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For many charity leaders, VAT is something that happens in the background; a complex administrative requirement we assume is handled correctly until, suddenly, it isn't.

How can we embrace risk and get ready for whatever life throws at us? Caron Bradshaw and Nigel Kippax's recent conference presentation takes a fresh look at risk management through the lens of sport, history, business and religion.

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.

CFG is encouraging charities to get Bank Fit for 2026 by strengthening their banking foundations. Read on to find out more...

The BDO and Prevent Charity Fraud Conference in London this week delivered a clear message to the sector: with economic pressures mounting and AI-enabled threats evolving rapidly, charities must shift from reactive protection to proactive prevention.

What does the new Charity Governance Code mean for charities? Mark Abbott from Bates Wells takes a look at the changes and urges organisations to sign up to a special webinar on 13 November.

Do you see the uninsurable risks hidden in your everyday agreements? Tim Larden from Access Insurance sets out what contractual liability means, where the key risks lie and what steps to take to protect your organisation.

CFG's Specialist Advisor, Pesh Framjee, explains how good risk management can deliver added value.

In this article, Special Advisor to CFG Pesh Framjee, discusses the Charity Commission's recent report into public trust. He outlines how simply looking at 'how much money goes to the cause' is a fallacy and that the real driver of trust is delivering on your purpose.

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. 

Is your bank the only place to hold cash? Rachel Titchen from Broadstone looks at how to use different cash vehicles and how they can reduce risk.

As small charities face rising pressure, is regulatory reform a lifeline, or a risk to trust and accountability?