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Volunteers Week comes at a critical time for the charity sector. Volunteer numbers are down and if the trends continue, the very foundations of community support could be at risk.

We talk to Carol Rudge from HW Fisher about what this year’s CFG Annual Conference theme – Strong Foundations, Lasting Impact – means to her, and why this is a big year for charity finance.

Rising costs, reduced funding opportunities and increasing financial pressures are placing significant strain on UK charities. With employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increasing, charities must take proactive steps to navigate these financial challenges.

Pesh Framjee, Special Advisor to Charity Finance Group, shares some of his thoughts around the new SORP Exposure Draft, particularly focusing on the subject of legacies and how they are recognised.

The Charity Sector Procurement Group (CSPG) is a thriving network of over 200 procurement professionals across diverse charities. This article from CSPG's Chris Day outlines how the member-driven group is shaping the future of charity procurement. 

Following the launch of the Charity Investment Governance Principles (CIGP) in January 2025, specialist consultancy and investment experts, Broadstone, have produced a series of short explainer videos...

The long-awaited exposure draft of the 2026 Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) was released in March, introducing significant changes to charity accounting and reporting requirements. This article provides an overview of some of the key changes.

The Fundraising Regulator has recently published the new Code of Fundraising Practice, it’s first major update since 2019. Fundraising organisations should review the new code and support guides and begin preparing to ensure compliance.

Crowe UK’s employment tax team responds to a query about claiming Employment Allowance.

It has been head down and full focus for the CFG policy team these past few weeks as we’ve been diving into some big consultations which will be vital for the charity sector moving forward.

POLICY WIN: Protections will support charities that face bank account closure.

POLICY WIN: Charities invited to share views on the VAT treatment of business donations of goods to charity.