It’s vital for a charity to have an effective Independent Examination that ensures you are compliant and also supports your organization’s success. Our Independent Examination service reviews your accounts following the Charity Commission’s recommended directions to ensure compliance, helping you maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.
We offer Independent Examination services with pricing based on your charities turnover, with a special discount for the smallest charities, a fee we have kept frozen since 2019.

For a straightforward examination our fees start at:

You may also be interested in our charity accounts preparation service, which can work alongside this or as a stand-alone service.

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What our Independent Examination service covers

• Our Independent Examination service includes all essential elements to keep your organization financially sound and compliant:
• Independent Examiners report: Thoroughly examined accounts that meet Charity Commission requirements.
• Charity Commission returns: Some charities prefer to have us assist with completing your annual return. We can do this to ensure accurate and timely submission of your annual return to the Charity Commission.
• Management letter We will provide a non-statutory management letter for your trustees noting any suggestions or tips to help you improve your governance or accounting systems.
• Compliance support: Proactive guidance to keep you updated with your statutory obligations.
• We work with your internal team who produce your accounts, your existing accountant or can also assist with our charity accounts preparation service.

Why charities choose us for their Independent Examination

• Our Independent Examinations deliver clear benefits:
• All-Inclusive Service: No hidden extras, we include management letters and – where required – Charity Commission returns as part of our standard package..:
• Experienced Team: We work with a wide range of small charities with a turnover from £25,000 to over a million, so we understand the specific challenges that the small charity sector faces.
• Discounted rate: Our rates for Independent Examination are based on a specially discounted approach to reflect the importance we place on ensuring this crucial service is affordable to charities with a limited budget.
• Peace of Mind: Knowing your examination is in safe hands, allowing you to focus on your charity’s mission.
• We proudly serve small to medium-sized charities across a range of sectors, from community groups to established non-profits, all seeking professional accounting support.