Could your organisation demonstrate that its financial governance is credible and defensible under scrutiny?
FIM assesses every organisation against the same core question. The evidence required is proportionate to each organisation's size and circumstances. The standard remains the same.
Each area is assessed through real evidence of how an organisation manages its finances. FIM is looking for what is in place and applied, proportionate to the organisation's scale and complexity.
Clear financial responsibilities, documented approval processes and appropriate scrutiny of key decisions.
Financial controls over income, expenditure and funding that are consistently applied, properly authorised and traceable.
Complete and up-to-date financial records supported by source documentation and regular reconciliations.
Clear financial information that decision-makers can understand, trust and use with confidence.
Cashflow awareness, forward planning and active management of key risks to support long-term financial sustainability.
FIM applies the same assessment standard to every organisation, regardless of size, sector or complexity. What changes is the evidence expected. The evidence may differ, but the standard remains the same: finances should be properly controlled, accurately recorded, clearly reported and appropriately overseen.
Demonstrates exceptional financial integrity supported by strong evidence across all assessment areas. The organisation exceeds the required standard and provides a high level of confidence that its financial governance is credible and defensible under scrutiny.
Demonstrates financial integrity across all assessment areas and meets the required standard. The organisation provides evidence that its financial governance, controls and reporting are credible and defensible under scrutiny.
The assessment has identified areas requiring further development before the award can be granted. A structured action plan provides a clear route to reassessment.
The mark confirms that the organisation has met the required standard for financial integrity. Every award decision is signed off by a qualified assessor.
Financial governance that is credible and defensible under scrutiny.
An independent, evidence-based mark that gives funders, regulators and decision-makers confidence in your finances.
