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Affinia expands further into not-for-profit sector with RPD acquisition

26.03.26

Two professionals, a woman and a man, are seated at a white table in a bright, modern office. The woman is pointing with a pen at a document, while the man looks on attentively. A tablet, papers, and a glass of water are visible on the desk.

Affinia, the UK’s fastest‑growing fully integrated accounting, tax and business advisory group backed by Sovereign Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Richard Place Dobson (RPD), a well‑established practice based in West Sussex.

RPD, based in Crawley, provides accounts, audit, tax, payroll and advisory services to c.1,200 clients across the South East of England. The business works in a variety of sectors, and further expands Affinia’s service offering in the not-for-profit sector, where it acts for a number of charities, community organisations and social enterprises.

The addition of RPD follows Affinia’s recent combination with the Brighton, London and Nottingham offices of UHY Hacker Young, creating a Top 25 UK accounting firm, and the acquisition of Green & Purple, which introduced outsourced finance and virtual CFO services. RPD is Affinia’s 15th bolt‑on acquisition since Sovereign invested in the Group’s founding firm, LB Group, in May 2023.

Alex Hay, Partner, Sovereign Capital Partners, said: "RPD is a strong strategic fit for Affinia. The business brings a loyal client base, a talented team and a well-developed specialism in the not-for-profit sector that complements and strengthens what Affinia already offers. It is another important step in building a market‑leading platform with the scale, breadth and expertise to meet evolving client needs."