Independent examination and accounts services for UK charities
We provide independent examination, accounts preparation, impact reporting, and AML compliance to charities across England and Wales — at every income level, from under £25,000 to £1 million.
All work is carried out by IFA-regulated practitioners to Charity Commission standards. Whether you are a charity trustee needing your first examination, or a professional seeking a regulated referral partner, we are here to help.
Our services
Everything a charity needs in one place
From a straightforward independent examination to a full end-to-end service covering accounts preparation, impact assessment, and AML compliance — we tailor our service to what your charity actually needs.
Charity accounts examination
Statutory independent examination under s.145 Charities Act 2011. Full IE procedure including risk assessment, transaction sampling, checklist, client queries, and signed examiner's report — to Charity Commission General Directions.
Charity accounts preparation
Receipts and payments or accruals basis accounts prepared to SORP FRS 102. AI-assisted bank transaction categorisation, fund movements, Statement of Financial Activities, and trustee approval workflow.
Quotes, letters & documents
Professional quotes based on income band, formal engagement letters, trustee approval workflow, and secure document upload — from the very first contact through to report issue.
AIAF impact reporting
Annual impact assessment using our proprietary AIAF framework aligned to the Social Value Act and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Supports trustee accountability, grant applications, and public reporting.
Anti-money laundering
Firm-wide AML compliance covering client due diligence, IFA-model risk scoring, charity-specific counter-terrorism checks, SAR flagging, and exportable audit records to meet your regulatory obligations.
Who we work with
For charities, and for the professionals who support them
We work directly with charity trustees and also partner with accountants, solicitors, and other advisers who support the charity sector.
Trustees and charity officers
If your charity has income over £25,000, you are required to have an independent examination. We handle the full process — from issuing an engagement letter to delivering your signed examiner's report — clearly and professionally.
- ✓Registered charities (England & Wales)
- ✓Income £25,000 – £1,000,000
- ✓CIOs, unincorporated associations, charitable companies
- ✓Faith organisations and community groups
- ✓First-time examinations welcome
Accountants, advisers & referral partners
If you prepare accounts for charity clients but are not IFA-regulated to carry out the examination yourself, we can take on the independent examination — maintaining full independence from the accounts preparation.
- ✓Regulated IE when you prepared the accounts
- ✓Formal referral process and engagement letters
- ✓Full documentation and audit trail
- ✓Clear, signed examiner's report for your client
- ✓No conflict — we examine, you prepare
How it works
Simple, transparent process
Get in touch
Tell us about your charity — income level, year end, and what you need. We provide a clear, fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.
Engagement letter
Once agreed, we issue a formal engagement letter for trustee approval. Your responsibilities and ours are clearly set out.
Examination
We carry out the independent examination to Charity Commission standards — sampling transactions, reviewing governance, and raising queries with your team.
Signed report
You receive a signed examiner's report, ready to accompany your annual accounts submitted to the Charity Commission.
Our approach
“Every charity deserves access to professional, affordable, and independent examination services — not just those large enough to afford the big firms.”
We built acct4impact because too many smaller charities struggle to access the examination support they need to meet their Charity Commission obligations. By combining IFA-regulated professional oversight with purpose-built technology, we deliver the same quality of service that larger organisations take for granted — at a price point that works for the whole sector.
Get started
Ready to arrange an examination?
Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a fixed-fee quote. We aim to respond within one working day.
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