Compliance
Compliance risk affects every organisation, from charities and SMEs to large, complex bodies. As regulatory expectations continue to grow, organisations face increasing pressure to demonstrate not just compliance on paper, but effective, embedded arrangements in practice. Failures can lead to regulatory action, loss of funding or contracts, and significant reputational damage.
Durrant Riley Advisory provides bespoke compliance support, combining strategic oversight, practical implementation, and independent assurance. Every engagement is tailored to your organisation, your regulatory environment, and your risk profile.
Some organisations come to us for Board-level compliance assurance and framework design, others for hands-on operational support, policy implementation, or remediation of identified issues. Many use a combination of services over time as their regulatory obligations, risk exposure, and organisational maturity evolve.
How We Help
Compliance Strategy, Governance & Assurance
This service provides clarity and confidence over your organisation’s compliance position.
We help Boards and senior leaders understand what they are required to comply with, where the real risks sit, and whether current arrangements are effective and defensible. The focus is on proportionate compliance that supports delivery, rather than slowing it down.
We assess your compliance obligations, governance, policies, and oversight, and translate this into a clear, prioritised improvement plan.
Why this is good for you
- You understand your true compliance exposure
- The Board receives meaningful, reliable assurance
- Compliance activity is aligned to risk, not box-ticking
- You are better protected during audits, inspections, or regulatory engagement
Best for: Organisations seeking Board-level oversight, clearer accountability, and confidence that compliance arrangements are fit for purpose.
Foundations: Compliance Frameworks, Policies & Roles
This service establishes clear, workable compliance foundations.
We design or refine compliance frameworks that define obligations, responsibilities, and escalation routes. Policies and procedures are written to be practical and proportionate, and to fit your organisation rather than mirror generic standards.
Why this is good for you
- Compliance obligations are clearly identified and owned
- Policies are usable and understood
- Responsibilities are clear at Board, leadership, and operational levels
- Staff know what is expected of them
Best for: Organisations with fragmented compliance arrangements, unclear ownership, or outdated policies.
Active Compliance: Monitoring, Reporting & Assurance
This service focuses on making compliance visible and controlled.
We support ongoing monitoring, internal reporting, and assurance so that issues are identified early and addressed properly. This includes compliance registers, control testing, reporting to senior leadership, and support during audits or inspections.
Why this is good for you
- Issues are identified before they escalate
- Leaders have clear, accurate compliance insight
- Evidence is available when regulators or funders ask
- Compliance becomes part of normal management, not an afterthought
Best for: Organisations with ongoing regulatory obligations or external scrutiny.ations around resilience and testing.
Incidents & Regulatory Support
This service supports you when compliance issues arise.
We provide calm, independent support to assess breaches, respond to regulators or funders, and implement corrective actions. The focus is on proportionate response, clear documentation, and strengthening controls to prevent recurrence.
Why this is good for you
- Issues are handled consistently and defensibly
- Regulatory engagement is managed with confidence
- Root causes are addressed, not just symptoms
- Trust with regulators, funders, and stakeholders is protected
Best for: Organisations dealing with compliance breaches, regulatory findings, or heightened scrutiny.