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Topics: IT, technology and digital / Investment / Banking and financial services

For charities, financial reserves are essential. They provide stability, support future projects, and act as a buffer during uncertain times. But in a landscape of fluctuating interest rates and multiple savings options, how do you make the most of those reserves, without losing access when you need it?

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Topics: Risk / IT, technology and digital / Fraud

Charities are embracing digital tools faster than ever, from cloud accounting to donor management platforms. But as your tech stack grows, so does your cyber risk. Here's what mid-market nonprofits need to know to protect their data, their donors and their hard-won reputations in 2026 and beyond.

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Topics: Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital / Financial sustainability

As 2026 starts, there are many challenges facing finance leaders, but CFG's Finance Leaders' Group is helping to address these head on. We spoke to the group's Chair, Jon King, to find out more about how the group has helped finance leaders to support each other and what his hopes are for the group in the year ahead.

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Topics: Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital / Financial sustainability

In this article, originally published on LinkedIn, Pesh Framjee outlines how the role of finance leaders has evolved. Pesh describes how the hardening operating environment has led to finance leaders walking a tightrope, but that there is now an exciting opportunity to play a transformational role within their organisations.

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Topics: Tax and VAT / Risk / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance

Recent months have shown just how valuable our CFG community is for sharing expertise and tackling challenges together. We're seeing charity finance professionals turn to their peers and our specialist services for guidance on everything from banking changes to payroll implementations. 

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Topics: Tax and VAT / People and culture / IT, technology and digital

As the Finance Director of Artichoke, Neil Goulder has spent years ensuring the financial foundations of this unique arts charity are rock solid. From the iconic Sultan's Elephant that drew a million people to London's streets in 2006 to the biennial Lumiere festival in Durham, Artichoke creates free, outdoor experiences that transform how communities see their world.

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Topics: People and culture / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability

As income declines, the demands, costs and stress levels keep rising. CFG’s survey of its small and micro charity members paints a picture of the financial pressures they face.

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Topics: IT, technology and digital / Funding

Independent digital, data and technology specialists, Adapta Consulting, has produced three jargon free Systems Guides aimed specifically at third sector organisations in the UK, who are about to embark on their systems selection journey:

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Topics: Risk / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Charity finance policy

Rising costs, reduced funding opportunities and increasing financial pressures are placing significant strain on UK charities. With employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increasing, charities must take proactive steps to navigate these financial challenges.

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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

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

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Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital / Governance, legal and compliance

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. 

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Topics: Risk / IT, technology and digital / Investment / Financial sustainability / Banking and financial services

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.

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