1986
Founded
70+
Member Firms
300+
Partners & Directors
UK-Wide
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Who we are

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.

What we offer

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.

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Technical Support

Expert technical guidance on tax, audit, and accounting issues to support your client delivery.

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Inter-Firm Comparison

Benchmark your firm’s performance against peer groups with meaningful data insights.

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Team Support

Support for recruitment, retention, and team development to strengthen your internal capability.

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Affinity Partners

Access a curated network of trusted partners providing tools and services to add value to your firm.

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Swoop

Integrated funding platform helping firms and their clients access finance solutions quickly and efficiently.

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Why join

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.

70+
firms · one alliance
38
years of expertise
UK
national coverage
300+
partners & directors
Top 50
UK alliance

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.

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News

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Events

CharterGroup 2026 Annual Conference

Building Resilience for Tomorrow Date: Thursday 22nd – Friday 23rd October Venue: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry The accountancy profession is […]