Knowledge Hub

By Caron Bradshaw, CEO of CFG

If you work in the voluntary sector, the chances are you’ll have spotted that safeguarding has suddenly been rocketed up the list of concerns for charity leaders. As NCVO launch a series of safeguarding resources to help charities build their capabilities in this area, CFG's David Ainsworth explains why CFG members should check them out.

Charles Angus, Finance Director for Masonic Charitable Foundations, explains why the Masonic Charitable Foundation became the first charity in the UK to sponsor its own charitable authorised investment fund, or CAIF, and shares his experience as a lesson for other charities.

In advance of his presentation at CFG's Risk Conference on 10 December, Mark Goldring, former CEO at Oxfam GB, asks how you can mitigate the unknown risks, as well as plan for the anticipated ones. 

Involving multiple forms, numerous cards and baffling entries on tax self-assessment forms — it is no surprise that the intricacies of how Gift Aid works can appear something of an arcane science. Swiftaid is defeating the myths about Gift Aid and explaining what it’s all about:

By David Ainsworth, Sector Specialist, CFG

By David Ainsworth, Sector Specialist, Charity Finance Group

The Retail Gift Aid Scheme (‘RGAS’) is an HMRC approved way for charities (and Community Amateur Sports Clubs) to claim Gift Aid on proceeds from the sale of donated goods in charity shops. By claiming Gift Aid shop proceeds can be increased in value by up to 25% (whilst the basic rate of Income Tax is 20%).

Let's #tickthebox this year.

By David Ainsworth, Sector Specialist, CFG

For what seems like the latest of many times, we have seen a dramatic week in our politics. We're almost certain to see our exit from the European Union delayed, and the prime minister has attempted to call an election and been rebuffed by parliament.