Founded in 2017, Churchill Knight Umbrella is one of the most established and respected umbrella companies in the UK.
With hundreds of positive reviews and relationships with the leading recruitment agencies for temporary workers, you will be in safe hands.
The company is both FCSA-accredited and certified by SafeRec.
Scroll down for the key benefits of using Churchill Knight Umbrella.
Partnered with the UK’s leading agencies
As one of the most recognised umbrellas in the marketplace, Churchill Knight Umbrella has partnerships with many of the leading agencies in the UK.
Therefore, registering with them should be extremely easy, as your agency will almost certainly be happy for you to use their services (as they’re FCSA accredited and SafeRec certified).
Value for money
Because Churchill Knight Umbrella works closely with the leading agencies in the UK, they can offer contractors and freelancers exclusive margins.
Please contact them today for a take-home pay illustration and quotation.
Excellent reputation
Churchill Knight has great reviews on Trustpilot and Google. Accurate as of the 31st January 2025, Churchill Knight’s rating on Trustpilot is 4.8/5.0 (377 reviews), and its Google rating is 4.4/5.0 (352 reviews).
Please check out these excellent reviews online to see how contractors like you have got on with their PAYE payroll service.
Registering is easy
Churchill Knight Umbrella has invested considerably in its onboarding process, making registering and getting paid compliantly easier than ever.
FCSA accredited
The FCSA is the UK’s leading professional body committed to ensuring the supply chain of temporary workers is compliant with HMRC’s rules and regulations.
Churchill Knight Umbrella is an accredited member of the FCSA and has successfully proven that it adheres to its strict Codes of Compliance.
Churchill Knight Umbrella has also successfully passed every annual audit to date!
SafeRec
In addition to being FCSA accredited, Churchill Knight Umbrella is a SafeRec-certified umbrella company.
SafeRec certification is a big deal.
This means that every Churchill Knight Umbrella employee has access to a payslip audit every time they are paid.
The audit confirms that they have been paid correctly and following UK tax law.
Should any unscrupulous deductions appear – you will be made aware, and so will the entire supply chain.
SafeRec allows Churchill Knight Umbrella to prove they’re paying workers compliantly.
Easy to contact
Churchill Knight Umbrella appreciates how important it is for its umbrella employees to be able to contact them easily and without delay.
As a result, it has a dedicated existing member support line, an online chat feature (available on its website), and departmental email addresses—to make your life as easy as possible.
Insurance
When you join Churchill Knight Umbrella, you’ll have access to £10 million Public Liability Insurance, £10 million Employers’ Liability Insurance and £5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance.
If you require additional insurance, please get in touch with your account manager.
Salary sacrifice is ideal to help you boost your personal pension
Churchill Knight Umbrella offers salary sacrifice for pensions, and they’re one of the few umbrellas in the sector to do so.
Salary sacrifice is an excellent way for umbrella employees to tax efficiently boost their personal pension pots.
If you’re interested in salary sacrifice, include this in your message when you contact Churchill Knight Umbrella, and their friendly team will be delighted to provide you with a calculation.
CIS sole trader
Do you work in construction (CIS)?
CK Umbrella has a specialist CIS sole trader payroll service which is easy to use and will ensure you pay the correct tax. Contact them for a quotation.
Statutory Employee Benefits
By becoming an employee of Churchill Knight Umbrella for payroll purposes (PAYE), you will have access to Statutory Employee Benefits, including Statutory Sick Pay and Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay.
RewARDS
Every employee can opt into Churchill Knight Rewards – an exclusive employee reward scheme with an array of benefits. For example, when you opt in, you will have access to:
- A 24/7 GP hotline.
- Special BP fuel card.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Special offers when shopping online or at your favourite retailers.
- Reduced bills when eating out.
- Competitions with excellent prizes.
To opt in to Churchill Knight Rewards, contact Churchill Knight Umbrella today and ask them for a take-home pay calculation and quotation that includes access to their rewards scheme.
Get in contact with CK Umbrella
Please get in touch with Churchill Knight Umbrella today to discuss your requirements and to get a free, accurate take-home pay calculation (click here).
Alternatively, please call their friendly team now on 01707 871622 and let them know you came by their services via IT Contracting.