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Charity Commission Warns on Key Risks for Charities

A new “Charity Sector Risk Assessment” recently published by the Charity Commission identifies some of the serious risks charities in England and Wales are facing. The report draws on data from annual returns, serious incident reports and casework. It notes several pressures that are making it harder for many charities.

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New Charity SORP: What you need to Know

If you’re involved with a charity – whether you’re on the board, manage the accounts, or provide support behind the scenes – you may have heard that there are some changes coming to the way charities report their finances. The biggest step in that process has been completed with the

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Ask our experts: VAT essentials for Charities and NFPs

VAT is one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas of taxation for charities and not-for-profits. From business vs. non-business activities to partial exemption, grant funding, and property transactions, getting VAT right is critical – and getting it wrong can be costly. In this edition of our Ask Our

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Important news for charities and nfps

What your charity needs to know for 2025-26

It’s a year of significant transition for the charity and not-for-profit sector. From the publication of the new Charities SORP exposure draft and changes to audit thresholds, to the growing importance of sustainability reporting and investment governance, there are a host of regulatory and strategic developments shaping how charities operate.

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UHY ranked no. 1 for charity audits

UHY has been named as the leading audit firm for overall service levels in Charity Finance Magazine’s 2024 Audit Survey. We are delighted to share that UHY has been ranked number 1 for overall service levels in Civil Society’s 2024 Charity Finance Audit Survey. This recognition underscores our commitment to

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Charity Commission warns charities about fraud prevention

The Charity Commission has issued a warning reminder to large, incorporated charities about changes to the law on preventing fraud. A new failure to prevent fraud offence will come into force on 1 September 2025 for all large organisations, including charities. Who does this apply to? This new offence is

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The Value of Partner-Led Audits for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

When it comes to auditing, small and medium-sized businesses often find themselves navigating a crowded marketplace of firms promising efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. However, not all audit services are created equal, and the choice of audit partner can significantly influence the quality of the audit and the value it brings

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Protecting charities: New guidance on fraud and cyber crime 

With last week being Charity Fraud Awareness Week, the Charity Commission has unveiled updated guidance to help trustees protect their charities from fraud and cyber crime. This follows the regulator revealing that it opened 603 cases related to fraud and 99 cases involving cyber crime in the past year. Simplified

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UHY Ross Brooke Proudly Supports the YNRA Charity Run

At UHY Ross Brooke, we believe in making a difference not just through our work, but in our communities as well. That’s why we are proud to support the YNRA (You’ll Never Run Alone) charity run, a special event for an important cause. The YNRA run is no ordinary challenge.

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