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Specialist Charity Accountants
Charity & SORP Compliance Services
Trusted financial reporting for charities and non-profits. We support trustees with independent examinations and accounts prepared in full compliance with Charities SORP requirements.
30+
Years of Accounting Expertise
1,000+
Businesses Supported
100%
SORP Compliant
5
UK Office Locations
Our Services
Comprehensive Charity Compliance Services
Independent Audit
Statutory independent examinations and full audits carried out by qualified professionals, meeting Charity Commission requirements at every level.
SORP Compliant Accounts
Accounts prepared in full accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance.
Trustee Reporting Guidance
Clear, practical guidance to help trustees understand their financial reporting obligations and communicate effectively with stakeholders and donors.
Fund Governance
Expert handling of restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper accounting treatment and governance that satisfies grant funders and regulators.
Why It Matters
Compliance Isn't Optional It's Mission Critical
Every trustee has a legal duty to ensure their charity's finances are reported accurately and transparently. Failure to comply can risk your charity's registration, reputation, and the trust of your donors.
- Ensure transparency - Donors, grantors and the public expect clear, honest financial reporting from the organisations they support.
- Maintain public trust - Properly audited accounts reinforce confidence in how your charity manages and deploys its funds.
- Meet regulatory obligations - The Charity Commission requires accounts prepared to the correct standard. We make sure you're always on the right side of the rules.
- Protect trustees personally - Compliant accounts protect individual trustees from personal liability in the event of regulatory scrutiny.
Compliance by Income Level
Key Regulatory Thresholds
1. Under £25,000 income
Receipts & payments accounts acceptable. No independent examination required unless your governing document says otherwise.
2. £25,000 – £1 million income
Accruals accounts and independent examination required. SORP compliance is mandatory.
3. Over £1 million income
Full statutory audit required. We provide complete audit services for larger charities.
4. Grant-funded bodies
Many grant funders require audited or independently examined accounts regardless of income level.
Who We Work With
Supporting the Full Breadth of the Charity Sector
01/ Small & Medium Charities
Practical, proportionate support for charities at every stage from registration to annual reporting and beyond.
02/ Community Organisations
Community groups, social enterprises, and CIOs that need expert financial guidance without a large in-house team.
03/ Grant Funded Bodies
Organisations relying on grant income who need robust financial reporting to satisfy funder requirements and reporting cycles.
04/ Charitable Trusts
Trusts distributing funds or managing endowments that require specialist SORP knowledge and independent oversight.
Why Choose Us
What Sets Meer & Co Apart
We combine deep sector expertise with the personal attention of a dedicated firm giving you the best of both worlds.
SORP Expertise
Our team understands the Charities SORP in depth. We stay current with every update so your accounts always reflect the latest requirements.
Clear, Practical Guidance
We translate complex regulatory language into plain English, so trustees always understand their obligations and the state of their finances.
Support for Trustees
From onboarding new trustees to managing complex fund accounting, we're a dependable partner throughout your charity's lifecycle.
Timely Completion
We work to your deadlines. Our structured process ensures accounts are delivered on time no last-minute scrambles, no missed filings.
Our Process
How We Work With You
A clear, straightforward process from initial consultation to filed accounts keeping you informed at every step.
1. Free Consultation
We discuss your charity's size, structure and reporting needs to scope out exactly what's required.
2. Document Review
We review your financial documents and ensure everything is complete and ready for the next stage.
3. Accounts Preparation
We prepare full SORP-compliant accounts or conduct your independent examination to the highest standard.
4. Filing & Compliance
We support filing with the Charity Commission and Companies House and remain on hand for any follow-up queries.
Ready to Get Your Charity's Accounts in Order?
Speak to our charity compliance specialists today. We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation let's make compliance simple.