A compliant umbrella company you can trust!
Founded by experts with over 25 years of experience in the contractor payroll sector, Churchill Knight Umbrella is a leading umbrella company with fantastic online reviews. We process thousands of payslips for workers operating through a recruitment agency or directly with an end-client every month.
With so many umbrella companies in the UK, how can you be confident that Churchill Knight Umbrella is right for you? The answer is easy. We are accredited by the FCSA – the UK’s leading professional body dedicated to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant with UK tax law. We’re also a SafeRec Certified Umbrella Company, which means all our employees have access to AI-powered payslip audits every time we process their payroll.
The ‘Umbrella’ tab on our website features plenty of helpful information about umbrella companies, including the benefits of using an umbrella company, understanding whether an umbrella is suitable, advice to help you stay clear of tax avoidance schemes, and more!
If you are interested in requesting a take-home pay calculation, please click here. Alternatively, you can call our friendly Sales Team on 01707 871622 to request a calculation, register or ask any questions.
Why use Churchill Knight Umbrella?
Setting the standards
We're one of the most recognised umbrellas in the UK.
Excellent processes
We've streamlined the sign up process. Support is always available.
Accurate pay calculations
Our calculations are based entirely on your circumstances.
A big network
We have excellent relationships with the biggest agencies.
Brilliant reviews
We have great reviews on both Google and Trustpilot.
Accredited by the FCSA
Churchill Knight Umbrella is a member of the FCSA.
Accredited by SafeRec
We are one of the first SafeRec certified umbrellas.
No hidden costs
You can use our service with complete peace of mind.
Employee benefits
Including Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay.
Continuity of employment
This makes it easier for you to get external finance.
Insurance
£25 million insurance cover is include in our service.
Same Day Faster Payments
You will receive your funds the same day we pay you.
Churchill Knight Umbrella calculator
Please use the sliding bar below to see your earning potential with Churchill Knight Umbrella, and complete the short form to request a free, tailored calculation*. You can change your rate of pay easily. Alternatively, please call our friendly Sales Team on 01707 871622.
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Do you have any additional sources of income?
Self-assessment tax returns
If you’re an umbrella employee and have additional sources of income, you may be required to submit a self-assessment tax return. Churchill Knight provides a self-assessment tax service and can help you submit your tax return accurately and within the deadline.
SafeRec Certified
We're extremely proud to be certified by SafeRec, an AI-powered software provider that has already revolutionised the sector. As a certified umbrella, all our employees have access to payslip audits every time we process their payroll. Not only do we operate compliantly, but we can prove it, too! Until SafeRec entered the marketplace, this level of transparency had never been achievable and all our employees can benefit.
FCSA Accredited
The FCSA is the UK's leading professional body dedicated to ensuring that the supply chain of temporary workers complies with UK tax law. To achieve our accreditation, we underwent a series of audits and assessments to prove we adhere to the FCSA's publicly available Codes of Compliance. We are also required to undergo annual audits to ensure we continue to comply with the highest compliance standards.
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