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

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Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting

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.

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Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting

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

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Topics: Risk / Investment / Governance, legal and compliance / Financial sustainability / Charity finance policy / Accounting and reporting

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.

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Topics: Tax and VAT / Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Financial sustainability / Charity finance policy / Accounting and reporting

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

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Read the Winter 2025 edition of Finance Focus (members only).

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Topics: Procurement and resources / People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Accounting and reporting

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.

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Topics: Tax and VAT / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting

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

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Topics: Funding / Accounting and reporting

Tracey Moore from UHY emphasises the importance of going concern information for charities. She explains how budgets and cashflow forecasts can be used as management tools beyond audit purposes. By regularly updating and analysing this information, charities can make informed decisions, improve financial planning, and strengthen their relationships with grant providers.

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Topics: Tax and VAT / Gift Aid / Accounting and reporting

HMRC figures show that tax relief for charities and their donors increased by 3% to just over £6bn in the last tax year. Read more about the impact of tax relief, and remember Gift Aid Awareness Day is coming up soon on Thursday, 3 October.

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Topics: Tax and VAT / Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting

The government has published its proposals to remove VAT exemption, and charitable rate relief, to private schools. CFG's Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, provides an overview.

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Topics: Risk / People and culture / Leadership and career development / Financial sustainability / Crisis management / Accounting and reporting

Interim Finance Director and turnaround specialist, Simon Hopkins, shares his key insights and advice on successfully turning around struggling and failing charities.

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