Public sector bodies face intense pressure around grants: scrutiny is high, rules are complex, and errors risk clawback, reputational damage and programme failure, making robust controls essential.
We help NHS organisations, local authorities, government departments and commercial grant recipients manage funding risk with confidence. Our support spans the full lifecycle—from eligibility and claims verification to monitoring, delivery support and close-out—while strengthening controls, evidence and training. Each year, we assure over £7bn across programmes, combining audit, compliance and managed services tailored to your capacity and delivery needs.
Grants & scheme assurance
Across £7bn annually, we identify assurance gaps, combining detailed testing with programme insight to prove control, not just describe it.
Independent application assessment
Inconsistent decisions create risk—we apply rules and standards to deliver clear, defensible, audit-ready decisions.
Systems & controls reviews
Control weaknesses aren’t hidden, just missed—we reveal breakdowns and strengthen assurance before audits or scrutiny.
Why Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton brings a practical, delivery-focused approach to grants assurance. We focus on clear governance, proportionate controls and evidence that meets funder expectations — without creating unnecessary burden. Working across government and with commercial grant recipients, we target the areas that most often create challenge, helping you navigate scrutiny, maintain momentum and demonstrate that funding is delivering intended outcomes and value.