accounting, payroll, and company secretarial
- Independent wealth advice
Our approach
We go beyond compliance work, helping individuals and businesses achieve financial freedom and growth.
As the region’s first certified B Corp, we adhere to the triple bottom line principle of People, Planet, and Profit.
We measure our business success not only by financial performance but also by our non-financial scorecard, covering governance, people, community, and environmental impact. This approach provides tangible evidence of our sustainable growth.
We believe in using our business as a force for good, educating our stakeholders on ethical practices, environmental sustainability, and positive community impact.
Additionally, we are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work by the Sunday Times, thanks to our engaged workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Robson Laidler with Point North
The Robson Laidler fund with Point North supports projects and community groups who are fighting poverty and enriching lives in County Durham and the wider North East.
More from Robson Laidler
Robson Laidler launches a community fund with Point North donating 5% of profits annually to support North East charities and fight poverty.
Robson Laidler wins the 2024 ESG Impact Award, recognising outstanding Environmental, Social and Governance commitment.
Robson Laidler staff and clients conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks, raising over £1,000 for their Point North fund supporting North East charities.
“As a purpose-driven firm we strongly believe in putting our profits where our principles are.
Our fund with Point North (previously, County Durham Community Foundation) is an evolution of our long tradition of giving to charity and demonstrates how we are still seeking to be progressive and innovative.
We’re very excited about the new Robson Laidler Fund because we see this as a sustainable way of continually giving and we’re delighted to be working with Point North which is going to be a massive help to us in terms of ensuring the money goes to the places it can do the most good.”
Graham Purvis, Managing Director, Robson Laidler
Why we give
Since we were founded, our mission statement has always been “Helping to improve the lives of our clients, our people, and our communities.”
We believe in using our business as a force for good, educating our stakeholders on ethical practices, environmental sustainability, and positive community impact.
We are proud to donate 5% of our profits each year to our own Community Fund for charitable causes across the North East.
The Fund is open to community groups and project that fight poverty and enrich lives.
Our commitment to making a positive impact on our people and communities is reflected in our achievement as the first North East business to attain B Corp certification. This accolade is awarded only to companies meeting the highest standards in balancing purpose and profit.
Grants distributed
Robson Laidler’s fund with Point North provides grants across the North East of England.
Grants are awarded to projects that align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health & Well-Being
- Quality Education
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Reduced Inequalities
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Climate Action
You can see some of the grants they’ve given on this map.
Because of our commitment to IVAR Flexible Funding, we make sure every grant we give is transparent and responsive to the needs of our communities.