Not-for-profit organisations face increasing pressure to deliver greater impact with fewer resources. Heightened scrutiny, changing regulatory landscapes, and constrained public funding demand a sharper focus on transparency, value for money, and long-term sustainability.
We support charities, Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), schools, colleges, and universities with tailored financial, governance and risk solutions that strengthen organisational resilience and public trust.
Core Not-for-Profit Services
Regulatory Assurance and Governance Advisory
We help boards and trustees navigate sector-specific governance codes, charity law, and funding conditions. Our services include governance structure reviews, trustee training, regulatory compliance audits, and assurance mapping. We also support the design of governance frameworks that clarify accountabilities across complex stakeholder environments, including donor-funded and grant-based programmes.
Financial Reporting and Audit Services
Our not-for-profit audit method reflects the distinct accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and reputational sensitivities of the sector. We provide external and internal audit services, independent examinations, and SORP-compliant financial statements. We advise on fund accounting, restricted income tracking, and donor reporting requirements to ensure transparency and stewardship.
Risk Management and Internal Controls
We support organisations in embedding robust risk management frameworks tailored to their charitable objectives. This includes financial control reviews, fraud risk assessments, and risk register development. Our teams are experienced in balancing regulatory requirements with operational realities in housing associations, education providers, and charities with international footprints.
Strategic Financial Planning and Resilience
We offer long-term financial modelling, scenario analysis, and sustainability reviews to support strategic planning. For housing associations and RSLs, we conduct covenant modelling, rent-setting reviews, and funding strategy development. In education, we support financial health assessments, resource allocation planning, and capital project feasibility aligned with regulatory guidance from funding councils and oversight bodies.
Sector Advisory Services
Grant and Funding Optimisation
We help clients strengthen funding applications and donor engagement strategies through cost recovery modelling, outcome measurement frameworks, and value-for-money analysis. For publicly funded bodies, we advise on regulatory compliance and audit readiness related to funding terms and reporting obligations.
Transformation and Digital Strategy
We support digital transformation strategies including finance system upgrades, reporting automation, and donor CRM implementation. Our advisory includes guidance on data protection, digital risk governance, and improving transparency through technology.
Workforce and Organisational Effectiveness
We provide benchmarking, workforce planning, and operating model reviews to ensure the efficient deployment of people and resources. This includes cost-efficiency assessments for back-office functions and strategic reviews to support mergers, collaborations, or group structures.
Why Choose Our Not-for-Profit Team
Sector Expertise: Deep experience across housing, education, and charity sectors, underpinned by technical excellence
Purpose Aligned: Practical solutions designed to enhance impact, transparency, and resilience
Independent Assurance: Trusted by boards, regulators, and funders to deliver objective, credible advice
End-to-End Support: From compliance and reporting to strategy and transformation, we provide integrated insight across the sector
Getting Started
Contact our not-for-profit specialists to explore how we can help you meet today’s challenges while securing a sustainable future. Our team works with purpose-led organisations across the UK to build financial clarity, strengthen governance, and unlock value for beneficiaries and communities.
