Our national charity and not-for-profit specialists are committed to providing a comprehensive range of audit and accounting services specifically tailored to meet the needs of charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Our charity accounting experience

At the heart of UHY is a deep commitment to supporting the not-for-profit sector. We work with more than 300 charity and NFP sector clients, of varying sizes and with a range of objects, across the UK. Our work includes advising grant making trusts, international charities, educational bodies, academies, membership associations, and many other charities and trusts across the UK.

Our experienced charity specialists are dedicated to helping charities and other not-for-profit entities navigate the financial complexities of running their organisations, ensuring they remain financially sound and focused on achieving their core objectives.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in consistently outstanding feedback from the sector. This includes 100% of our charity clients participating in the 2024 survey awarding UHY the top score for our overall service, placing UHY in first position in the magazine’s ‘Charity Auditor Awards 2024’ shortlist. This recognition highlights the incredible work of our charity and not-for-profit team and their dedication to helping the sector prosper.

We are also actively involved in the sector and are proud members of the Charity Finance Group. We are appointed to the approved panel of Interim Managers for the Charity Commission, with four of our partners approved to take interim manager appointments for charities identified by the Commission as either being the subject of an inquiry, or where misconduct or mismanagement has occurred.

Our charity specific services 

We provide our charity and not-for-profit clients with the technical support they require to meet their financial and administrative challenges, offering a professional and friendly service that is driven by the needs of your organisation. The services we provide to the sector include:

Financial reporting
  • Auditing
  • Independent examination
  • Advice on governance
  • Compliance with FRS102, Charities Act and SORP
Tax planning and compliance
  • VAT, particularly in relation to property
  • PAYE and NIC advice
  • Corporation Tax
  • Trust advice
  • Planning to minimise liabilities
Management services
  • Budgeting
  • Cashflow projections
  • Management reporting
  • Internal Audits
  • Payroll
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts preparation
Fundraising/ Trading
  • Gift Aid
  • Formation of limited companies for trading purposes
  • Setting up branches
Other not-for-profit accounting services
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Dealing with the Charity Commission

Charity and not-for-profit outlook

Our 2024/25 Outlook aims to bring you the salient issues relevant to the sector at this time.

From our insights on the key issues impacting the sector to updates on the latest regulatory issues, we examine what you can do to ensure your charity is prepared for the future.  

Charity and NFP Outlook cover 2024
20th May 2024
Charity & NFP Outlook 2024

Download our 2024/25 charity and NFP outlook 

Charity brochure front page
10th Jan 2025
Our charity credentials

Download our brochure to learn about our credentials in the sector and meet our national team.

Our charity sector blog

As part of our commitment to keep our clients informed and up-to-date with the latest developments and ideas in the sector, we have a long-established charities sector blog which covers the latest issues, including any announcements from the Charity Commission, and explains how these issues could affect you. Visit our insights page to view our latest charity resources.

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