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Simon Leicester poses some questions that may be affecting many charities in the sector, and also provides some potential solutions. By implementing these strategies, Simon argues that charities can improve their performance and achieve their mission more effectively.

Gift Aid Awareness Day has been and gone for another year. CFG's Dionne Sturdy-Clow and Glyn Sheldon reflect on the campaign and invite you to get involved again next year.

Thursday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”, a call to action that resonates strongly with us at CFG.

From January to March 2024, CFG partner and charity IT specialists Smartdesc conducted its annual survey of charity technology leaders to understand the sector’s priorities, risks, challenges, and opportunities around IT.

Charities should diversify their income sources to ensure that they are financially stable and resilient amid today's economic challenges. Allan Hickie from UHY discusses how your charity can approach income diversification in a number of ways.

The cost of living crisis continues to challenge organisations of every size. Stephen T Dean from Grant Thornton UK takes a look at the pressures charities are facing in 2024 and what they are doing to manage them.

Gift Aid is a vital tax relief worth £1.6bn every year to charities. This report, based on a survey of more than 100 charity leaders, shows that more can be done to streamline the claims process and support charities to maximise Gift Aid.

Rachel Titchen, Charities and Investment Director at consultancy Broadstone, calls for a more flexible and adaptive approach to charity investing.

England's charity sector regulator has published updated guidance about financial difficulties to support trustees in their decision making.

The new defined benefit pension scheme funding regime will soon be effective. Pension advisory firm, LCP, explains how the changes will affect charities and what charities will need to do next.

Sharon Martin, Chief Financial Officer at Born Free, shares her story of an attempt to defraud the charity of funds, highlighting the importance of rigorous internal controls.