Built by accountants, for accountants
We bring together independent chartered accountancy firms who share a commitment to excellence — giving them the collective strength to compete and thrive.
CharterGroup is an alliance of independent chartered accountancy firms across the UK. We exist to help our members grow — by sharing knowledge, pooling resources, and providing access to expert support that would be out of reach for firms working alone.
Whether you're focused on client retention, team development, or expanding your services, CharterGroup gives you the frameworks, relationships, and expertise to move forward with confidence.
"The power of many, with the independence you've earned."
Collaboration
Peer networks and forums for knowledge sharing across member firms.
Technical Excellence
Access to deep technical guidance on tax, audit, and accounting standards.
Training & Development
CPD programmes, workshops, and leadership training tailored for firms.
Network Power
A national network of peers, referral partners, and shared resources.
Services designed to grow your firm
Practical support, insight, and development opportunities to help your firm perform better, scale faster, and stay competitive.
Development Programmes
Structured CPD, leadership development, and tailored learning pathways designed for accountancy practices.
Learn more →Technical Support
Expert technical guidance on tax, audit, and accounting issues to support your client delivery.
Learn more →Inter-Firm Comparison
Benchmark your firm’s performance against peer groups with meaningful data insights.
Learn more →Team Support
Support for recruitment, retention, and team development to strengthen your internal capability.
Learn more →Affinity Partners
Access a curated network of trusted partners providing tools and services to add value to your firm.
Learn more →Swoop
Integrated funding platform helping firms and their clients access finance solutions quickly and efficiently.
Learn more →The power of many
Independent doesn't mean alone. CharterGroup members gain a competitive edge through collective strength — without sacrificing the autonomy that makes their firms special.
Increased profitability
Access benchmarking, pricing guidance, and growth toolkits that directly improve your firm's financial performance.
Access to deep expertise
Tap into specialist technical knowledge across tax, audit, and advisory — without the overhead of a large in-house team.
Competitive advantage
Compete with larger regional and national firms using shared resources, brand tools, and collective buying power.
A community that gets it
Surround yourself with peers who understand the unique challenges of running an independent practice.
What our members say
"What we value most about CharterGroup is the culture of collaboration. The willingness of member firms to share ideas, challenges, and best practice creates a trusted environment that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Being able to learn from peers who truly understand our business has helped us make better decisions and continuously improve how we operate."
"CharterGroup's affinity partnerships provide real, practical value to our firm. Through these relationships, we've gained access to trusted suppliers, specialist resources, and expert guidance—often at more competitive rates than we could secure independently. Just as importantly, CharterGroup continually looks for new ways to support member firms, ensuring the partnerships remain relevant and aligned with the evolving needs of the profession. This proactive approach makes the membership feel both commercially and strategically valuable."
"One of the standout benefits of CharterGroup is the wide variety of clubs available to employees at all levels. These groups encourage engagement, learning, and connection beyond our own firm, helping our team build confidence, broaden their perspectives, and feel part of something bigger. It's a fantastic way to invest in our people while strengthening our wider professional network."
"Being a member of CharterGroup since 2006 has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The annual conference is a highlight in our calendar. It provides a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day work, connect with like-minded firms, meet up with colleagues from around the country with whom we have become friends over the years as well as welcome and make new friends, and openly share ideas and experiences. Sessions are often practical, but there is always thought leadership which we hold on to. We always leave inspired, challenged, better informed, and with practical insights we can immediately apply within our firm. The relationships built through CharterGroup over the last 20 years have been, and will continue to be of great value."



