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How to approach working with organisations in financial distress 30/08/2017 by Andrew O'Brien - Recently Peter Gotham (Gotham Consulting Ltd and specialist in support to the charity sector) gave a webinar for charities, particularly Continue Reading CFG launches the Counter Fraud Campaign 12/07/2017 by Heather McLoughlin - Tackling fraud together Just in case you are unaware, CFG is celebrating our 30th anniversary this year. While most anniversaries Continue Reading Top tips for small charities: when to stop and where to start 20/06/2017 by Guest - Becca Bunce, Policy and Engagement Manager, Small Charities Coalition Small charities are being pulled in all directions. The checklist of Continue Reading What to expect this Small Charity Week 08/06/2017 by Guest - Conchita Garcia, Head of Projects and Fund Development at the FSI, has written a blog post for CFG outlining the Continue Reading Who’s afraid of financial controls? 08/06/2017 by Guest - Rachel Cooper, Small Charities Programme trainer looks at the love-hate relationship many small charities have with Financial Controls. As I’ve Continue Reading Choosing your independent examiner 08/06/2017 by Guest - If you have reached this stage, hopefully you have checked whether you are actually eligible or required to have an Continue Reading Good Independent Examiners add value 28/04/2017 by Guest - Dr Neil Dickson (Associate, ACIE) looks at the value a good Independent Examiner can add to your charity. Is your Continue Reading IFS 2017 Green Budget – the good, the bad, and the worrying? 02/03/2017 by Guest - by Heather McLoughlin On Tuesday I attended the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) Green Budget for 2017. This is an Continue Reading Managing Information in Small Charities: day to day and legal challenges 01/03/2017 by Nick Faraday - by Dr Charlotte Clements. Records are an asset to any organisation: they tell people who you are, what you have Continue Reading Welcome to CFG’s Small Charities Programme 08/12/2016 by Nick Faraday - Everyone benefits from a strong, resilient and sustainable small charity sector, and small charities often don’t know what they don’t Continue Reading Telling your story well: misconceptions, pitfalls and lessons for smaller charities 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - The Charity Commission’s Nigel Davies looks at how smaller charities can tell their story well in their trustees’ annual reports Continue Reading Independent examinations – the pain-free alternative to an audit 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - Don’t fear your Independent Examination says Community Accountant, Lisa-Jane Bradbury, they’re quicker and simpler than an audit, and can help Continue Reading Ten-point checklist for ensuring that your charity is fit for the future 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - For many small charities, income from grants is essential. But how can you improve your chance of being successful when Continue Reading Our Story: FULL HOUSE THEATRE 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - From a start-up at a desk in a disused barn, to a thriving theatre company raising arts engagement in its Continue Reading Don’t bump along the bottom – thrive! 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - Simple but effective skills in financial management aren’t the preserve of big business. However small your charity, an understanding of Continue Reading Getting auto-enrolment right for your charity and employees: choosing the right pension scheme 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - With auto-enrolment staging dates looming for small charities, CFG’s Anjelica Finnegan is here to help, looking at what you need Continue Reading Key considerations for small charities 08/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - As the sector gears up for 2017, Finance and Accounting Consultant Andy Nash, who specialises in charities and non-profits, sets Continue Reading Financial Management – what does it mean for small charities? 01/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - The Small Charities Coalition (SCC) has helped CFG develop and promote the Small Charities Programme. SCC’s Felicity Christensen explores how Continue Reading What we hear from small charities on the helpline 01/12/2016 by Holly Noonan - One of the key services the Small Charities Coalition provides is a helpline. John Barrett, SCC’s Chief Executive explores some Continue Reading Finances for the terrified? 29/11/2016 by Nick Faraday - I work with about 120 voluntary and community groups a year across Bournemouth offering one to one advice and support. Continue Reading Small charities and the Autumn Statement 22/11/2016 by Nick Faraday - On Wednesday 23rd November at 12.30pm the chancellor will deliver the Autumn Statement, the second of the two most important Continue Reading Top tips for a small charity to guard against fraud 14/11/2016 by Nick Faraday - With charities increasingly falling victim to fraud it is time to start to look seriously at preventing fraud. The Annual Continue Reading Small charities and auto-enrolment: do you have everything in place? 09/11/2016 by Holly Noonan - The Pensions Regulator provides CFG monthly auto-enrolment updates. These blogs provide the latest guidance and messages from the regulator adapted Continue Reading What did the Romans ever know about data protection? 31/10/2016 by Nick Faraday - As usual, quite a lot. Caesar famously used his cipher device to protect important and sensitive military data among his Continue Reading ‘FRIDAY AFTERNOON FRAUD’ 21/10/2016 by Nick Faraday - Today is Friday, and for most people this means a chance to daydream about weekend plans and forget about work. Continue Reading NEVER STOP GROWING AND LEARNING 27/09/2016 by Nick Faraday - Charity Finance Group has over the years built up great niche expertise and experience to offer relevant and impactful support Continue Reading CFG Press Release ‘Small Charities Programme Launch’ 26/09/2016 by Nick Faraday - Charity Finance Group launches programme to help improve small charities’ finances The Small Charities Programme is being supported by Esmée Continue Reading PROBLEMS ARE NOT STOP SIGNS, THEY ARE GUIDELINES 19/08/2016 by Nick Faraday - After the first pre-pilot that was held for the small charities finance training programme, I had the privledge to talk Continue Reading LOVE LEARNING MORE THAN YOU FEAR FAILURE 19/08/2016 by Nick Faraday - This blog is to share learning from this programme and to learn from others. The planning and development of this Continue Reading
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