External Audit Services for the WEA

Founded in 1903, the WEA is the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, which is committed to widening participation and education with a social purpose. Further information about the WEA can be found on our website on the following link: https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us Latest annual report and accounts, 2025 Strategy and Impact Report can also be found on our website on the following link: https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us/publications Introduction The Workers' Educational Association is seeking Tenders for the provision of an External Audit function to undertake a number of specific audits each year. Specification of Requirements Tenderers are to be from suitably qualified and experienced registered auditors with a high degree of charity education auditing experience, for the function of external audit to include (but not limited to) the following:- o Demonstrating extensive experience of the following: - Both the Charity SORP and HE/FE SORP - Audit work in the Adult Education Sector - Audit work with a charity similar to the WEA recognising both the sensitivity and demands of working with voluntary organisations - VAT and tax advice and assistance, both within England and Scotland o Attend Audit and Risk Committee and Trustees' meetings o Providing advice and support to the WEA on accounting issues, SORP and charity regulations o Provide coverage throughout England and Scotland