Helping you prosper
We are delighted to announce that UHY has once again been recognised as the leading audit firm for overall service levels in the Charity Finance Magazine Audit Survey 2025. This year, 33 of our charity clients took part, moving us into the larger firm category (over 30 respondents) and making this achievement even more significant.
Key highlights from the 2025 Survey
- UHY named Number 1 for overall service: We are delighted to have secured the top ranking for overall service levels in the larger firm category, placing us first in the ‘Charity Auditor Awards 2025’ shortlist. This fantastic result is a testament to the exceptional quality and dedication our teams provide to charity clients year after year.
- Outstanding charity expertise: 97% of respondents awarded us top marks for both charity expertise and technical competence, reflecting the deep sector knowledge and technical excellence our teams bring to every engagement.
- Commitment to transparency and value for money: We were one of the few firms not to receive a single complaint about fees, in a year when fee-related concerns were the most common across the sector (77 complaints overall).
- Sector leadership and visibility: Our National Head of Charities & Not-for-Profit, Tracey Moore, was once again invited to provide expert commentary for the survey, reinforcing our position as sector leaders.
Sector trends and insights
The 2025 survey, now in its 34th year, reflects a period of significant change for the charity sector. The introduction of the new SORP and the growing role of AI in audit are shaping the landscape, with charities facing new requirements around narrative reporting, sustainability disclosures and financial resilience.
At UHY, we are committed to supporting our clients through these changes, providing clear guidance and proactive communication. To help you get to grips with the changes, we’ve prepared a practical summary of the top 10 updates and what they mean for your charity – you can read our SORP 2026 factsheet here. Over the coming weeks, we will be speaking with our clients and sharing a number of other resources to help you prepare for the changes.
Thank you
We would like to thank all our clients who took part in this year’s Charity Finance Audit Survey. Your feedback is invaluable - it not only helps us continually improve our service but also enables us to maintain our position as the number one firm for overall service in the charity sector.
Tracey Moore, Head of UHY’s National Charity and Not-for-Profit Group, comments:
“Thank you to our clients for your continued trust and partnership, and to our dedicated charity team for their commitment to delivering outstanding service. This recognition is a reflection of your hard work, expertise and passion for supporting the sector. At UHY, our purpose is ‘helping you prosper’, and this ethos is embedded in everything we do, from nurturing strong client relationships to fostering a culture of excellence within our teams.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to providing expert guidance that empowers our clients to thrive as the sector adapts to significant change. With the introduction of the new SORP and an increased emphasis on sustainability and transparent reporting, we recognise that many charities are navigating new requirements and expectations.
We are here to help and will be offering hands-on support to ensure you feel confident and well-informed. As always, we remain dedicated to delivering industry leading support, technical excellence and sector insight to help our charity clients prosper.”
