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
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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: 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
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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
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
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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. https://loom.ly/LrMzyDc
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
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
👉 goodfinanceuk.typeform.com/to/q078YzeE
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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 https://loom.ly/pn2jMWU
Kindly sponsored by @HSBC global private banking @Unity Trust bank @PIB Insurance @Sage @HW Fisher
#CFGAC26
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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
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
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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 👉https://loom.ly/c9gCSY0
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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
Front cover of CFG Annual Report which reads, 'CFG Strong Foundations; Lasting Impact. Charity Finance Group Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024/25'.
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 https://loom.ly/XUh5ae4
CFG Investment Conference, Wednesday 4 March 2026
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
Annual Report
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
