Theatr Cymru invites tender bids from eligible accountancy firms to provide External Audit services for a period of three financial years, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with the option of extending the contract for up to a further two years.
The audit will need to comply with relevant auditing standards, including International (UK) Auditing Standards, and the statutory requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House.
Service Requirements
The service should include:
- Auditing of Theatr Cymru's annual accounts.
- Preparation of annual statements of accounts in accordance with charity standards.
- Attending an annual meeting of the Finance and Executive Affairs Committee to present the findings.
- Providing appropriate reports to the Committee, the Board, and the statutory authorities.
- Supporting officers with financial reporting requirements to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
- Assisting with Theatre Tax Relief claims to HMRC.
- Responding to relevant queries within a reasonable timeframe (usually 5–10 working days)
- Complying with GDPR and appropriate measures to ensure data protection.
Further information about the services required and how to tender are available in the information pack below.
All enquiries must be sent to: angharad.leefe@theatr.com. Responses will be shared with all tenderers without revealing who asked.
Tender deadline: 23 March 2026 (17:00)
Interviews (if appropriate): Week commencing 30 March 2026
Commencement of contract: As soon as possible – for the 2025/26 audit
End of contract: When the 2027/28 audited accounts have been completed (with an option to extend the contract for another 2 years)