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    Bullying and leadership

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 01.03.2021

    As more shocking accounts of bullying in parts of the sector unfold, Caron Bradshaw, CEO, shares her experiences and thoughts.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Finance Focus February 2021

    Topics: Risk / Charity finance policy / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Leadership and career development / Crisis management
    Posted: 26.02.2021

    Welcome to the latest edition of Finance Focus! In this issue, we explore the art of reinvention with the help of a pop superstar. And Simon Hopkins from Blind Veterans UK shares how the charity has adapted services during the pandemic. We also look into staying one step ahead by optimising tech solutions.

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    Why government needs to listen #RightNow

    Topics: Leadership and career development / Economy and policy
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 11.02.2021

    As part of the #RightNow campaign on Wednesday 17 February, Caron Bradshaw OBE sets out why it's folly to ignore a potential sector breakdown.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Inspiring people and workplaces to thrive – wherever that may be

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 09.02.2021

    How can charities nurture engaged, productive and happy workplaces? Jo Moffatt of Engage for Success explains why employee engagement must be put at the heart of every organisation.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Finance Focus January 2021

    Topics: Risk / Charity finance policy / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting / IT, technology and digital / Leadership and career development / Crisis management
    Posted: 29.01.2021

    Welcome to the latest edition of Finance Focus! In this issue, we take a look at the subject of Risk and new ways to recognise and manage it. Plus, we speak to Caron Bradshaw, CEO of CFG, about her journey to the organisation and an OBE.

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  • How to share your story through your annual report

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: Heather McLoughlin
    On: 26.01.2021

    Find out how complying with the fundraising reporting requirements in Section 13 of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 can be a great way of telling your fundraising story. Heather McLoughlin, Policy Development Officer at Fundraising Regulator, explains more...

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Brexit and beyond: Civil society must keep pushing on what matters

    Topics: Procurement and resources / Economy and policy / Risk
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 21.01.2021

    Brexit is over, the deal is done. Whether we like it or not, we must keep looking ahead. As the UK carves out a new role on the world stage, there's never been a better time to set out our stall, argues Caron Bradshaw.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    New approaches to risk with the Nuffield Foundation

    Topics: Risk
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.01.2021

    In advance of CFG's Risk Conference 2021, Ian Hanham, Director of Finance and Information Systems at the Nuffield Foundation, shares how a new approach and assurance map can increase confidence and new insights into the risks being monitored and managed by boards, senior management and audit committees.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    Putting members at the heart of CFG

    Topics: Leadership and career development
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 15.12.2020

    CFG’s Senior Membership and Insight Manager, Jessica Meddick, shares some personal reflections on life at CFG during the past 12 months, and looks ahead to what promises to be another busy and fruitful year.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • And then the world turned upside down…

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Crisis management
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 09.12.2020

    With the publication of their new property research, property advice charity and CFG member the Ethical Property Foundation has never been in more demand. CEO Antonia Swinson reveals how the pandemic is changing property realities for the UK voluntary sector.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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    Collaboration is hard but a goal worth shooting for!

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / Crisis management
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 08.12.2020

    As a difficult year draws to a close, CFG's CEO Caron Bradshaw reflects on the #NeverMoreNeeded team's efforts to get the right results...

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Finance Focus November/December 2020

    Topics: Risk / Charity finance policy / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting / IT, technology and digital / Gift Aid / Leadership and career development / Crisis management
    Posted: 04.12.2020

    Welcome to the latest edition of Finance Focus! In this issue, we ask charities and CFG's trustees about what they've learned in 2020 and what lays ahead. Topics also covered include annual reporting, gift aid and technology.

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