HaysMac has appointed Nicky Whitehead as Director in its Social Purpose team, further strengthening its market-leading offering to not-for-profit organisations.
Nicky joins with extensive experience advising charities, membership bodies and arts and culture organisations, bringing deep expertise across audit, financial reporting, governance, risk and systems. He specialises in delivering high-quality, robust audits for social purpose organisations, and has worked with a range of large national and international charities, alongside several well-known organisations across the sector.
Prior to joining HaysMac in 2026, Nicky was a Director at Crowe UK. He trained and qualified at PwC, building strong technical foundations which underpin his client approach today.
Alongside his professional work, Nicky is an active contributor to the sector. He is currently a trustee of the Born Free Foundation and previously served as a trustee of the Jane Goodall Institute UK. His passion for conservation and the natural world reflects a genuine commitment to making a positive impact beyond client work.
Commenting on his appointment, Nicky Whitehead said: “I’m delighted to be joining HaysMac at such an exciting time for the firm and its Social Purpose team. The opportunity to work with a broad range of organisations, all making a real difference, was a huge draw. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to support clients in strengthening governance, enhancing reporting, and navigating the evolving challenges facing the sector.”
Steve Harper, Partner and Head of Social Purpose at HaysMac, said: “Nicky brings a fantastic blend of technical expertise, sector insight and genuine passion for the organisations we work with. His experience advising complex charities, combined with his hands-on involvement as a trustee, means he truly understands the challenges our clients face. As we continue to grow our Social Purpose offering, Nicky will play a key role in strengthening our audit capability and supporting clients to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.”
Natasha Frangos, Managing Partner at HaysMac, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Nicky to HaysMac. Strategic lateral hires like Nicky are a key part of how we continue to strengthen our offering, bringing in deep sector expertise that adds immediate value to our clients. The Social Purpose sector remains a focus for the firm, and Nicky’s experience, insight and passion for the organisations we advise make him an excellent addition to the team, reflecting our continued commitment to delivering impact for our clients and the wider community we serve, For Good.”
This announcement follows an exceptional 12 months for HaysMac. Most recently, the firm was recognised for the third consecutive year as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2026 – Big Organisation’ and named ‘DEI Champion of the Year’ at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards,. These achievements build on HaysMac’s inclusion in eprivateclient’s ‘Top Accountancy Firms’ for 2025, ranking the leading UK tax advisory firms serving domestic and international private clients, their businesses, and families.
In January 2026, HaysMac celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of delivering exceptional service, fostering talent, and making a lasting impact across the business and social purpose community. This milestone year also saw the strategic acquisition of corporate finance firm Green Square, further strengthening HaysMac’s deal advisory capabilities. Alongside this, the firm acquired Moore DM’s US Tax team, enhancing its international tax compliance offering and Private Client Tax expertise to provide seamless cross-border support.
