The Association of Charity Independent Examiners is focused on raising the standards of Independent Examination. ACIE supports Independent Examiners and small charities by offering webinars, workshops and other training events.https://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mvkdx3x7oc2fNew Event! Gift Aid Awareness Day Webinar: a Guide for Treasurers and Trustees Thursday, October 01, 2026, 12:30 – 13:30 @ Zoom To book: www.acie.org.uk/event-684212915 Sep 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkdx3x7oc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mkkfdooprs2wTake Five to Stop Fraud. Charities are regular targets of banking fraud. www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/28 Apr 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkfdooprs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3muymy2f2xk2aThe programme for the ACIE Annual On-line Conference (November 12th) is now available. If you undertake Independent Examinations, or have considered undertaking them, this conference offers the latest guidance https://www.acie.org.uk/event-645350208 Sep 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3muymy2f2xk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mkkfdooprs2wTake Five to Stop Fraud. Charities are regular targets of banking fraud. www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/28 Apr 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkfdooprs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3midovoxxmk26This is the final day for early tickets for ACIE's Charity SORP 2026 Day Workshop on May 19th in Birmingham. This workshop will provide an overview of what you need to know about the Charities SORP 2026. Member: £130.00 Non-Member: E£165.00 www.acie.org.uk/event-6459921 https://www.acie.org.uk/event-645992131 Mar 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3midovoxxmk26https://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mibdeju6kc2sAre you preparing your financial processes for the New SORP? The Association of Charity Independent Examiners is offering a one day seminar in Birmingham, on 19th May. Non Members £165 until the end of tomorrow. www.acie.org.uk/event-6459921 https://www.acie.org.uk/event-645992130 Mar 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibdeju6kc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mfoeg4lqes2nAre you searching for advice on applying the SORP 2026? The Association of Charity Independent Examiners is running webinars, and in person workshops, throughout the year. Details and booking here. www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events25 Feb 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfoeg4lqes2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mflwqealc22nThis week's ACIE webinar is The New SORP: The Trustees Annual Report with Jenifer Richardson. To register click below. https://www.acie.org.uk/event-645994324 Feb 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mflwqealc22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mdx6tphibc2gWEBINAR: THE CHARITIES SORP 2026: AN INTRODUCTION Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:30 - 13:30 This is the first of our series of webinars on the Charities SORP 2026. Book here: www.acie.org.uk/event-6459938 https://www.acie.org.uk/event-645993803 Feb 2026 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdx6tphibc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mdffzfpxrk2oIndependent Examination training kicks off next week with the first of our Webinars on Charity SORP 2026 (February 4th, 12:30-13:30). Presenter: Mark Heaton (ACIE Chair) FCCA FCIE DChA Register Here: www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events27 Jan 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdffzfpxrk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mcu47ewux22eCharity SORP 2026 is now out. ACIE is offering training throughout 2026 to help you apply the new SORP to your Independent Examinations. See www.acie.org.uk/events Independent Examination and the Charities SORP 2026 (one-day workshop)Tuesday, May 19, The Studio, 7 Cannon St, Birmingham B2 5EP https://www.acie.org.uk/events20 Jan 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcu47ewux22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3mccei4yekk22ACIE is entering the new year with 40 new training events. We have webinars and training courses throughout the year. In May we are offering a full day training workshop on SORP 2026. www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events13 Jan 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccei4yekk22https://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3m7kb3riea2272025 is drawing to an end, but there is lots to look forward to. ACIE's training events for 2026 are now published. We offer training specifically for Independent Examiners. In 2026 we will be focusing on how to apply the new SORP in your work. All our courses can be found at www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events09 Dec 2025 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kb3riea227https://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4usmaoas22aThe Annual ACIE Online Conference is *next week* November 13th. If you have considered undertaking Independent Examinations this is a very good opportunity to take a taster. All details and booking are here: www.acie.org.uk/event-6048393 https://www.acie.org.uk/event-604839305 Nov 2025 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4usmaoas22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lxc73v5yok2kThis week's webinar is on Debanking, a growing concern for Charities in the UK: more than 1 in 20 charities in the UK has experienced problems. Wednesday 27th August, 12: 30-13:30 Register here to attend or to receive the recording. https://www.acie.org.uk/event-5944292/Registration26 Aug 2025 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxc73v5yok2khttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lummfm66ds2tRegistration for today's webinar, Developing Reserves Policies, closes at noon today. The webinar opens at 12:30. You can book your place here: www.acie.org.uk/event-5969057 https://www.acie.org.uk/event-596905723 Jul 2025 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lummfm66ds2thttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lsgf6tyzas22This week is #SmallCharityWeek. The Association of Charity Independent Examiners exists solely to train and support independent examiners for small charities. If you have been a Trustee and are looking for a different way to support small charities, check out our training: www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events25 Jun 2025 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgf6tyzas22https://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lqoz2l52722bIt's #VolunteersWeek Volunteers work in so many capacities. The Association of Charity Independent Examiners is a volunteer organisation that trains the Independent Examiners who are so necessary for our charity infrastructure. You can find details of our training here: www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events03 Jun 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqoz2l52722bhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lplycalct22rA good time was had at our England & Wales Conference. We had speakers on the SORP, Legacy Management, staff costs and other topics vital for an Independent Examiner. Thank you to our sponsor, Quilter Cheviot. In November we will be online with these and other speakers. www.acie.org.uk/event-604839320 May 2025 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lplycalct22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lnhqxi5xys2lThe ACIE annual England & Wales Conference is on May 15th in London. We have presenters on the financial challenges in the charity sector and trainers discussing aspects of Independent Examination. Join us! www.acie.org.uk/event-5970343 https://www.acie.org.uk/event-597034323 Apr 2025 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhqxi5xys2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lk3zi5wo6k2jEarly Bird ticketing for the ACIE England & Wales Conference ends on March 31st. Booking: www.acie.org.uk/event-5970343 Charles Mesquita (Quilter Cheviot) on Investments Kelly Gallagher (RSMUK) on Reporting Staff Costing Margaret Birse (Tangram Accounting) on Identifying Fraud. 1/2 https://www.acie.org.uk/sys/website/?pageId=1823811 Mar 2025 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk3zi5wo6k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lfrobiht4k2aThe speaker list is now up for the ACIE 2025 conference. We have speakers discussing Investments, Staff Costing, Fraud, Legacies, Governance of Overseas Charities and the upcoming revisions to the SORP. Early Bird booking is now open: https://www.acie.org.uk/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=1800815 Jan 2025 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfrobiht4k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lcfjlmfrwc2kWe've just received the programme from @scvo.scot for The Gathering, and are delighted to be included in the Wednesday programme. I (Farah-Development Manager) will be attending lots of events on finance and governance and hope to have the chance to chat with many of you. https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events03 Dec 2024 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfjlmfrwc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lf5cfsav7c25Happy New Year! Our office is open again for queries. We have the full suite of 2025 workshops and webinars on our events page, including new courses on R&P and Accruals accounting for charities. And our England & Wales Conference (May 15th) is open for bookings: www.acie.org.uk/events https://www.acie.org.uk/events07 Jan 2025 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5cfsav7c25https://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lcwzte424k2qOur information event at the @scvo.scot Gathering will be on Wednesday. Do join us!10 Dec 2024 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcwzte424k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lchugdz5ls2fIt's December and charities are collecting. Keep vigilant and if you suspect a request is coming from an unauthorised source, alert the Charity Commission. If you are collecting, make sure you have two people opening cash boxes/ checking the records of tap donations. #PreventFraud this Christmas.04 Dec 2024 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lchugdz5ls2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lchugdz5ls2fIt's December and charities are collecting. Keep vigilant and if you suspect a request is coming from an unauthorised source, alert the Charity Commission. If you are collecting, make sure you have two people opening cash boxes/ checking the records of tap donations. #PreventFraud this Christmas.04 Dec 2024 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lchugdz5ls2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/acie-uk.bsky.social/post/3lcfjlmfrwc2kWe've just received the programme from @scvo.scot for The Gathering, and are delighted to be included in the Wednesday programme. I (Farah-Development Manager) will be attending lots of events on finance and governance and hope to have the chance to chat with many of you. https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events03 Dec 2024 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:jwzlyr7hs243o7fccijcrzgd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfjlmfrwc2k