New research by Charity Finance Group and @The Risk Collaborative provides one of the clearest pictures to date of how charities across England and Wales are managing risk in practice. https://loom.ly/pH9Eaq4

This week is Small Charity Week, our 2026 Small Charity Survey aims to find out what the situation is like for small organisations, please complete the survey. https://loom.ly/KnY_qQM #SmallCharityWeek #CharityFinance #Trustees

#AD @Good Finance Live brings together thought-provoking panel sessions, live Q&A, and an investor marketplace and 1:1 sessions where you can connect directly with a range of social investors under one roof. Visit the Good Finance website: https://loom.ly/1zKVIKo#AD

Ahead of our sold out Annual Conference 2026, we catch up with Sophie Ward from our headline sponsor HSBC Private Bank, about what this year’s theme, 'Empowering Change, Inspiring Progress', means to her and what charities can do to remain resilient and impactful. https://loom.ly/HMZEk1Y #CFGAC26

In this article from Janice Matthews @Menzies, she outlines how, despite repeated regulatory focus, reserves remain one of the most misunderstood areas of charity finance. https://loom.ly/HNWuyRw

Join us for our first in-person VAT and Tax Conference where will delve into all things charity VAT and Tax. With expert speakers @AAB Group @HaysMac and @British Paediatric Neurology Association Book now https://loom.ly/82ZROhc

Cyber disruption, financial uncertainty and evolving governance expectations are reshaping the risk landscape in 2026. While these developments present real challenges, they also offer opportunities to strengthen resilience, improve governance and innovate. https://loom.ly/O1xXa3g

In just 2 weeks our now fully booked Annual Conference will be taking place. One of our sponsors @HW Fisher shares what this year's theme means to them, and why they are excited to be supporting this event, in this interview with @Carol Rudge. https://loom.ly/h8J_aAY

CFG members, join us for this free session as part of your membership, 'Financial Resilience and Innovation Strategies in an age of AI'. Attendees to the session will be involved in panel and breakout discussions. Book now https://loom.ly/vOTMHFc

Lee Fellows, Co-Founder of @The Charity Shop Gift Card explains how the CIC's gift card scheme supports local charities and communities across the UK, and explains how the scheme is helping keep funds in the charity sector. https://loom.ly/7bBiCtg

Do you work or volunteer for or support a small charity? We want to hear from you. The findings will inform our advocacy work and help us make the case for better support for the sector. Please complete the survey by Friday 12 June https://loom.ly/KnY_qQM

#AD The Good Finance LIVE event agenda is now live! 🎉 @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is bringing the event of the year to you on 1 July. 👉 Head to the link to see the full agenda and register your spot: https://loom.ly/MtOSbvM#AD

We have now reached capacity for our Annual Conference 2026. We are so excited for another sold out CFG Annual Conference! Please follow and use the hashtag #CFGAC26 to stay up to date with what is happening on the day especially if you were unable to make it this year. https://loom.ly/c6g-_ag

🚨We have a very limited number of places left for our Annual Conference on 25 June. The theme this year is Empowering Change, Inspiring Progress. It will be the largest charity finance event of the year and we don't want you to miss it. https://loom.ly/c6g-_ag #CFGAC26

The charity sector is at a crossroads, particularly around finances and operations. The pace and scale of change your organisation needs will vary but standing still is not an option. @PwC’s Amy McEwan & Emily Beatty provide a practical framework to getting it right. https://loom.ly/qp51fsI

The revised Charities SORP, which now applies to accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026, represents a shift in expectations. It requires improving the quality, clarity and usefulness of charity reporting. Janice Matthews from @Menzies explains in this article https://loom.ly/9hT_8Co

Join us for our first in-person VAT and Tax Conference where will delve into all things charity VAT and Tax. With expert speakers @AAB Group @HaysMac and @British Paediatric Neurology Association Book now https://loom.ly/82ZROhc

'Bridging the Gap: Tackling Skills Shortages, Career Stagnation and Social Mobility' is the theme of our session on 3 June. This Large Charities Breakfast Meeting will feature panelists from MIND and Goodman Masson. https://loom.ly/thYSc1Q Kindly hosted by @Cazenove

We are four weeks away from our Annual Conference. PIB Insurance are returning as drink reception sponsors this year and they have shared what this year's Annual Conference theme, means to them in the context of their work with charitable organisations? https://loom.ly/NoR8J4s

Do you work or volunteer for or support a small charity? We want to hear from you. The findings will inform our advocacy work and help us make the case for better support for the sector. Please complete the survey by Friday 12 June https://loom.ly/KnY_qQM

#AD @Good Finance Live brings together thought-provoking panel sessions, live Q&A, and an investor marketplace and 1:1 sessions where you can connect directly with a range of social investors under one roof. Visit the @Good Finance website to register: https://loom.ly/1zKVIKo#AD #AD

This Free-for-members online event will tackle how charitable organisations operating overseas can move humanitarian funds faster, safer, and further. Cross-border payments specialists @Inpay will explain the real-world trade-offs between types of transactions. Book https://loom.ly/_xP-5gg

Have you entered into the CFG awards? We invite entries from across the sector, from CFG members and non‑members alike, and we welcome members and partners to support in other ways too. We have extended the deadline to Thursday 21 May! https://loom.ly/UUfyo5Q

Sustainability frameworks have largely been developed for the for-profit sector, focusing on Profit, People and Planet and primarily serving investors. For charities, these models require adaptation join us for this intriguing in person event https://loom.ly/700Ovx8

Join us for a webinar with Buzzacott where we will explore how international and overseas charitable organisations can strengthen their approach to budgeting and forecasting to support long-term sustainability. https://loom.ly/Qbe8bqA

There were dire warnings about the impact raising Employers’ #NationalInsurance Contributions would have on charities. In TFN this month we hear from @cfgsocial.bsky.social, VCSE Observatory and others that the impact has been even worse than predicted. Read it here:

It's just six weeks until the biggest charity finance event of the year takes place. The CFG Annual Conference is a full day of expert sessions, networking and discussion for charity finance professionals. https://loom.ly/c6g-_ag

Leading a charity today means juggling competing priorities: financial sustainability, organisational culture, and delivering meaningful impact. Some days this balancing act can feel relentless. How do leaders keep the mission alive while ensuring the numbers add up? Find out https://loom.ly/G0WI8-g

Last chance to book on to our Northern Conference, 14 May 2026! We'll be covering topics like financial benchmarking, collaboration and partnerships and maximising your use of AI and tech with limited resources. Hosted by Menzies https://loom.ly/7kuX0-M

Have you entered into the CFG awards? We invite entries from across the sector, from CFG members and non‑members alike, and we welcome members and partners to support in other ways too. We have extended the deadline to Thursday 21 May! https://loom.ly/UUfyo5Q

This Free-for-members online event will tackle how charitable organisations operating overseas can move humanitarian funds faster, safer, and further. Cross-border payments specialists @Inpay will explain the real-world trade-offs between types of transactions. Book https://loom.ly/_xP-5gg

We'll be in Manchester on 14 May for our Northern Conference! We'll be covering topics like financial benchmarking, collaboration and partnerships and maximising your use of AI and tech with limited resources. Hosted by Menzies https://loom.ly/7kuX0-M

#AD Social investment is full of jargon and myths. So @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is busting them in a 3-part series Myth #1: “Social investment isn’t right for us.” Check your suitability with the “Is it right for us?” tool https://loom.ly/hYf-0Rs#AD

The Government has announced that many charities will be excluded from certain requirements within the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), avoiding tangible losses in funding for the sector. Keep reading https://loom.ly/nwysJKs

We’re delighted to introduce the judging panel for the 2026 CFG Awards – a group of respected charity leaders and sector experts who will help recognise and celebrate charity excellence. https://loom.ly/f6AMC6Q

#AD Check out the @Good Finance Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed, product type and even the social issue that your organisation is tackling. https://loom.ly/tplOsLc#AD

Moving from dialogue to true collaboration can feel like climbing a double helix; it isn't a straight path. Emma Abbott, CFG, shares the lessons learned through recent collaboration with some of the UK's biggest banks, and invites you to be part of the conversation too. https://loom.ly/nua_QNc

While the updated Charities SORP introduces new expectations, many of the same reporting challenges continue to appear in practice. Addressing these recurring issues is key to improving reporting quality. https://loom.ly/pDYHHFM

Our Regional Scotland Conference on 16 April is the perfect place to network with charity finance professionals and experts near you. With a range of expert speakers. Book now https://loom.ly/3IIXC7s

The US-Iran War is about to enter its 6th week. A temp ceasefire is in place at the time of writing, concerns as to how it will impact the lives of the communities we serve have not gone away. The only ‘known’ is that the global socioeconomic picture will remain uncertain... https://loom.ly/hLQsKVY

#AD Check out the @Good Finance Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed, product type and even the social issue that your organisation is tackling. https://loom.ly/tplOsLc#AD

New VAT rules come into effect, unlocking more essential goods for people and communities. After years of work alongside sector partners including Charity Tax Group, the government has introduced a new VAT relief on goods donated to charities. Find out more https://loom.ly/oGwO8Jk

Over the past 12 months, we've been talking more openly about CFG's digital transformation and what it means for you as members, partners and supporters. This week marks an important milestone: we're completing our move to a new CRM (customer relationship management) system. https://loom.ly/xC6X7qU

#AD Social investment is full of jargon and myths. So @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is busting them in a 3-part series Myth #1: “Social investment isn’t right for us.” Check your suitability with the “Is it right for us?” tool https://loom.ly/hYf-0Rs#AD

Explore the challenges legacy IT causes to the finance function at our 'Tackling Operational Complexity and Legacy IT' event hosted by @Unit4. Limited spaces, book https://loom.ly/gfBrm0c

New publication alert! 'Know your cost base', produced in partnership with HaysMac, offers a framework for understanding and calculating your charity's cost base. Written for finance leaders, trustees, and funders who want to understand what sustainable partnership requires.https://loom.ly/n9c-gyM

#AD Check out the @Good Finance Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed, product type and even the social issue that your organisation is tackling. https://loom.ly/tplOsLc#AD

Our Regional Scotland Conference on 16 April is the perfect place to network with charity finance professionals and experts near you. With speakers from @AAB @Scottish Tech Army @Research Data Scotland Book now https://loom.ly/3IIXC7s

We are excited to announce the launch of the Risk Leadership Programme to help charitable organisations manage risk more effectively. Tailored for both trustees and those who lead on risk management, the five-month programme has been designed as a practical learning journey. https://loom.ly/M7fpeYU

The CFG Annual Awards are open for entries! We're celebrating the finance leaders, teams and organisations whose work strengthens our communities every day – and we can’t wait to shine a spotlight on their achievements. The deadline for entries is Thursday 7 May https://loom.ly/UUfyo5Q