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  • Annual Report 2019-20: Creating a better future

    Posted: 30.04.2021
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  • Finance Focus April 2021

    Topics: Charity finance policy / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting / Leadership and career development / Crisis management
    Posted: 30.04.2021

    Welcome to the April 2021 edition of Finance Focus. This month we take a look at mental health and wellbeing in the run up to Mental Health Awareness Week in May. In this edition, we hear from Jan Hutchinson from Centre for Mental Health and speak to Adrian Lance from the Mental Health Foundation.

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  • CFG comments

    Mighty oaks from little acorns grow...

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: CFG
    On: 23.04.2021

    When CFG's Mentoring Scheme was launched for members in October 2019, no one could have predicted just how successful and valued it would become. Jessica Meddick, Senior Member and Insight Officer at CFG, looks back at how the scheme has gone from a seed of an idea to something much bigger, despite the challenge of Covid.

     

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Finance Focus March 2021

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital / Gift Aid / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Crisis management
    Posted: 30.03.2021

    Welcome to the March 2021 edition of Finance Focus! In this edition, we take a look at how the use of digital technology in the sector has evolved in the past year. We also speak to Carole Holloway of Advantage Africa about how the charity has met extraordinary challenges head-on during the pandemic - and the technology they couldn't be without.

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    Tax Day: What could it mean for charities?

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 24.03.2021

    CFG's Policy Manager Richard Sagar takes a look at what the government's 'Tax Day' on 23 March could mean for the charity sector.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • The benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 across all functions

    Topics: Procurement and resources / IT, technology and digital
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 18.03.2021

    In advance of CFG's IT Conference on 25 March, event sponsor m-hance share their expert insights on the benefits of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 cloud-based solutions in all areas of your organisation.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Attracting talent and creating a strong employer brand in large charities

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 11.03.2021

    In advance of the CFG Large Charities event on 18 March, Leadership Coach and Business Mentor Nicki Deeson interviews Guy Hayward, CEO of Goodman Masson.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • CFG Briefing: Budget 2021

    Topics: Tax and VAT / People and culture / IT, technology and digital / Investment / Gift Aid / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Crisis management / Accounting and reporting
    Posted: 03.03.2021

    CFG's member briefing on the Chancellor's Budget Statement, 3 March 2021.

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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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