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In this article, originally published on LinkedIn, Pesh Framjee outlines how the role of finance leaders has evolved. Pesh describes how the hardening operating environment has led to finance leaders walking a tightrope, but that there is now an exciting opportunity to play a transformational role within their organisations.

The long-awaited Civil Society Covenant was published on 17 July 2025. The Covenant sets out a new vision for how government and civil society should work together. In this blog, CFG's Policy Officer Ida Karlsson explain what it says, what it could mean in practice, how CFG views the commitments, and—crucially—what needs to happen next to ensure implementation lives up to the ambition.

VAT is one of the most complex tax issues affecting the charity and not-for-profit sector and navigating its rules can be challenging. In this article, UHY’s Sean Glancy addresses some of the most frequently asked VAT questions they receive.

CFG's Specialist Advisor, Pesh Framjee, explains how good risk management can deliver added value.

CFG’s CEO, Caron Bradshaw, recently attended the launch of the Civil Society Covenant alongside other sector leaders. Here she outlines her thoughts on the day and the covenant itself.

In this article, Special Advisor to CFG Pesh Framjee, discusses the Charity Commission's recent report into public trust. He outlines how simply looking at 'how much money goes to the cause' is a fallacy and that the real driver of trust is delivering on your purpose.

As part of CFG's commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its employees, we will be closed for the last week of July 2025.

Recent months have shown just how valuable our CFG community is for sharing expertise and tackling challenges together. We're seeing charity finance professionals turn to their peers and our specialist services for guidance on everything from banking changes to payroll implementations. 

As Parliament winds down, Ida gets to work dissecting a flurry of government reports covering investment, innovation, banking, volunteering and more...

From autumn 2025, charitable organisations will need to start navigating the changes set out in the Government's Employment Rights Bill. Thérèse Rankin from Bates Wells shares a guide to what provisions are coming into force and when. 

As the Finance Director of Artichoke, Neil Goulder has spent years ensuring the financial foundations of this unique arts charity are rock solid. From the iconic Sultan's Elephant that drew a million people to London's streets in 2006 to the biennial Lumiere festival in Durham, Artichoke creates free, outdoor experiences that transform how communities see their world.

As The Joshua Tree approaches its 20th anniversary, we speak with CEO Richard Driffield about how they’re supporting families and the challenges of being a small charity.