- How to approach working with organisations in financial distress 30/08/2017 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - This blog is to share learning from this programme and to learn from others. The planning and development of this Continue Reading