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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How has being ‘de-banked’ grown to be such a major risk for charities? What can charity financial professionals do to safeguard their organisations from it? And is there hope on the horizon? Sam Burne James has (some) of the answers…