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  • Findings from the 2022 Newton Charity Investment Survey

    Topics: Investment / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Written by: Rorie Evans
    On: 25.11.2022

    Rorie Evans explores the key findings from the 2022 Newton Charity Investment Survey, and what this means for the charity sector.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Factsheet: Cash held as investment

    Topics: Investment / Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Pesh Framjee
    On: 23.11.2022

    Is your charity holding cash back as an investment? If so, are you following recommended practice in your reporting? CFG's special advisor Pesh Framjee shares the guidance.

    Time to read: 7 minutes
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    Cutting to growth: reflections on the Autumn Statement

    Topics: Economy and policy
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 22.11.2022

    Against the backdrop of the Autumn Statement, Caron Bradshaw OBE, Chief Executive, CFG, challenges the view that the government must cut its way to growth and prosperity.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • CFG Briefing: Autumn Statement 2022

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Crisis management
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 17.11.2022

    What does the Chancellor's Autumn Statement mean for you and your organisation? Richard Sagar, Head of Policy, CFG, takes an in-depth look.

    Time to read: 21 minutes
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  • Attracting and retaining staff during a recession

    Topics: Procurement and resources / People and culture
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 15.11.2022

    What does the current recruitment market look like? And how can your charity attract and retain the best talent? Robbie Anderson from Altum Recruitment shares his insights.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    Age is no barrier to being a charity trustee

    Topics: People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Emma Abbott
    On: 10.11.2022

    Becoming a new charity trustee can be daunting; there’s paperwork to be read, meetings to attend and legal obligations to grapple with. But it’s also hugely rewarding, especially when the charity’s cause is close to your heart. CFG's Jessica Meddick explains...

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Interview

    Getting to know you: Tim Nicholls

    Topics: People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Emma Abbott
    On: 09.11.2022

    Tim Nicholls from The Arts Society talks about his new role as a CFG trustee, his passion for volunteering (and football) and the importance of inspiring others in charity finance.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Keeping on top of National Minimum Wage

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Tax and VAT
    Posted by: Caroline Jones
    On: 08.11.2022

    What does your charity need to know when it comes to National Minimum Wage compliance? Caroline Jones from BDO shares some advice on what to consider and how to avoid pitfalls.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Supporting employees during the cost of living crisis

    Topics: People and culture / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 07.11.2022

    What can you do to help your employees during the cost of living crisis? Luiza Jordan from HSF health plan share seven tips for employers.

     

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • VAT and Covid-19 testing services

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 04.11.2022

    If your charity received or supplied Covid-19 testing services, you could have overpaid VAT. Robert Marchant and Kieran Smith from Crowe UK explain.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • Enhancing reputation through a charity’s investment portfolio…

    Topics: Investment / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Posted by: Edward Jewson
    On: 03.11.2022

    Charities once led the way in ethical investment. So, where are they now? PMCL's Ed Jewson shares his insights on putting ESG at the heart of investment portfolios.

    Time to read: 6 minutes
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  • What just happened to my defined benefit pension fund?

    Topics: Pensions
    Written by: Ed Symes
    On: 02.11.2022

    Pension schemes haven't escaped recent political and economic turmoil, so it's time to revisit your organisation's pensions strategy. Ed Symes and Richard Soldan from LCP explain why.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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