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Procurement and resources July 2022

Energy Outlook by Utility Aid (July 2022)

CFG member Utility Aid shares its Energy Outlook for July 2022.

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People and culture Governance, legal and compliance Aug 2026

Composition, process and quality: Understanding board decision-making in the UK charity sector

Building on phase one of the University of Bath student research team that looked at trustee motivations and effectiveness, this phase two research report extends that insight to the board as a collective, examining how composition shapes the quality of group decisions. Recommendations include introducing psychometric screening at trustee recruitment, implementing annual skills audits and building psychological safety into board culture. The report’s central deliverable is the DREAM Diagnostic Framework.

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Governance, legal and compliance Banking and financial services Jul 2026

CFG's Charity Banking Report July 2026

Between January and April 2026, more than 2,400 charity staff, trustees and volunteers took part in CFG's third charity banking survey. The findings are captured in this final report which looks at the challenges charitable organisations face with banking services and makes recommendations on how charity banking can be improved.

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Economy and policy Governance, legal and compliance Risk Jun 2026

Rethinking Risk: Recommendations for a CC26 Refresh

This report presents evidence-based recommendations for a substantive refresh of CC26, the Charity Commission’s guidance on risk management for charities in England and Wales. It was written by CFG and The Risk Collaborative and shared with the Charity Commission in June 2026.

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Funding Accounting and reporting Mar 2026

Know Your Cost Base 2026

This publication, produced in partnership with HaysMac, offers a practical framework for understanding and calculating your charity's cost base. It is written for finance leaders, trustees, executive teams, and for funders who want to understand what sustainable partnership truly requires.

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