Looking for a social investor in the UK?
#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
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
Photo of a team working on a report with three laptops on a table and printouts of graphs on a table.
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
Scotland Conference, Thursday 16 April
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
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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
Looking for a social investor in the UK?
#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
Value Added Tax
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
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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
Old IT equipment
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
CFG, Know your cost base
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
Looking for a social investor in the UK?
#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
Scotland Conference, Thursday 16 April
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
Risk puzzle piece
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
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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
Tuesday 10 March 2026, Policy
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 https://loom.ly/_h39i2Y
Good Finance, February newsletter.
#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 . https://loom.ly/2TNJ3YA
Scotland Conference, Thursday 16 April
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
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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 https://loom.ly/36ln9ic
Investment Conference, Wednesday 4 March 2026
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
Charity Finance Group's NEW Annual Dinner & Awards. Your chance to get involved.
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
#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
Digital and Technology Conference, Thursday 26 March 2026.
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. https://loom.ly/a9OYU8w
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
Investment Conference, Wednesday 4 March 2026
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
Online meeting taking place on a laptop.
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: https://loom.ly/hB1Q5qI
#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
Jar of coins with 'smart spending strategies label on the front.
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
A mask and a padlock laying on a laptop keyboard.
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
Technical Update Conference, Thursday 26 February 2026
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
