Charity Audits

Specialist Charity Audits that build trust

Charities and not-for-profit organisations face unique financial and regulatory challenges. Trustees are accountable not only for ensuring compliance with charity law and the Charity Commission requirements but also for maintaining the trust of donors, beneficiaries, and regulators.

Our audit service for charities is designed to provide reassurance that your financial statements are accurate, your internal controls are robust, and your reporting obligations are being met. We also highlight opportunities to strengthen governance and improve financial transparency, helping trustees demonstrate accountability and safeguard the charity’s reputation.

How We Support Charities:

• Ensuring compliance with the Charities Act and Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

• Reviewing governance arrangements and risk management practices.

• Providing independent assurance to trustees, funders, and stakeholders.

• Advising on internal controls and systems to improve efficiency.

• Offering practical recommendations that add value beyond compliance.

Who this service is for

• Registered charities and incorporated charities (CIOs/companies limited by guarantee)
• Not‑for‑profit organisations, membership bodies and foundations
• Grant‑funded projects requiring funder‑mandated assurance
• First‑time audits following growth beyond the audit threshold

What’s included

• Statutory audit as required by thresholds
• Risk‑based planning tailored to your charity’s activities and funding
• Review of governance, internal controls and fraud risk
• Income recognition (donations, legacies, grants, trading, events)
• Restricted/unrestricted funds, reserves and designated funds
• Charities SORP (FRS 102) compliance review
• Consolidation support for groups and trading subsidiaries
• Management letter with clear, prioritised recommendations
• Attending trustee meetings to present findings and answer questions

Outcome: a high‑quality audit that satisfies regulators and funders while giving trustees actionable insights.

Our approach

1. Discovery & scoping – understand your structure, funding mix and key risks.
2. Planning – materiality, risk assessment and bespoke work programmes.
3. Fieldwork – on‑site or remote testing with minimal disruption to operations.
4. Reporting – draft accounts review, audit opinion and management letter.
5. Debrief – presentation to trustees with practical next steps.

We bring a supportive, collaborative style that recognises volunteer capacity and the realities of busy finance teams.

Why choose Lambert Chapman for your charity audit?

• Sector expertise – specialist team focused on charities and not-for-profit organisations.
• Proportionate audits – right‑sized testing and plain‑English reporting.
• Continuity – consistent team year‑on‑year, not a revolving door.
• Timely delivery – clear timetable aligned to trustee sign‑off dates.
• Funders & regulators – experience with common funder requirements and Charity Commission expectations.

➡️ Request a no-obligation audit quote for your charity

We’d love to hear from you.

📞 Call 01376 326266 (Braintree), 01621 852191 (Maldon) or 020 7148 0872 (Shoreditch London).

✉️ Or email info@lambert-chapman.co.uk for clear, professional advice.

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