Why it matters
Good reporting builds trust
Charities must file an annual report with the Charities Regulator within ten months of their financial year end. Charities set up as companies limited by guarantee (CLGs) must also file an annual return and accounts with the CRO.
Funders often require audited accounts and grant reports, and restricted funds must be tracked and reported separately. Mistakes can put future funding at risk.
We help your board and finance team get this right, and explain the results in plain English to your trustees.
Our services for you
Our services for charities
- Statutory audits and independent examinations
- Accounts under the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
- Restricted and unrestricted fund reporting
- Grant and funder reports
- Charities Regulator annual report support
- CRO annual returns for CLGs
- Payroll for charity staff
- Charitable donation scheme and CHY number advice
How we help
Who we work with
- Registered charities of every size
- Companies limited by guarantee (CLGs)
- Community and voluntary groups
- Sports clubs and associations
- Organisations funded by the HSE, Pobal and local authorities
Key requirements
What charities must file
- Charities Regulator: annual report within 10 months of year end
- CRO (for CLGs): annual return within 56 days of the annual return date
- Revenue: payroll, and returns under the charitable donation scheme
- Funders: grant reports and audited accounts where required
How it works
Working with us
Free consultation
We look at your size, funding and reporting needs, then give you a fixed fee.
Planning
We agree the timetable with your treasurer or finance manager.
Accounts and audit
We prepare the accounts and carry out the audit or independent examination.
Board and filings
We present to your board and help file with the CRO and Charities Regulator.
FAQ
Common questions
Does our charity need an audit?
It depends on your income, your constitution, your funders and whether you are a company. Many charities need an audit because a funder or their constitution requires it. We can tell you what applies to you.
What is the Charities SORP?
The Statement of Recommended Practice sets out how charities should prepare their accounts under FRS 102, including how to report restricted funds and activities.
Can you help us report restricted funds?
Yes. We set up your records so restricted and unrestricted funds are tracked separately during the year, which makes year-end reporting much easier.
Do you work with small community groups?
Yes. We work with small voluntary groups as well as larger charities with paid staff.
What is the charitable donation scheme?
It lets approved charities claim a tax refund on donations of €250 or more in a year from a single donor. You need a CHY number from Revenue to take part.
Talk to us about your charity
Send us a short message. We will reply with the next steps and a fixed quote.
- Phone
- +353 1 960 9126
- info@ameadvisors.ie
- Office
- 77 Lower Camden Street, Dublin D02 XE80