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Time to read: 6 minutes

Topics: Fraud

Fraud is one of the most significant threats facing charities yet anti-fraud measures are rarely at the top of charities' lists of priorities. Anti-fraud measures are increasingly critical though to the success and survival of many organisations. In this short article, VVW highlight some common frauds directed towards small and medium sized organisations and explain some practical steps charities can take to help protect themselves.

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Topics: Banking and financial services / Charity finance policy / Economy and policy / Financial sustainability / Funding / Investment / Pensions / People and culture / Procurement and resources / Tax and VAT

CFG's policy experts, Richard Sagar and Isaac Bristol, provide an overview of all the relevant announcements from the Chancellor's Autumn Budget.

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Topics: Leadership and career development / IT, technology and digital

At Xledger's recent Charity Customer Roundtable in London, finance leaders from across the sector, including Trussell, Comic Relief, MAP, the Royal Society, Anthony Nolan, Henry Smith Foundation, and Trust for London, came together to discuss the priorities shaping their organisations. Here, Xledger's Operations Director, Tim Wright, shares some of the main lessons learned.

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Topics: Risk / People and culture / Leadership and career development / Governance, legal and compliance / Financial sustainability

How can charity leaders balance sustainable finance with an equally strong focus on culture and impact? It's tricky but not impossible, with the right support. CFG's Co-CEO Sarah Lomax shares some thoughts on the recent Services For Education report Leading Through Uncertainty.

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Topics: Procurement and resources / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)

Energy prices can have a big impact on charity budgets, so planning ahead is important. CFG's partner Utility Aid recently ran a webinar on the current market and what to consider when choosing your next contract.

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Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of CFG's first annual awards since 2019. More than 430 charity and corporate leaders gathered together on Thursday 8 October at Royal Lancaster in London for CFG's 2026 Annual Dinner and Awards event.

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Topics: Economy and policy

Labour has just concluded its first annual conference with Andy Burnham as leader, setting the scene for what could be a policy-filled end to the year. CFG's Policy Officer Isaac Bristol looks for signs of hope, and shares the inside track.

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Topics: Gift Aid

For small charities stretched thin across fundraising, operations, finance and more, Gift Aid can sometimes feel like an afterthought. But for the Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Trust – the UK’s leading charity supporting people with MSA, a rare and rapidly progressive neurological condition – it's a well-managed income stream which makes up just under 6% of their total fundraised income.

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Topics: Accounting and reporting

If preparing for SORP 2026 has slipped down your to-do list, now is the time to act, says the Charity Commission.

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Topics: Risk / IT, technology and digital

In this article, Tim Larden, Associate Director at Access Insurance, discusses two recent cyber-related incidents which show how charities can be affected, even indirectly. Tim notes that these instances highlight the importance of cyber resilience for charities and provides some actionable insights for how you can prepare.

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