By Sector
We’re accountants and business advisers for charities, providing audit, accounts, tax and year-round support.
Whatever your financial or governance needs, our Charities team provides a wide range of services for charitable bodies, ranging from small, grant-making trusts to well-known local and national charities. We offer expert, relevant and up-to-date advice to keep you compliant, help you to fulfil your objectives and maximise the benefit of your charity for its beneficiaries.
We get to know your charity personally and build close, long-term relationships. This way we become your confidants as well as trusted advisers, and team members are on hand to act as an informal sounding board when you need one.
All members of our team (many of whom act as trustees or have experience as accountants or managers within the not-for-profit sector) fully understand the special needs of your sector.
By leveraging our specialist knowledge and sector experience, you can be confident that your charity is well supported. We advise a wide range of charitable bodies, including:
Charities with a gross income over £1million, or those with both gross assets exceeding £3.26million and gross income exceeding £250,000, require an audit. You will need a charity independent examination, once your annual income reaches £25,000 pa. This applies to charities registered solely in England & Wales. If you are a ‘cross border’ charity, registered in Scotland as well as England & Wales, there are different thresholds that apply.
These thresholds are expected to change with effect from 30 September 2026 and apply to accounting years that end on or after this date. Charities in England and Wales with gross income exceeding £1.5 million, or both gross assets exceeding £5 million and gross income exceeding £500,000 will require an audit.
There will also be an increase to the threshold for independent examination from £25,000 to £40,000 which will come into effect from 30 September 2026.
We offer intelligent and focused audit solutions for all types and sizes of charity.
Even if your charity is below the statutory audit threshold, there are several reasons why an audit might still be needed or be beneficial.
An audit provides a higher level of assurance and involves a detailed review of a charity’s financial statements, systems and controls, with the auditor forming an opinion on whether the accounts give a true and fair view. An independent examination is a less intensive process, suitable for smaller charities, which checks that the accounts are consistent with the records and comply with relevant accounting requirements, but does not offer the same level of assurance as an audit.
We have been clients of Hazlewoods for many years and their biggest strength is customer focus. We really appreciate the personal service we get and expert support when needed. The audits carried out are knowledgeable, thorough and completed in a timely manner by a team who are professional, approachable and quick to respond to queries.
Hazelwoods is a highly professional organisation that conducts audits accounts services, with accuracy, integrity, and strong technical expertise. They communicate clearly throughout the process and ensure all regulatory requirements are thoroughly met. What sets them apart is their person-centred approach, they took the time to understand our needs and tailor their service accordingly, building trusted and respectful working relationships.
Working with Scott, Ashleigh and the team at Hazlewoods was a seamless and positive experience. Their communication throughout the entire process was exceptional. We appreciate their professionalism and friendly approach and would highly recommend their services.
The service and support we receive from Hazlewoods is always professional. They are friendly and approachable, no matter who you speak to.
Everyone at James Hopkins Trust is thrilled to be chosen as Hazlewoods charity of the year, partnerships like this truly change the world for charities like us and we couldn’t do what we do without the practical and financial support of local companies, community groups and individuals. We look forward to getting to know Hazlewoods over the next 12 months and welcoming you to Kites Corner – home of JHT.”
