Knowledge Hub

  • Transforming your employee rewards

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: Laura Masheder
    On: 09.12.2024

    Facing an ongoing cost of living crisis and with operating cost increases on the horizon, many charities will be looking to the future with some trepidation and will be thinking about ways to cut back. Whilst there could be some temptation to reduce spending on employee rewards, Laura Masheder from BHP highlights how important these benefits can be in terms of recruiting, retention and motivation of staff.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Research

    Report: CFG's survey reveals deep concern over rise in ERNICs

    Topics: Risk / Procurement and resources / People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Crisis management
    Written by: CFG
    On: 03.12.2024

    The majority of charity employers are concerned about absorbing significant additional staffing costs following the government's decision to increase Employer National Insurance Contributions, according to CFG's latest survey.

    Time to read: 15 minutes
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  • Interview

    Q&A with Tony Wells, CFG Trustee

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Glyn Sheldon
    On: 22.11.2024

    We spoke to one of CFG's Trustees, Tony Wells, who shared his experiences and perspectives on the vital role of trustees in the charity sector.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Self-care and self-compassion

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: Glyn Sheldon
    On: 22.11.2024

    This National Self-Care week we are sharing an article, originally written by MHFA England, to highlight the importance of both self-care, and self-compassion to our overall wellbeing.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Policy

    Workplace safety: addressing sexual harassment

    Topics: People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Written by: Glyn Sheldon
    On: 08.11.2024

    Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment. In this article, CFG shares what it's doing to strengthen its policies and shape a culture of safety and respect.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Can ESG address long-term sustainability in the charity sector?

    Topics: Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Written by: Harriet Hodgson-Grove
    On: 06.11.2024

    Sustainability remains firmly on the agenda as COP29 begins on 11 November. Harriet Hodgson-Grove from UHY highlights some of the advantages of having a clear ESG strategy for your charity, and provides some useful guidance on where to start.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • CFG comments

    Supporting our members and the sector through change

    Topics: Procurement and resources / People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Emma Abbott
    On: 06.11.2024

    CFG has been working hard to support members and all charitable organisations following the autumn budget on 30 October. Find out how you can join us in supporting the future of our sector.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Campaign

    Unsung heroes: Tim Nicholls on being a CFG trustee

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Glyn Sheldon
    On: 06.11.2024

    What's it like being a trustee? And what can we do to make charity boards more diverse? Glyn Sheldon talks to CFG trustee Tim Nicholls to find out.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • A tribute to Ian Theodoreson

    Topics: People and culture
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 01.11.2024

    CFG's CEO Caron Bradshaw pays personal tribute to Ian Theodoreson and invites friends and colleagues to sign our virtual book of remembrance.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Policy

    CFG briefing: Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2024

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: CFG
    On: 30.10.2024

    CFG's policy experts, Richard Sagar and Ida Karlsson, dig into all the relevant announcements and changes so you don't have to.

    Time to read: 31 minutes
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  • CFG comments

    Meet the CFG team: a message from Milly Durrant, Head of Membership

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 22.10.2024

    Milly Durrant, CFG's new Head of Membership, shares what excites her about her new role and why she's looking forward to working with members in the coming year.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Policy

    CFG CEO Caron Bradshaw attends historic launch of Civil Society Covenant at Downing Street

    Topics: Economy and policy
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 22.10.2024

    On Thursday 17 October, CFG CEO Caron Bradshaw participated in the roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy alongside other sector leaders. This coincided with the launch of the Civil Society Covenant, a plan to redefine the relationship between charities and the government.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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