CFG Awards 2026



Entries are now open!

CFG’s reimagined Annual Dinner and Awards will recognise and celebrate those who lead the way in charity finance.

Awards will be presented to three teams and two individuals who have demonstrated excellence and impact in charity finance and operations.

A special award will also be made to an individual who has volunteered their time to support and inspire the CFG community.

To find out more about each award and to enter, click on the individual awards below.

The team awards are:

- Excellence in Financial Reporting

- Best Use of Technology in Finance (kindly sponsored by Unit4)

- Excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)


The individual awards are:

- Inspiring Financial Leadership

- Rising Star in Charity Finance

- CFG's Volunteer of the Year

 

Closing date: Thursday 7 May 2026.

Good luck with your entries!

 

About the Annual Dinner and Awards Event

We hope that you will join us in this special occasion and nominate the teams and individuals you believe deserve to be recognised for their positive impact.

The Awards will be presented to the finalists on Thursday 8 October 2026 at The Royal Lancaster, London.

If you are entering yourself or your team, or are nominating an individual or team from another organisation, please check if they are able to attend on the night. And please save the date!

If you have any questions about the 2026 Annual Dinner and Awards, please email the team.

Attending the event:

Corporate Partners:

If you would like to see further information about attending the event or would like to enquire about purchasing a corporate table, please email us at corporate@cfg.org.uk

Tables can seat 10 guests of your choice.

Charity members, charity non-members, and individuals

Ticket sales for this event will open up closer to the time of the event.

At this time we are only asking for expressions of interest. If you would like to join us on the night to celebrate excellence in charity finance, please email us at events@cfg.org.uk

Please note:

  • That this is not a commitment to attend the event, only your initial expression of interest.

  • Award nominees will automatically be invited to attend the evening. Team award nominees will be guaranteed three seats and individual award nominees will be offered two seats, free of charge.