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  • Finance Focus Spring 2025: A time of renewal and transformation

    Topics: Risk / People and culture / Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance / Gift Aid / Fraud / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Emma Abbott
    On: 24.04.2025

    Check out what's new in charity finance and beyond... Read the Spring issue of Finance Focus. 

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • What has EDI ever done for US?

    Topics: People and culture / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 23.04.2025

    In an article originally published in Charity Times in March 2025, CFG CEO Caron Bradshaw discusses equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and asks what, if anything, could we learn from Donald Trump?

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • A Trustee's perspective: Leading the CFG Board

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: Hugh Wallace
    On: 22.04.2025

    CFG Chair, Hugh Wallace, describes his journey in the charity sector which led him to his role on the CFG Board and to eventually being appointed as Chair. Hugh talks about some of the challenges of the role as well as his excitement at leading the organisation through a digital transformation. 

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Policy

    Charities SORP Consultation: Get involved!

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 17.04.2025

    What is the SORP Consultation? Why does it matter? And why and how should you get involved? Richard Sagar, Head of Policy, CFG, answers these questions and more.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Appreciating the impact of savings to your charity

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Investment / Financial sustainability
    Written by: Peter Roberts
    On: 17.04.2025

    In the world of charity finance, the path to improved financial health often focuses on increasing income, but Peter Roberts of ProVantage Procurement highlights the importance of costs savings which can strengthen your organisation's financial position.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Policy

    Consultation on financial thresholds in charity law

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 16.04.2025

    Your evidence and views on the thresholds relating to accounting and reporting are invited, as CFG prepares to respond to the consultation.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Building financial resilience

    Topics: Risk / IT, technology and digital / Investment / Financial sustainability / Banking and financial services
    Posted by: Roland Pearce
    On: 11.04.2025

    Roland Pearce and the team at Barclays share insights from the 12th National Charities Day, looking at ways to cope with the pressures of difficult economic conditions and take advantage of opportunities.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Joined-up thinking: The importance of a holistic approach to financial management

    Topics: Risk / Investment / Governance, legal and compliance / Financial sustainability / Charity finance policy / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: Tatyana Mursalimov
    On: 08.04.2025

    At the recent Charity Finance Group Investment Conference, Tatyana Mursalimov, CEO of PMCL, delivered a session on a subject of growing significance within the sector: the importance of a holistic approach to financial management in charities.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • In memoriam: Tom Sterry MBE (1946-2025)

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 08.04.2025

    Steve Mahon pays tribute to his friend and fellow CFDG (CFG) trustee Tom Sterry MBE.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Event

    CFG Annual Conference 2025: Strong Foundations, Lasting Impact

    Topics: Leadership and career development
    Written by: CFG
    On: 03.04.2025

    CFG are excited to announce the return of our Annual Conference – bigger and better than ever!

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Policy

    Ida's Intel: SORP, Spring Statement and Scotland (3 April 2025)

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Financial sustainability / Charity finance policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Ida Karlsson
    On: 03.04.2025

    It's been a busy time with the launch of two significant consultations, changes in Scotland and meetings with MPs.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Sponsored

    Charity land in focus: legal, surveyor and sustainability insights

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Governance, legal and compliance / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 03.04.2025

    What are the new legal developments affecting charity land transactions and how charity trustees can best meet their responsibilities? Experts from Farrer & Co and Newmark discuss the issues and updates in this short guide.

    Time to read: 7 minutes
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