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  • The perfect storm for charities - and a survival plan

    Topics: People and culture / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: Simon Leicester
    On: 18.10.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Commission refreshes guidance on charities and financial difficulties

    Topics: Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability
    Written by: CFG
    On: 23.09.2024

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

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • A new pensions funding regime for defined benefit pension schemes

    Topics: Pensions / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 16.09.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • The importance of internal controls – a real-life example!

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Fraud / Risk
    Posted by: Glyn Sheldon
    On: 16.09.2024

    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. 

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Consultation opens on draft Fundraising Code

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Funding
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.09.2024

    The Fundraising Regulator's long-anticipated fully redrafted Fundraising Code is now out for consultation. Charities and others are invited to view the new code, comment and join in the conversation.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • Update: Charity Investment Governance Principles are on their way

    Topics: Investment / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: Richard Sagar
    On: 10.09.2024

    Charities and other interested parties are working together to develop the Charity Investment Governance Principles (CIGP), following a consultation that will inform best practice in decision-making around charity investments.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • UK's private schools will see removal of VAT exemption from January 2025

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 01.08.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Developing inclusive workplaces in the charity sector

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Sam Burne James
    On: 19.07.2024

    Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) was a hot topic at this year's CFG's Annual Conference. Sam Burne James reports on the latest thinking and insights.

    Time to read: 7 minutes
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  • The King's Speech and what it might mean for charities

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 18.07.2024

    CFG's Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, takes a look at the King's Speech following the election of a new Labour Government and sets out what it could mean for charities.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • The road to hell or hope?

    Topics: People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Economy and policy
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 05.07.2024

    Reflecting on the results of the 2024 General Election, CFG's Caron Bradshaw OBE, shares her thoughts on making change happen in the current political landscape.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Charity membership schemes: the new law on subscription contracts

    Topics: IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 01.07.2024

    New laws that change the way subscriptions or memberships are provided have come into force. Felicity Forward and Joel Murphie from Shoosmiths take a look at what the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 means for charities.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Strategic litigation: how charities are leading the way and driving impact

    Topics: Risk / Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Leticia Jennings
    On: 31.05.2024

    What is strategic litigation and how can charities use it to drive impact? Leticia Jennings and Katy Sawyer from Bates Wells take a look at the opportunities, risks and issues.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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