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In this article, Martin Mercer, Head of Charitable Trusts at Cartwright and Tobin Aldrich, Partner at AAW Group, outline the dilemmas which charities often face when it comes to growth strategies: when to save and when to spend?

This is the second of two articles featuring responses from RSM to questions posed in a recent webinar on the new SORP which also featured CFG's Head of Policy, Richard Sagar. Here you'll find answers to questions on the tiered reporting framework, lease accounting and more.

RSM recently held a webinar, alongside CFG’s Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, covering changes in the new SORP. As you might imagine, there were lots of questions from attendees about what the new SORP means in practice, from income recognition and tiered reporting to new requirements about leases. This two-part article includes RSM’s detailed responses to those questions, and offers practical insight to help your organisation get ready for the changes.

PIB Insurance Brokers, sponsors of CFG's Annual Conference on 25 June, talks to CFG team about what makes it a must-attend event and shares what charities can do to adapt in uncertain times.

In this article from Janice Matthews at Menzies, she outlines how, despite repeated regulatory focus, reserves remain one of the most misunderstood areas of charity finance. Treating them as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic tool continues to expose organisations to unnecessary risk. 

Each year, our annual member survey gives us invaluable insight into what matters most to charity finance leaders – and how well CFG is supporting you.  Your vital feedback continues to shape our priorities, our benefits and services and our voice on behalf of the sector. Read on to learn how...

Leading a charity today means juggling competing priorities: financial sustainability, organisational culture, and delivering meaningful impact. Some days this balancing act can feel relentless. How do leaders keep the mission alive while ensuring the numbers add up? This article explores practical ways to navigate these tensions and build strong foundations for the future.

Here, CFG's Policy Officer, Isaac Bristol, looks at some policy wins, important conversations between the sector and Government, and further ahead to the potentially paradigmatic May elections.

Cyber disruption, financial uncertainty and evolving governance expectations are reshaping the risk landscape in 2026. While these developments present real challenges, they also offer opportunities for charities to strengthen resilience, improve governance and innovate in how they deliver impact.

With rising demand, resource pressures and a rapidly changing funding environment, many charities are exploring whether collaboration or merger could strengthen their resilience and impact. This article from Hugo Walford and Jean Tsang at Bates Wells, sets out key considerations for charities contemplating collaboration or merger, along with top tips and common pitfalls to avoid.

The revised Charities SORP, which now applies to accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026, represents a shift in expectations. It is not simply about compliance, but about improving the quality, clarity and usefulness of charity reporting.