Grant Audit & Assurance

Organisations receiving or distributing grant funding face increasing scrutiny from funders, regulators, and stakeholders. At Menzies, we provide a comprehensive range of audit and assurance services to help you meet grant conditions, demonstrate impact, and strengthen internal controls.

Whether you’re preparing for a funder audit, verifying deliverables, or reviewing internal policies, our team offers practical, collaborative support tailored to your needs.

As part of HLB International, we also support cross-border grant projects with global expertise and local insight.

We take a partner-led, solutions-focused approach to grant audit & assurance. Our team works closely with clients to understand the specific requirements of each grant agreement and deliver tailored support that adds value beyond compliance.

We aim to:

• Simplify complex reporting requirements
• Strengthen internal systems and controls
• Provide clear, actionable insights
• Build confidence with funders and stakeholders

Our services are designed to meet the expectations of a wide range of funders. Our team brings experience working with grant conditions and reporting requirements from funders such as:

• UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
• European Commission (e.g. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+)
• Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
• Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
• Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)
• Homes England
• Greater London Authority (GLA)
• Norad – Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
• Sida – Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
• IKI – International Climate Initiative
• Blue Action Fund

This list is illustrative and not exhaustive, we tailor our approach to meet the specific requirements of each funder and welcome enquiries relating to other grant-making bodies.

Our services are designed to be flexible and scalable, whether you’re managing a single grant or a portfolio of international funding streams, and are tailored to meet the specific expectations of each funder, including UK public bodies, EU institutions, and international donors.

We offer a flexible suite of services designed to support both grant recipients and funders. These can be tailored to specific grant conditions, reporting requirements, and organisational needs.

Audit & Assurance

• Grant Audits under ISA 800/805 for special purpose financial statements
• ISAE 3000 Assurance Reports for non-financial information
• Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) tailored to funder specifications
• Funder-Side Audits to verify grant spend and compliance by recipients

Advisory & Capacity Building

• Compliance Advisory to help organisations meet grant conditions and strengthen internal controls
• Grant Management Training for finance and programme teams preparing for audits or managing complex grants
• Policy & Procedure Reviews to assess alignment with grant terms and identify gaps

Due Diligence & Verification

• Due Diligence for Grant Makers to assess potential grantees’ systems, governance, and financial controls
• Verification of Deliverables & Impact to independently validate outputs, milestones, and reported outcomes