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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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  • CFG Guide for Small Charities: Fraud

    Topics: Fraud
    Written by: CFG
    On: 20.10.2022

    It's #CharityFraudAwarenessWeek! Check out our three-minute guide for small charities which provides an overview of the ever-changing topic of fraud.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Moving offices? Here's what you need to know...

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Investment / Financial sustainability
    Written by: Mia Brown
    On: 20.10.2022

    Planning to relocate your offices? Mia Brown from TSP shares what to consider to ensure a smoother process, and talks to Hannah McCarthy about DEC's recent office move.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    Understanding energy consumption

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 18.10.2022

    Do we really understand the energy we use? And how can we get to grips with our consumption AND reduce it? Ruaire Glackin from Utility Aid shares a helpful guide.

    Time to read: 9 minutes
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    The human face of finance automation

    Topics: IT, technology and digital
    Written by: Ruth Bentley
    On: 17.10.2022

    How can you make automation work for you, your team and your organisation? Ruth Bentley from LAKE shares some ideas on implementing new systems and getting the best out of them.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Energy Bills Relief Scheme – capturing the needs of charitable organisations

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Economy and policy
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 14.10.2022

    The government needs your input now! Don't miss this opportunity to feed back your organisation's needs and experiences of energy costs, usage and more...

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • How to invest in a world of high inflation

    Topics: Investment / Financial sustainability / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy
    Written by: Patrick Trueman
    On: 13.10.2022

    How can charities respond to this year’s spike in inflation from an investment perspective? Patrick Trueman from James Hambro & Partners considers some of the implications and shares ways to respond.

    Time to read: 7 minutes
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  • Six steps to developing a business continuity plan

    Topics: Risk / Crisis management
    Written by: Simon Hickman
    On: 12.10.2022

    Don't get caught out by disasters. Make sure you minimise impact with these six simple steps to developing a business continuity plan from Access Insurance.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Charities and the path to net zero

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Pensions / Investment / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 07.10.2022

    Climate change is no longer a fringe concern for charities. Richard Sagar, Head of Policy at Charity Finance Group, introduces a new guide that offers practical first steps on the net zero journey.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • Don’t miss your chance to have your say on dormant assets

    Topics: Economy and policy
    Written by: Dr Clare Mills
    On: 06.10.2022

    Following CFG's response to the government's consultation on dormant assets, Clare Mills urges others to respond as the deadline looms.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • The Government's 'Growth Plan 2022': An analysis

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Pensions / Governance, legal and compliance / Gift Aid / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 23.09.2022

    Richard Sagar, CFG's Head of Policy, takes a look at the new Chancellor's mini-budget statement and what it means for charities.

    Time to read: 7 minutes
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  • Government announces energy relief scheme for charities

    Topics: Economy and policy / Crisis management
    Written by: CFG
    On: 21.09.2022

    The Government has announced its energy relief support package for charities, businesses, and public sector organisations. CFG takes at look at the details.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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