Email: robin.evans@carpenterbox.com
Trusted support for
academies & education
How we champion
educational establishments
At Sumer, we understand the pressure on academies and educational institutions to do more with less.
That’s why our specialist team offers practical, trusted support that helps you stay compliant, make confident decisions and focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding education. With deep sector knowledge and proven solutions, we’re here to guide you through challenges and plan for a bright, more resilient future.
4 Reasons to Choose Sumer
Navigate complex regulations:
Specialist advice on academy-specific reporting, governance requirements and financial frameworks.
Make every pound count:
From initial discovery sessions to implementation check‑ins, our advisors are by your side, turning plans into action and solving problems as they arise.
Support your leadership:
Trusted guidance for trustees and school leaders to strengthen governance and confidence.
Plan with purpose:
Long-term support that helps you balance today’s challenges with tomorrow’s goals.
Meet the team
James Gare
South West
James Gare
Email: james.gare@monahans.co.uk
Piers Harrison
East Anglia
Richard Horton
Midlands
Richard Horton
Email: RichardHorton@jerroms.co.uk
Carol Rudge
London
Carol Rudge
I lead the NFP group at HW Fisher and am Head of Coaching. I have worked in the sector for 30 years having followed my passion to become a specialist in this area not long after qualifying as a chartered accountant.
My experience extends across charities, universities, independent schools, trade unions and membership bodies and I have worked with a very diverse range of clients in terms of both size and activities. This has enabled me to develop significant expertise across all aspects of accounting, assurance and governance as well as strategic issues and risk.
I am a member of the Charity Commission’s SORP committee which gives me first-hand knowledge of the technical direction of travel for the sector. I have also been a member of an audit committee of a large international charity.
I am an accredited coach and really enjoy my coaching activities as I strongly believe that coaching can make a real difference to individuals. I am also a passionate believer in EDI.
I joined HW Fisher as a partner in 2021 having previously been a partner and global head of Not for Profit at Grant Thornton for many years.
Expertise
- Charities
- Universities
- Membership bodies
- Trade unions
- Independent schools
- Audit
- Governance
- Strategy
- Coaching
Memberships
ICAEW
European Mentoring and Coaching Council
Charity Commission’s SORP committee
Email: crudge@hwfisher.co.uk
There are plenty of ways Sumer can make a
difference to your business.
But if we had to pick one, it’s our people. With partner-led services from local experts in every region, we offer national scale and personal
support from people who understand your sector and your community. From succession planning and exits to international growth, our
specialists are here to help you make the big decisions with confidence.
