Charities SORP lease amendments
Practical insights on achieving compliance with new lease requirements in an efficient and effective way

Financial reporting and charity experts from Forvis Mazars will offer a practical and interactive workshop focused on the lease accounting amendments to the Charities SORP as well as FRS102 and what they mean for your charity.

Effective from 1 January 2026, these changes will impact charities reporting under both Charities SORP and FRS 102 alike, with significant changes to the lease accounting requirements. This session is designed to help you move beyond compliance and understand how these changes can create real opportunities for your charity.

What this workshop will cover:

• Through a hands-on and engaging session, our specialists will guide you through:
• The key changes to lease accounting introduced in the latest Charities SORP and FRS 102 amendments
• Practical implications of the new lease accounting requirements
• Common challenges charities may face during implementation
• How to deal with non-standard leases frequently seen in the charity sector, such as peppercorn arrangements, social donations leases, informal arrangements and more
• How to approach transition efficiently and effectively

Turning compliance into opportunity:

This workshop will also explore how organisations can:

• Use the transition as a catalyst to review and improve existing processes
• Identify opportunities within leasing arrangements
• Leverage technology to streamline reporting and compliance
• Enhance the quality, accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting

Live demo:
The session will include a demonstration of the LOIS leasing platform, showcasing how technology can support the adoption of the new leasing requirements and simplify ongoing compliance.

Format: 
A practical workshop combining expert insights, real-world examples and live demonstration, with opportunities for questions and discussion throughout.