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Community and local charities
Bookkeeping, payroll, year-end accounts and independent examination at fixed fees, from people who understand small charities.
Community accountingAccountants for charities and social purpose organisations
Charity finance, done properly.
We look after the books, the accounts and the numbers that trustees and funders rely on. From London community groups to international NGOs, we work only with organisations that exist to do good.
“Accounting Without Borders is simply the best financial partner we have found for the NGO sector. Their expertise in UK charity accounting, Charity Commission reporting, and managing complex restricted and designated funds is unparalleled.”
The Global Wellness Initiative
Charity Finance Group member
Association of Charity Independent Examiners member
ICAEW Charity Community member
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Xero certified advisors
Rated 5.0 by our clients
Who we work with
Every engagement starts with the size and shape of your organisation, not a standard package. These are the four groups we know best.
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Established UK charities
Management accounts, SORP 2026 transition, board reporting and a part-time finance director when you need one.
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International NGOs
Donor-ready accounts, finance systems aligned to INPAS and practical training for teams working across borders.
International work04
Funders and infrastructure bodies
Finance support for your grantees and members: health checks, training and reviews across a whole portfolio.
Partner with usWhat is changing for charities
Three changes your trustees need to understand this year.
We follow the rules closely so you do not have to. This is where we are helping charities most right now.
Charities SORP 2026
The biggest change to charity accounting in a decade applies to reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. What applies depends on your income tier.
Use the SORP 2026 NavigatorNew audit and examination thresholds
For financial years ending on or after 30 September 2026, independent examination starts above £40,000 and audit above £1.5 million. Some charities can now move from audit to examination.
What it means for your charityDigital filing at Companies House
Charitable companies will soon have to file tagged accounts through approved software, as paper and web filing for accounts are withdrawn.
Ask us how to get readyHow working with us feels
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We listen first
A free 30-minute conversation about your charity, your funding and what is keeping your treasurer up at night.
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You know the fee upfront
A fixed fee for an agreed scope, set out in plain English before any work starts. No hourly surprises.
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Every set of accounts is reviewed by a qualified accountant
Our team does the detailed work, and a qualified accountant reviews and signs off everything before it reaches your trustees.
What our clients say
“AWB conducted a thorough internal audit for our partner in Berlin. Their meticulous approach provided us with a clear overview of their financial controls and identified areas for improvement, strengthening our overall governance.”
“As a charity, partnering with Accounting Without Borders (AWB) has been a transformative experience for our financial management and organisational sustainability.”
“[AWB] has been instrumental in providing expert accounting services on the ground. [Their] dedication ensures transparency and accountability, giving us complete confidence in how funds are managed, even across continents.”
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 client reviews. Read all reviews.
Insights
New charity thresholds: do you still need an audit?
What the September 2026 changes mean for examination, audit and receipts and payments accounts.
Income recognition under SORP 2026
Grants, contracts, donations and legacies, and the difference between conditions and restrictions.
Why SORP 2026 could catch many charities off guard
Why preparation should start well before year end, and how to check where your charity stands.
Free tools to see where you stand
Built from the questions we are asked most. No sign-up needed to start.
Talk to us about your charity's finances.
A free, no-obligation 30-minute call. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.