Charity Finance Group (CFG)
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Inspiring the development of a financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy charity sector.
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.
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#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.
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7 days ago
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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
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8 days ago
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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.
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14 days ago
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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
15 days ago
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Get the latest on all the policy updates impacting the charitable sector and what to look out for in the future at our Policy Update. Free for CFG members
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21 days ago
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#AD The Good Finance February newsletter is out! @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social are busting myths about social investment, celebrating a community that fought to save their local pub, plus more .
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21 days ago
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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 @SCVO Book now
https://loom.ly/3IIXC7s
22 days ago
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Meet the new chair of our Arts and Museums Special Interest Group (ARTSIG), Margaret Anderson, CFO at @Inspire. Margaret shares her journey from music student to CFO, her passion for the arts sector, and her vision for building ARTSIG into a thriving community in this article
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23 days ago
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Book now! Our Investment Conference is designed to equip charities with the knowledge and confidence to build and maintain a successful investment portfolio. Whether you manage a substantial fund or are just beginning, you’ll gain practical insights and tailored support.
https://loom.ly/CXZH6OQ
24 days ago
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The CFG Annual Awards are back! 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. Entries will open on Wednesday 11 March.
https://loom.ly/BeHDxA8
25 days ago
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#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
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The CFG Digital and Technology Conference 2026, taking place in London on 26 March, offers a comprehensive, two-stream programme designed specifically for finance, leadership, and digital teams.
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29 days ago
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We are working with the Charity Commission to support the update of the Commission’s risk management guidance, CC26. Your insights will help us to understand the challenges of managing risk and what good practice looks like. Find out more and complete the Commission’s survey.
https://loom.ly/x-ZGK3U
30 days ago
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Our Investment Conference is designed to equip charities with the knowledge and confidence to build and maintain a successful investment portfolio. Whether you manage a substantial fund or are just beginning, you’ll gain practical insights and tailored support.
https://loom.ly/CXZH6OQ
about 1 month ago
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Senior finance roles in charities can be lonely. As remote/hybrid working becomes the norm, the opportunities for spontaneous collaboration and the kind of peer support that makes difficult decisions feel more manageable have diminished. Enter the Finance Leaders' Group:
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#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
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There are increasing challenges for non-profits and charities in generating income. You can make a real difference and extend charities income through effective procurement practice by making changes now, which will help you in the future. Book today
https://loom.ly/O7W5h9c
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Our new webinar, 'Protecting your international charity from fraud', provides real-world insights into how fraud occurs and how international charities can protect themselves. Led by RSM and free for CFG members
https://loom.ly/rE07Jys
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Join us for our Technical Update Conference on 26 February. We'll be covering everything from Accounting and reporting to governance and regulatory updates. This event is appropriate for your whole finance department. So book your place today:
https://loom.ly/8vSM3Ec
about 1 month ago
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We are inviting charities to take part in our biennial banking survey. The data we collect will help us identify areas that require further action from banks, charities and regulators.
https://loom.ly/AltpoYY
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Barnett Waddingham's Steve Hitchiner examines existing DB pension consolidation arrangements common in the charity sector, including public sector schemes, NAMES, and DBMTs. He outlines the key actions organisations should consider taking.
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Join us for our Technical Update Conference on 26 February. We'll be covering everything from Accounting and reporting to governance and regulatory updates. This event is appropriate for your whole finance department. So book your place today:
https://loom.ly/8vSM3Ec
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Good Finance UK
about 2 months ago
Have YOUR say! 🔊 Calling charities & social enterprises. Help shape Good Finance’s future (2026–32). Share what works, what doesn’t & what support you really need in our short survey. 🎁 Win a £50 voucher 👉
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Get ready for our biggest conference of the year – Annual Conference 2026! Taking place on Thursday 25 June book now for early bird rate
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Kindly sponsored by @HSBC global private banking @Unity Trust bank @PIB Insurance @Sage @HW Fisher
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about 1 month ago
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We are inviting charities to take part in our biennial banking survey. The data we collect will help us identify areas that require further action from banks, charities and regulators.
https://loom.ly/AltpoYY
about 2 months ago
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CFG Awards are back! Inspiring, celebrating and honouring financial excellence in the charitable sector is at the heart of our mission. On 8 October 2026, we will be hosting its first awards event in more than six years. Entries open on Wednesday 25 February
https://loom.ly/BeHDxA8
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We are working with the Charity Commission to support the update of the Commission’s risk management guidance, CC26. Your insights will help us to understand the challenges of managing risk and what good practice looks like. Find out more and complete the Commission’s survey.
https://loom.ly/x-ZGK3U
about 2 months ago
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Exciting news! We are introducing The Transformation Collaborative (TTC), an innovative programme designed to empower charity finance leaders to transform themselves, their organisations and the wider sector Find out more about TTC and how to join 👉
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about 2 months ago
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#AD Ready to expand your social investment knowledge in 2026? @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social e-learning program Social Investment Unpicked is beginner friendly and CPD-accredited! Join the next cohort starting 3 Feb. Beginner friendly!
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Investing in our future. Our 2024/25 Trustees' Annual Report 'Strong Foundations; Lasting Impact', highlights a year of strengthening Charity Finance Group's own foundations to better support charitable organisations in becoming more financially resilient. Keep reading
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2 months ago
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Whether you manage a substantial fund or are just beginning your investment journey, you’ll gain practical insights and tailored support at our Investment Conference on 4 March.
https://loom.ly/CXZH6OQ
2 months ago
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The new SORP is now in place, are you ready? Get up to speed with the key changes around the trustees' annual report. Led by one of our partners @HW Fisher, join us on 3 February to get focused and practical insight into the changes. Spaces are limited so book now
https://loom.ly/tcBg_Qc
2 months ago
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Our popular Technical Update Conference is back Thursday 26 February 2026. Get the latest updates on technical aspects of charity finance With speakers confirmed from Bates Wells, Crowe UK, Price Bailey and Moore Kingston Smith. Find out more and book
https://loom.ly/8vSM3Ec
2 months ago
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#AD Ready to expand your social investment knowledge in 2026? @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social e-learning program Social Investment Unpicked is beginner friendly and CPD-accredited! Join the next cohort starting 3 Feb. Beginner friendly!
https://loom.ly/cn1o1xk
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Our Risk Conference 2026 brings together leading voices and sector experts to tackle the most pressing risk and compliance issues facing charities today. Join us to gain practical strategies and equip your organisation to thrive
https://loom.ly/W6gxYaM
Sponsored by @accessinsurance and @edentree
2 months ago
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ICYMI: Have your say on Defined Contribution pensions. We are working with Lane Clark & Peacock to gather the sectors views about Defined Contribution (DC) pensions. The information you provide will be used to produce a report for the sector. Take the survey
https://loom.ly/_5H7ahY
2 months ago
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Gain practical insights from expert speakers at our Gift Aid seminar on Digital Transformation and Automation in Gift Aid and Audit-Proofing Your Gift Aid Claims, then put your questions to the experts during a 30-minute live troubleshooting Q&A. Book now
https://loom.ly/WjfmwyM
3 months ago
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The new SORP is now in place, are you ready? Get up to speed with the key changes around the trustees' annual report. Led by one of our partners @HW Fisher, join us on 3 February to get focused and practical insight into the changes. Spaces are limited so book now
https://loom.ly/tcBg_Qc
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3 months ago
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Exclusively for CFG members, join our Annual Round Up with Crowe UK. We will provide you with the most relevant updates from 2025 and what charities need to look out for in 2026.
https://loom.ly/OcIX4c4
3 months ago
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Understanding the new SORP will be crucial to preparing your charity’s next trustees’ annual report. At a recent training session hosted by CFG, Helena Wilkinson took attendees through all the important changes relating to trustees' annual reports. Emma Abbott reports.
https://loom.ly/JhVc7kI
3 months ago
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The CFG team is back from the winter break and ready to get stuck into 2026! There were a lot of changes in the charity finance space in 2025. What did we learn? What have we got to look forward to in 2026? Find out in our Annual round-up with Crowe UK Take a look:
https://loom.ly/OcIX4
3 months ago
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#AD Applications for loans, grants & equity are falling — yet trust in social investment is rising. What’s really going on? @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social's latest blog unpacks SEUK’s State of Social Enterprise report. 👉
https://loom.ly/eFe3Rqo
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3 months ago
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Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 5pm, 19 December 2025 and returning after our holidays and winter wellbeing week ready to go from 9am, Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, our general inbox –
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3 months ago
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#AD “Social investment is hard to understand.” Luckily, @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social’s festive campaign is here to change this! Follow Benny the Beaver as he discovers repayable finance. It’s a real social investment story.
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3 months ago
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Have your say on Defined Contribution pensions. We are working with Lane Clark & Peacock to gather the sectors views about Defined Contribution (DC) pensions. The information you provide will be used to produce a report for the sector. Take the survey
https://loom.ly/_5H7ahY
3 months ago
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Good Finance UK
4 months ago
With help from the Wise Owl Mentor 🦉 Benny strengthened his model and his second social investment application was successful! Want support too? Check out our Advisor Directory on the Good Finance site >>
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💬 Tell us your favourite moment from the series!
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Good Finance UK
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With the help from the Good Finance Fairy, Benny was able to explore tools, case studies, eligibility checks and investor options! He’s not giving up. So, what do you think will happen next? 📢 Episode 3 drops tomorrow!
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Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 5pm, 19 December 2025 and returning after our holidays and winter wellbeing week ready to go from 9am, Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, our general inbox –
[email protected]
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3 months ago
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In partnership with @Crowe UK we'll be delivering our Annual Round Up on Thursday 15 January 2026. The round up is a chance to review the updates in the charity finance sector from 2025 and look ahead to what's coming in 2026. Get ready for the year ahead:
https://loom.ly/OcIX4c4
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