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Our purpose and values

The joy of helping others succeed

For 140 years we’ve helped people succeed by unlocking the value from the numbers. From individuals to businesses to charities, our purpose is to unlock the numbers so you’re in a position to succeed.

Because knowing and understanding you is what drives us. Our passion isn’t just in numbers. It’s in knowing how they can help. It’s in understanding your financial affairs. And safeguarding them.

HOW WE DO IT

Doing the right thing

Purpose-driven, values-led

Our purpose is simple: the joy of helping others succeed. Our values guide how we work every day — with integrity, curiosity and care. They shape our decisions, our relationships and the experience we create for our clients and one another.

Your numbers

Your numbers tell you the story of your business, and help you understand it. We interpret those numbers and advise on how they can help you get you to where you want to be.

Above and beyond

We’re proud of our relationships. We deliver our service in line with our client commitment, working together with you to achieve the outcomes that matter most.

Working sustainably

We aim to make a positive difference - supporting others and managing our impact with care and responsibility.

Independent and proud

We’ve been proudly independent since 1885 – our services are built by us, delivered by us, with no external demands or interference.

For people

We’re committed to creating a great experience for our people, supporting their growth and enabling them to deliver their best.

Thrive
  • We promote engagement in growth opportunities
  • We focus on solutions
  • We aspire to be better than yesterday
Champion
  • We foster continuing learning and feedback
  • We recognise and celebrate contribution and success
  • We advocate for diversity and inclusion
Trust
  • We are reliable and trust in others
  • We stick to commitments and deliver results
  • We do the right thing
Engage
  • Positively participate and collaborate
  • We invest in relationships and connections
  • We take ownership and accountability
Leadership & Governance

CT is led by our ExCo and our CT leadership team of Partners and Directors. Together, they shape how we deliver our services and guide the operational direction of the firm in line with our purpose, values, and strategic aims of People, Excellence and Growth.

We are proud of our independence and of being a learning firm - developing talent, ensuring sustainability and delivering exceptional client experiences through a culture that strengthens our people and our business.

  • Paul Mason, Partner, Growth Strategic Lead
  • Michelle Fallon, Partner, People Strategic Lead
  • Barry Truswell, Partner, Excellence Strategic Lead
Client commitments

We are committed to delivering excellence for every client, driving your success and ensuring the best possible experience and outcomes. Our purpose, 'The joy of helping others succeed', guides everything we do and is embedded in our values, Champion, Trust, Thrive and Engage.

Our client commitments to you:

  • Work with you and for you
  • Act with integrity
  • Deliver exceptional quality and value in all services we provide
  • Be accessible, responsive and friendly
  • Work collaboratively across services to meet your needs
  • Be transparent with our fees
Sustainability

At CT, we are committed to embedding sustainable business practices across our business operations, balancing environmental, social and economic considerations to meet today’s needs without limiting those of future generations.

Our sustainability commitments span environmental, social and governance areas, and over the past five years we have strengthened the way we work, the tools we use and the environment we create for our people. These improvements directly support our strategic aims of People, Excellence and Growth, helping us build a more responsible, resilient and high performing business.

"Working with CT has been a delight. They have been easy to work with, responsive, and are clearly compelled by doing the right thing. As their Carbon Accounting partner, I have observed their dedication to serving their clients and the planet. I look forward to continuing our long standing relationship."

- Emily Tradd, Head of Client Relations, Ecologi

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