Risk Assessment Companies in the UK: Guide to Providers
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Acumon Chartered Accountants·15 min read
Managing risk has become a core part of running a successful organisation. Whether responding to new regulations, strengthening internal controls or preparing for future growth, businesses across the UK are placing greater emphasis on understanding where risks exist and how they can be managed effectively.
The UK market includes a broad range of firms offering risk assessment services. Some focus on financial and regulatory risk, while others specialise in operational resilience, cyber security, health and safety, or sector-specific compliance. The right provider often depends on an organisation's size, industry and the complexity of its risk environment.
This guide highlights a selection of companies providing risk assessment services across the UK. Rather than ranking providers, the aim is to offer practical context, introducing the firms, outlining the types of organisations they support, and summarising the areas where they have developed particular expertise. Whether you're reviewing your current approach to risk management or exploring external support for the first time, the overview below is designed to help you make a more informed decision.
Acumon
Acumon is a UK firm of chartered accountants and advisors providing risk assessment services to companies and organisations across the UK.
The firm works with organisations ranging from owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate groups, regulated entities and charities. Risk assessment services are designed to help organisations identify, evaluate and prioritise operational, financial, regulatory and strategic risks while supporting informed decision-making and effective governance.
Acumon provides risk assessment services across a wide range of business environments, including enterprise risk reviews, governance assessments, internal control evaluations and technology risk analysis. Services are delivered using a structured methodology tailored to each organisation's operational activities, regulatory obligations and overall risk profile.
Acumon holds a Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence, enabling the firm to support organisations subject to enhanced regulatory oversight in the United Kingdom. In addition to its UK statutory audit registration, the firm also maintains audit licences in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Jersey and Isle of Man, supporting organisations operating across international structures and reporting environments.
As organisations grow, adopt new technologies and respond to changing regulatory expectations, effective risk assessment becomes increasingly important. Acumon works with boards, CFOs, finance teams and senior management to strengthen governance arrangements, improve internal controls and develop practical risk management frameworks that support long-term organisational resilience.
Risk Assessment Capabilities
Acumon provides risk assessment services across a wide range of organisational structures and sectors.
These include:
UK limited companies and corporate groups
owner-managed businesses
regulated organisations
international group structures
charities and not-for-profit organisations
businesses strengthening governance and risk management
Risk assessment engagements are typically led by experienced professionals with direct involvement throughout the engagement.
Regulatory Licences and Registrations
Acumon holds several audit registrations that enable it to support organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
These include:
UK statutory audit registration
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence
Jersey audit licence
Isle of Man audit licence
Cayman Islands audit licence
British Virgin Islands audit licence
These registrations allow the firm to support organisations operating across both the UK and key international financial centres.
Core Services
In addition to risk assessment services, Acumon provides a range of services that support financial reporting and governance.
These include:
enterprise risk assessments and risk reviews
internal control and compliance assessments
statutory external audit
group and subsidiary audits
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audits
charity and not-for-profit audit
internal audit and governance reviews
risk management and compliance support
Risk assessment work is often delivered alongside discussions with management and boards regarding governance frameworks, operational resilience, regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
Many organisations undertake formal risk assessments as they expand operations, implement new systems, respond to regulatory change or strengthen enterprise risk management processes.
Acumon works with businesses that are:
identifying operational and strategic risks
strengthening governance frameworks
reviewing internal control environments
preparing for organisational growth and change
improving enterprise risk management processes
Early engagement can help ensure that risk assessment processes, governance arrangements and internal controls remain aligned with business objectives and evolving regulatory expectations.
Address: 1-2 Craven Road, Ealing, London, W5 2UA, UK
Phone: 020 8567 3451
Peninsula
Peninsula provides workplace risk assessment services as part of their wider health and safety support for employers across the UK. Their approach is centred on helping organisations identify hazards, understand legal responsibilities and put practical measures in place to reduce workplace risks. Risk assessments are carried out on site by health and safety consultants, with guidance covering both the assessment process and any actions that may be needed afterwards.
Support continues beyond the initial visit through compliance reviews, fire risk assessments and online resources designed to help businesses keep assessments up to date. Their services are used by organisations across a wide range of sectors, from small businesses to larger employers looking to manage health and safety responsibilities and meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.
Key Highlights:
Workplace risk assessment support for employers
On-site assessments carried out by health and safety consultants
Guidance on identifying and managing workplace hazards
Ongoing compliance reviews against HSE requirements
Fire risk assessment services
Online tools, templates and risk assessment resources
Support for businesses across different industries
Address: Victoria Place, Manchester, M4 4FB (Sat Nav M4 4EW), UK
Phone: 0800 158 2313
EY
EY approaches risk assessment as part of a broader risk management and governance framework that supports strategic decision-making. Their teams help organisations evaluate financial, operational, technology and regulatory risks while considering how changing market conditions, digital transformation and emerging technologies can affect long-term business objectives.
Risk assessments are integrated with wider advisory services covering enterprise resilience, internal audit, financial risk, cyber security and third-party risk. This reflects a view that risk management is not only about reducing exposure but also about improving governance, supporting informed decisions and strengthening organisational resilience in a changing business environment.
Key Highlights:
Enterprise-wide approach to risk assessment
Experience across financial, operational and technology risk
Risk advisory linked with governance and resilience
Internal audit and risk transformation capabilities
Cyber, digital and third-party risk expertise
Support for strategic and regulatory risk management
BDO provides risk advisory services that help organisations understand their risk landscape and strengthen governance arrangements. Their work covers internal control, enterprise risk management and assurance, supporting businesses that need structured processes for identifying, assessing and monitoring risks across their operations.
Alongside risk assessments, they advise boards and leadership teams on governance frameworks, controls assurance and technology-related risks. Their approach combines practical risk management with ongoing oversight, allowing organisations to review existing controls, respond to emerging risks and improve reporting across different areas of the business.
Deloitte views risk assessment as an essential part of business decision-making, helping organisations understand where risks could affect performance, strategy and long-term objectives. Their approach focuses on identifying, assessing and prioritising risks so they can be managed within an organisation's risk appetite while supporting sustainable growth.
Their work links risk assessment with enterprise risk management, governance and internal audit, recognising that risks often interact across different parts of a business. Guidance also covers practical frameworks that help organisations evaluate risk consistently, improve oversight and support informed decisions at both operational and leadership levels.
Key Highlights:
Enterprise risk assessment methodologies
Risk management and governance expertise
Internal audit and risk advisory capabilities
Practical risk prioritisation frameworks
Strategic and operational risk focus
Regulatory and forensic risk experience
Global consulting network
Services:
Enterprise risk assessments
Risk prioritisation frameworks
Governance and risk advisory
Internal audit support
Regulatory risk consulting
Operational risk assessments
Strategic risk management
Risk framework development
Contact Information
Website: www.deloitte.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/deloitteuk
Twitter: x.com/deloitteuk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/deloitte
Address: 1 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)20 7936 3000
Saffery
Saffery offers risk assurance services that help organisations understand the risks affecting their operations and strengthen the processes used to manage them. Their work includes identifying key business risks, assessing their potential impact and supporting management teams in developing practical measures to reduce exposure.
Risk assurance assignments often build on a detailed understanding of an organisation's operations, allowing recommendations to reflect existing processes and governance arrangements. The outcome may include risk registers, management reports and advice on monitoring risks over time, supporting both commercial organisations and not-for-profit bodies.
Key Highlights:
Independent risk assurance services
Support for commercial and not-for-profit organisations
Address: Midland House, 2 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5QY, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1202 204744
RSM
RSM provides risk assessment and assurance services across several areas of governance and regulatory compliance, with particular experience in the financial services sector. Their work includes reviewing how organisations manage regulatory obligations, internal controls and operational risks, helping businesses understand whether existing arrangements remain effective.
A significant part of their work focuses on regulated firms that need to assess compliance with Financial Conduct Authority requirements, including client money and asset protection. Engagements may involve assurance reviews, forensic analysis and control assessments, alongside recommendations that support stronger governance and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Key Highlights:
Risk assurance and governance services
Financial services regulatory expertise
FCA and CASS compliance support
Internal control and assurance reviews
Operational risk assessments
Regulatory reporting support
Risk and governance advisory
Services:
Regulatory risk assessments
Risk assurance reviews
Internal control assessments
CASS compliance reviews
Operational risk reviews
Forensic compliance analysis
Governance and control improvements
Regulatory assurance services
Contact Information
Website: www.rsmuk.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rsm-uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rsm.uk
Address: 4th Floor, The Capitol, 431 Union Street,Aberdeen, AB11 6DA
Phone: +44 (0)1224 321133
PKF Littlejohn
PKF Littlejohn approaches risk assessment as part of a wider governance, risk and control framework that supports informed decision-making across an organisation. Their advisory services focus on helping businesses understand how well existing risk management processes operate, where gaps may exist and whether governance arrangements provide appropriate oversight. The scope of a review can include risk frameworks, governance structures, risk registers and reporting processes.
A strong emphasis is placed on how risk management is embedded throughout the organisation rather than existing only as a compliance exercise. Assessments consider whether risk information supports board-level decisions, reflects the organisation's risk profile and provides management with meaningful oversight. This approach is particularly relevant for organisations operating in regulated sectors where governance and risk reporting are closely connected.
Key Highlights:
Governance, risk and control assurance services
Reviews of enterprise risk management frameworks
Assessment of governance structures and oversight
Risk register and risk reporting reviews
Risk culture and control environment assessments
Support for regulated organisations
Integration of risk management with business strategy
Forvis Mazars provide risk consulting services that cover governance, compliance, technology and operational risk across a broad range of industries. Their approach focuses on helping organisations understand which risks require the greatest attention while improving the processes used to monitor and manage them. Risk assessments are linked with governance and internal control reviews to support informed decision-making.
Boards, audit committees and leadership teams are a key focus of their advisory work, particularly where organisations need to strengthen oversight or respond to changing regulatory requirements. Alongside enterprise risk management, they review internal controls, technology risks and third-party relationships, recognising that effective risk assessment often extends beyond individual departments and into the wider organisation.
Key Highlights:
Enterprise risk consulting services
Governance and board effectiveness reviews
Internal control and compliance assessments
Technology and third-party risk expertise
Internal audit advisory
Regulatory compliance support
Risk management for public and private sector organisations
Address: 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7063 4000
Praxis42
Praxis42 focuses on workplace risk assessment services that help organisations identify hazards and maintain safe working environments. Their consultants carry out both general and specialist assessments covering a wide range of workplace activities, with recommendations tailored to the specific risks identified during each review. Support can be delivered on site or remotely depending on the organisation's requirements.
The range of assessments reflects the different challenges businesses face across health and safety compliance. Alongside identifying hazards, reviews examine existing control measures, legal responsibilities and practical improvements that can reduce the likelihood of incidents. Follow-up reports include clear recommendations that organisations can use to strengthen day-to-day risk management and support ongoing compliance.
Crowe takes an enterprise-wide approach to risk assessment, helping organisations bring different risk activities together within a single framework. Their advisory services focus on improving how risks are identified, assessed and reported, making it easier for management and stakeholders to understand the organisation's overall risk profile. Risk assessments are designed to support day-to-day decision-making as well as longer-term planning.
One area of focus is improving collaboration across different business functions so that risk information is shared more consistently. By combining enterprise risk management with technology and analytical tools, they help organisations build processes that support ongoing monitoring and clearer reporting across operational and compliance activities.
Address: 3rd Floor, St George's House, 56 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NQ
Phone: +44 (0)161 214 7500
MHA
MHA provides governance, risk and control services that help organisations understand how effectively risks are managed across their operations. Their advisory work covers internal audit, governance reviews, compliance and operational risk, supporting organisations that want to strengthen oversight while maintaining practical control frameworks.
Different sectors face different challenges, so assessments are shaped around each organisation's operating environment and regulatory obligations. Alongside identifying areas for improvement, reviews consider internal controls, financial systems, technology risks and governance arrangements, giving boards and management a clearer picture of how existing controls support business objectives.
Grant Thornton connects risk assessment with business strategy, helping organisations understand how operational, financial, regulatory and technology risks can affect long-term objectives. Their advisory services are built around improving visibility of key risks while strengthening the controls that support day-to-day operations.
Beyond identifying individual risks, assessments examine how different parts of an organisation interact, including projects, suppliers, technology and transformation programmes. This wider perspective allows management teams to prioritise risk, improve assurance activities and develop practical actions that support resilience as the organisation evolves.
Moore Kingston Smith positioned risk assessment within a broader advisory service covering governance, technology, operations and regulatory compliance. Their consultants help organisations identify the risks that could affect business performance, assess priorities and strengthen the controls needed to support informed decision-making. The focus extends beyond identifying issues to improving the way risks are managed over time.
Risk advisory is closely linked with areas such as cyber security, data protection, operational resilience and third-party oversight. Reviews are tailored to the organisation's operating environment, helping management teams understand where improvements can be made while supporting compliance with changing regulatory requirements and emerging technology risks.
Choosing a risk assessment provider depends on the type of risks an organisation needs to manage, the industry it operates in and the level of support required. Some firms focus on workplace health and safety, while others specialise in enterprise risk management, governance, internal audit, technology risk or regulatory compliance. Understanding these differences can help businesses identify a provider whose expertise aligns with their operational and compliance needs.
This guide has highlighted a range of organisations offering risk assessment services in the UK, each with its own areas of focus and approach. Comparing their capabilities, industry experience and service offering provides a useful starting point for organisations looking to strengthen risk management, improve governance and build a more structured approach to identifying and managing risk.
AC
Written by the Acumon team
Acumon is an ICAEW-registered firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors
based in London, with offices in Pitstone, Aylesbury and Bournemouth. Need advice on
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