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The Charity SORP 2026 is coming—and with it, a flurry of opinions, predictions, and outright myths.

From our work with charities and participation in SORP roundtable discussions, we’ve heard it all. Allow us to take you through the most common myths we hear in our work with charities.

The SORP 2026 is around the corner! Are you ready?

Myth 1: “It won’t affect smaller charities.”
❌ False. The new SORP applies across the sector, and small charities will face significant reporting changes.

Myth 2: “It’s just a formatting update.”
❌ False. While presentation changes are part of the package, SORP 2026 also introduces deeper transparency requirements, especially around volunteer time, ESG reporting, and performance measurement.

Myth 3: “We can deal with it later.”
❌ Dangerous. The changes affect how you gather, store, and analyse data—waiting until 2026 is leaving it too late.

Myth 4: “It’s only relevant for accountants.”
❌ Not quite. Trustees, CEOs, and operational leads also need to understand how the changes affect governance and decision-making.

Aedon.Accounting’s charity accounting software is already being used to prepare for SORP 2026, helping you comply without the panic.

📖 Learn more at: aedon.charities
📚 Catch up on our SORP content:

• Why so many Finance Directors are asleep at the wheel
• ESG for Tier 3 Charities
• Aedon.Accounting’s SORP library