About Validera
Your critical friend - Validera
Validera is a trading identity of HW Controls & Assurance Ltd. Established in the mid 1990’s as the internal audit team of Haines Watts we became Validera from 1st April 2023.
Our name Validera reflects our approach to validating our clients control environments against good practice and ensuring that they suitably support their development in the next era of their own strategic plans; we’re here to help them Improve, Comply and Optimise their operations.
Our Mission
At Validera, our mission is to empower organisations to improve, comply, and optimise through expert internal audit, governance, risk, and compliance services. We assess and strengthen control environments, guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes, and support strategic growth. By delivering independent, innovative, and high-quality assurance, we foster transparency, enhance resilience, and unlock sustainable value, built on lasting relationships, shaped by our ethical and client-centric values
The Validera difference
Focused on our clients
We are client oriented and obsessed – we are adaptable, flexible and design solutions which exceed client expectations.
Act the right way
We do the right thing – we act ethically, honesty, openly and with integrity.
Think differently
We are courageous and innovative – we grasp opportunities, we’re brave and we think differently.
Ideas over hierarchy
We value ideas over hierarchy – we are one inclusive team within Validera and when working with our clients.
Everyone matters
We believe everyone matters – we are a people business, we treat everyone with respect and encourage everyone to be themselves.
Our commitment to environmental and social responsibility
Validera views sustainability as a continuous journey of ethical stewardship and operational integrity. Internally, we prioritize resource efficiency and a diverse, inclusive culture that fosters community impact. For our clients, we integrate sustainability into the audit framework, providing assurance over environmental targets and social value initiatives.
Our approach moves beyond basic reporting to ensure that sustainability goals are embedded within the core risk management strategy. By acting as a principled partner, we help organizations align their internal controls with their long-term environmental and social commitments, driving authentic, responsible growth.