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Validera provide internal audit and related governance, risk and compliance services across the private, regulated, public and not for profit sectors.

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Who we are

Your Critical Friend Validera

Validera is a leading provider of specialist Internal Audit, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services. With a track record spanning over 25 years, we help organisations across the private, regulated, public, and not-for-profit sectors navigate uncertainty with confidence.

 

As an independent member of DFK International, we combine the personal touch of a specialist boutique with global reach and resources.

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Our expertise, your success

Audit & Assurance

We provide senior-led, independent verification that moves beyond compliance to deliver high-level confidence and strategic insights into your financial and operational integrity.

Internal Audit
External Quality Assessment Services
External Audit
Grant Audit
Funding Assurance

IT Systems

Our specialist reviews future-proof your digital landscape by identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring data security, and aligning your technology infrastructure with global best practices.

Attestations
Cyber
IT Assurance
IT Project Management

Other services

We translate complex regulatory demands into practical frameworks for risk, governance, and compliance, helping you protect your assets and lead with clarity.

Risk Management
Governance
Compliance
Data Privacy
Information Governance
Supply Chain
Process Improvement
Fraud Awareness, Training & Investigation
Who we are

Sectors we specialise in

Public Sector

Providing independent assurance across the UK public sector, leveraging insider expertise to ensure compliance, transparency, accountability, and achieve Value for Money.

Regulated

We provide the high-level assurance required to navigate Regulatory frameworks, strengthening the control environment that protects your assets and stakeholder confidence.

Not-for-Profit / Third

We safeguard your mission and reputation by ensuring monies are accounted for, protecting trust through tailored audits that focus on front-line impact.

Corporate & Commercial

We transform risk into a competitive advantage for businesses, delivering senior-led insights that streamline operations, protect assets, and support confident, high-stakes decision-making.

"Helpful in getting us over the line"

Validera were very helpful in getting us over the line in a short turnaroud time. The audit was thorough with a detailed report.

Chief Finance Office

(Multi Academy Trust Client – South East)

"Well planned & professionally undertaken"

The external audit of the newly introduced Subcontracting Standard was well planned and professionally undertaken within timescales.

Group Partnerships Manager

(College Client – East Midlands)

“Provided strong assurance”

Validera produced a comprehensive audit scope document and clear timeline, The system to load audit documents was simple to use and update. The audit report was delivered on time and provided strong assurance. The auditor kept all stakeholders updated throughout the process.

Strategy Consultant

(Financial Services Client – South East)

“Good level challenge

The internal audit process ran smoothly with a good level of challenge. The final report provides reassurance that the actions we have taken are sufficient.

Chief Operating Officer

(Multi Academy Trust Client – North East)

“Informative assurance”

Well organized and informative asssurance process.

Head of Registry & Funding

(College Client – South West)

"Constructive & Collaborative"

I found the audit process a constructive and collaborative one; our meetings included extended and in-depth conversations where I was challenged on aspects of data protection and information governance processes and procedures in the college, and asked to provide evidence for points that were raised, but also allowed to broaden the scope of the conversation to include upcoming changes and longer term plans. The combination of challenge on current procedures, and inquiry on the medium to long term, made for a robust process.

Data Protection Officer

(College Client – South Central)

"Critical friend"

A much valued critical friend.

Director of Finance

(College Client – West Midlands)

"Confidence in Validera"

This was a new piece of audit work for the sector but we had confidence in Validera’s ability having used them for other assignments and they lived up to their reputation providing a well organised and thorough audit.

Deputy Principal Finance & Resources

(College Client – East Midlands)

"Accommodating & Helpful"

Validera were really accommodating and helpful.

Finance Manager

(Specialist Institution – London)

"Transparent & Smooth"

The audit process was transparent and smooth with excellent communication throughout the process.

Director of Quality & Performance

(College Client – East Midlands)

"Efficient & Professional"

Efficient and professional service.

Financial Controller

(Non Department Government Body – London)

"Inclusive. Professional. Understanding"

The audit was completed in an inclusive manner and gave all relevant staff the opportunity to be part of it. It was conducted professionally and the auditor fully understood the nature of our work.

Prison Education Manager

(Education Client – South Central)

"Inclusive. Professional. Understanding"

The audit was completed in an inclusive manner and gave all relevant staff the opportunity to be part of it. It was conducted professionally and the auditor fully understood the nature of our work.

Prison Education Manager

(Education Client – South Central)

"Positive Experience"

Positive Experience. The auditor was professional and timely in their communication. Support was provided at every juncture of the process.

Director of School Improvement

(Multi Academy Trust Client – West Midlands)

"Fresh & Innovative"

We found their approach fresh & innovative.

Director of Finance

(College Client – East Midlands)

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