BHP strengthens charities team with two senior promotions

BHP has announced the promotion of Neil Baldwin and Nicola Adam as director RI (responsible individual) roles within the firm’s charities team. 

The promotions mean that Baldwin, who is based at the Cleckheaton office, and Adams, based in Chesterfield, will be able to sign off client audits on behalf of the firm. 

Baldwin has been with the firm for 23 years, joining as a trainee after completing his A-Levels. During his time with BHP, he has assisted with audit tenders and regularly supported with presentations to boards of trustees and potential not-for-profit clients within the charities team. 

Meanwhile, Adam joined the firm out of school in 2007 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2012, having completed her AAT qualification. She was previously on the audit committee of Chesterfield College and has been a trustee of Derwent Rural Counselling Service for over 10 years, including being chair from 2016 to 2018.

Moving forward, both Baldwin and Adam will lead on audits for some of BHP’s key charity clients.

Jane Marshall DL, partner and head of charities and not-for-profit at BHP, said: “At BHP, we’re committed to supporting and developing the skills of our people for the long term. To see Neil and Nicola, who both joined the business at the start of their careers, take the next step on their journey is fantastic and a testament to their hard work on behalf of our charity clients.

“I look forward to continuing to work with them to support our clients as we navigate the continuing challenging economic environment.”

Baldwin added: “I’m pleased to be continuing my career journey and growth with BHP at such a busy and exciting time for the firm. Through my role as a responsible individual, I look forward to working closely and supporting clients on their journeys, as well as continuing to help coach and support my colleagues.”

Adam added: “I am extremely proud to have achieved this promotion at BHP. A responsible individual role was always something I personally wanted to achieve in my career. BHP has given me the support and opportunity to do this, and I am looking forward to taking on new responsibilities and putting pen to paper on audit reports.”