Danbro Umbrella Agency Hub
Partner with Danbro Umbrella, the UK’s Premier Provider of Umbrella Employment Solutions.
Your Gateway to Umbrella Service Excellence
For more than two decades we’ve been providing expert umbrella and payroll solutions to freelancers, contractors, consultants and self-employed workers across the UK. We’re here to support your clients’ contracting career; reduce your administrative burden; give you confidence in your referrals; and, most importantly, make sure both recruiters and clients get paid in full and on time, every time.
Outstanding Service Quality
For 25 years we’ve been trusted by thousands of agencies from across the UK, offering unrivalled expertise to over 100,000 contractors. Our longevity, experience, and reputation for quality means you and your clients will always be in reliable hands.
Exclusive Danbro Rewards
As a Danbro Umbrella employee, your clients will receive instant discounts at over 120 top brands, courtesy of Danbro Rewards. Whether it’s a thrilling adventure day with the family, a romantic meal for two, or a guilt-free shopping spree, Danbro Rewards offers an array of discounts to enhance your clients’ lifestyle.
Administrative Ease
We love the jobs you hate. Honest. So let us take on your employment liabilities and reduce your administrative burden, while you focus on what you do best. We’ll also handle your ID and Right to Work checks for you, streamlining your processes and saving you time, money and resource.
Personal & Professional Benefits
We’re a social bunch here at Danbro Umbrella! So, why not get rewarded for your hard work and join us for some extraordinary experiences and hospitality events, as a token of our appreciation. You can also benefit from our services, yourself, with mortgage brokerage, pension and investment advice, and wealth management.
Dedicated Account Managers
Our responsive, experienced account managers – and contractor specialists – are always on hand to support you and your clients and address any concerns or requirements quickly and efficiently. Danbro Umbrella is a hassle-free solution for both you and your clients.
Competitive Margins
We offer a competitive margin to contractors. So, your clients will receive better value for money, and your job becomes much easier. Our commercial terms follow the same pattern of fairness and flexibility, meaning more opportunities for your agency.
Partner in Confidence
In an industry where compliance is critical, we’re committed to upholding the highest standards of reliability and integrity. Our established and highly accredited services (FCSA, IIP Gold, and ISO) will ensure that you and your clients are safeguarded against legal and financial risks. What’s more, every one of our payslips is diligently checked by SafeRec, so you can rest assured your supply chain is watertight.
Employment Responsibility
As your clients’ Umbrella Company, we’ll take on their employment responsibilities directly, leaving you free to place more candidates. We’ll also cover their holiday pay, pension auto enrolments, and statutory payments too, ensuring no pesky unexpected costs for you.
Part of the Danbro Group
We’re a key part of the award-winning Danbro Group. Founded in 1999 by Helen & Damian Broughton, Danbro provides specialist accounting, financial, payroll and, of course, umbrella solutions to thousands nationwide. And, in 2016, both our founders were honoured with MBEs for the service they’ve given to our industry and community.
Trustworthy & Reliable
We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Our score of 4.8 ranks amongst the highest in the country for providers of accounting and umbrella employment. Our ranking is based on over 500 reviews from our clients and contractors, with almost nine out of ten giving us five stars.
Since recently starting contract recruitment, I can honestly say that Danbro Umbrella has been great to work with. They are always very quick to respond to any Umbrella referrals or requested illustrations and they also make the effort to come down to our office for regular catch-ups. I look forward to continuing working together. And would definitely recommend.
Recruitment Consultant
I would very much like to thank Danbro for all of their hard work since they started looking after us. If we ever have any urgent actions or queries, they are always happy to help and gets everything sorted in an efficient manner. Their communication and customer service skills are fantastic, and we really appreciate knowing that our contractors are in safe hands.
Contracts Administrator
Expert Knowledge and Lightning-Fast Responsiveness.
Labour Manager
I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for Danbro’s outstanding work. Danbro are not only very good at their job, but are also incredibly attentive and exceptionally helpful. In the world of recruitment, having someone like Danbro is a game-changer. They make the process of getting candidates over a lot easier. Their communication skills are top-notch, and are always there to help, no matter the situation. Danbro’s dedication and professionalism shine through in everything they do. I am truly grateful for their assistance, and I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you, Danbro, for making our recruitment process smoother and more efficient.
Managing Consultant
Providing an Umbrella For…
Meet the Team
Dan
Head of Umbrella Services
About Dan
Dan is Head of Danbro Umbrella. After securing a degree in Business & Management from Durham University, Dan went into IT analysis, with roles at both the Danbro Group and Unilever. He’s a keen walker and spends as much time as possible in the Lake District either hiking, swimming or paddleboarding. He’s also a big rugby union fan and enjoys playing board games with his friends and family.
Dan’s Favourite:
City: Cusco, Peru
Film: The Lord of the Rings Franchise
Food: Steak & Chips
Song: Heat Waves, Glass Animals
Sport: Rugby Union
Fun Fact:
After graduating from Uni, Dan took a gap year, spending time travelling around Fiji & New Zealand.
Sharon
Executive Performance Manager of Umbrella
About Sharon
Sharon is the Executive Performance Manager of Danbro Umbrella. She has been with us for over 15 years and has held various positions within Danbro Umbrella during that time. Sharon and her team are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service for all our customers and are always on hand to deal with any issues or concerns you or your clients may have.
Sharon’s Favourite:
City: Amsterdam
Film: The Lost Boys
Food: Chinese (Anything with Noodles!)
Song: Buffalo Stance, Nenah Cherry
Sport: F1
Fun Fact:
Sharon and her daughter share the exact same birthday!
Michael
Head of Sales
About Michael
Michael is Danbro’s Head of Sales. With over 15 years’ experience in the contractor industry, his role is to support recruitment agencies and their contractors, helping them navigate industry regulations and adopt best practice to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain. Michael and his team work hard to build strong, fruitful relationships with current and prospective partners.
Michael's Favourite:
City: London
Film: Shawshank Redemption
Food: Chinese
Song: Smooth Criminal, Michael Jackson
Sport: Football
Fun Fact:
Michael once got through to the final stages (prior to filming) for the The Apprentice!
Georgia
Regional Account Manager
About Georgia
Georgia is our Regional Account Manager for the North. She joined us in 2025, coming from a wealth of experience in the recruitment sector. With an outgoing personality, Georgia loves meeting and getting to know our agency partners.
Georgia’s Favourite:
City: Venice
Film: Pulp Fiction
Food: Japanese
Song: Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Sport: Rock Climbing
Fun Fact:
Georgia is a keen sprinter, and can even sprint in heels!
Jess
Regional Accout Manager
About Jess
Jess is our Regional Account Manager for the South of England. She joined the Danbro Group in 2025, coming from a background in sales in both the Umbrella industry and beyond.
Jess’s Favourite:
City: Prague
Film: Cool Runnings
Food: Italian
Song: Dancing in the Dark, Bruce Springsteen
Sport: Football
Fun Fact:
Jess can write equally well with both hands!
James
Senior Regional Account Manager
About James
James is our Senior Regional Account Manager for the North of England. He’s been with the Danbro Group since 2020 and has worked in the contractor payroll industry for over a decade. He has a background in retail banking and, away from work, he spends his time either in the gym or with his friends and family.James is our Senior Regional Account Manager for the North of England. He’s been with the Danbro Group since 2020 and has worked in the contractor payroll industry for over a decade. He has a background in retail banking and, away from work, he spends his time either in the gym or with his friends and family.
James's Favourite:
City: Rome
Film: Man on Fire
Food: Pizza
Song: Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac
Sport: Football
Fun Fact:
James served as a special constable for three years with Greater Manchester Police.
Esta
Payroll Manager
About Esta
Esta has been with Danbro Umbrella since 2009! She joined the team as a Customer Service Representative before becoming Payroll Manager a few years later. She’s overseen the company’s payroll department for well over a decade and, during that time, her team have made sure that hundreds of thousands of contractors have been paid quickly and efficiently. Away from work, Esta has a son, and in her spare time, she likes to crochet and enjoys going camping.
Esta's Favourite:
City: Toronto
Film: South Pacific
Food: Ham & Pineapple Pizza
Song: We’re Not Gonna Take It, Twisted Sister
Sport: Football
Fun Fact:
Esta LOVES dressing up in fancy dress for no reason whatsoever… just because she can!
Be a Compliance Champion
With the demands on supply chain providers increasing, the burden of regulatory, financial, and administrative management that recruiters like you shoulder is only getting heavier.
This often leads to a compromise in standards. And matters are made worse by umbrella providers who lack the capability to ensure supply chain compliance, adding significant legal and financial risks to your list of considerations when choosing where to place a candidate.
This can result in something of a race to the bottom as standards are lowered by certain bad actors in order to increase their chances of securing business. And, in a sector which sadly has a history of non-compliance, the industry’s reputation gets a kicking as a result. So much so that HMRC are continuously, and quite understandably, cracking down on such malpractice.
Peace of Mind with Danbro Umbrella
As a recruitment agency operating within this sector, you can’t afford to take any risks when it comes to compliance – and nor can your clients. So, it’s important to take the right precautions in order to safeguard the interests of both parties. Chief amongst such measures is making sure you only partner with reputable, accredited, legitimate, and established umbrella partners. Even when it comes to your agency’s PSL, it’s always important to verify an umbrella company’s accreditations for quality assurance and peace of mind.
Furthermore, our use of SafeRec means you’ll be able to view every payslip we’ve processed, so you can see our outstanding compliance for yourself.
Why Choose Danbro Umbrella?
Daniel Broughton, Head of Umbrella Services
Your Danbro Group
Thanks to the Danbro Group’s substantial service offering, you can switch between departments as per your circumstances. It’s seamless.
Whether you have a client who needs help getting a CIS refund, or a client who’s considering switching from umbrella company employment to forming their own limited company, or even if you need a mortgage or financial advice yourself, we’re on hand to help.
Got a Question? Get in Touch
Got a Question? Get in Touch