Grant Audits

Helping you meet funding conditions with confidence

A grant audit isn’t just about compliance — it’s about trust, accountability, and transparency. We work with charities, research organisations, and businesses to ensure every pound of funding is accounted for properly.

1

Meet Funding Requirements

Satisfy the audit and reporting obligations of your grant provider.

2

Maintain Credibility

Demonstrate good governance and financial control to funders and stakeholders.

3

Ensure Accuracy

Verify that all grant expenditure is eligible and supported by clear evidence.

4

Gain Assurance

Receive an independent, professional opinion that gives funders complete confidence.

How our grant audit services benefit your organisation

At Forrester Boyd, we combine technical expertise with practical insight to deliver thorough, efficient grant audits that stand up to scrutiny.

1

Compliance Verification

We confirm that funding has been used in line with grant terms, conditions, and reporting requirements.

2

Detailed Financial Review

Our audits ensure all claims and supporting documentation are accurate, eligible, and properly authorised.

3

Funding Partner Assurance

We provide reports that satisfy grant providers, regulators, and external stakeholders.

4

Process Improvements

Identify opportunities to improve record-keeping, reporting, and internal financial controls.

5

Sector Experience

We’ve worked with charities, educational institutions, local authorities, and commercial grant recipients — bringing a clear understanding of the expectations of major funding bodies.

Who needs a grant audit?

Grant audits may be required for any organisation receiving funding from a public body, charity, or private source.

You may need an audit if you:

Receive government or local authority funding (e.g. UKRI, Innovate UK, DEFRA).
Manage EU or international funding requiring independent certification.
Operate as a charity or not-for-profit with restricted or project-based grants.
Are an academy trust, school, or university receiving education or research funding.
Deliver business growth or R&D projects supported by external grants.
Need to provide an independent accountant’s report or agreed-upon procedures to a funder.

Sector specialists

Our dedicated audit specialists have extensive experience in verifying grants across education, research, charity, and commercial sectors.

We understand the documentation, reporting formats, and funder expectations that apply to each type of grant.

We tailor every audit to your funding body’s specific requirements, ensuring full compliance while identifying areas where your reporting and financial management processes can be strengthened.

More than compliance

A grant audit shouldn’t just tick boxes — it should add value.

Our work goes beyond verification to provide meaningful feedback that supports your governance and strengthens your relationship with funders.

Our approach combines rigour with efficiency, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on delivering successful projects.

Confidence that funding is used appropriately and transparently.

Improved accuracy in financial reporting and claims.

Better systems for managing future grants.

Independent assurance that enhances your organisation’s credibility.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the questions we’re most often asked about grant audits:

A grant audit is an independent review confirming that funds have been spent in accordance with the grant agreement and supported by appropriate documentation.

Many funders — including government agencies, charities, and research bodies — require an independent audit or accountant’s report to confirm how funding has been used.

Most audits are needed at the end of the grant period, but it’s best to plan early to ensure records are ready for review.

Typically, you’ll need evidence of expenditure, invoices, payroll records, bank statements, and any correspondence with the funding body.

Yes, we work across multiple funding streams, including government, research, education, and charitable grants.

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