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UHY's Harriet Hodgson-Grove takes a look at what came out of the recent COP30 climate summit, particularly relating to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and what this could mean for charities as we head closer to 2030.

The Charity Investment Consulting Partnership (CICP) held its third roundtable of 2025, hosted by the CIO Investment Club and generously supported by EdenTree Investment Management. With over 20 participants attending, the session brought together charity leaders, investment professionals, and trustees to explore the real drivers behind effective investment strategy.

CFG's Policy Officer, Isaac Bristol, provides an update on all the various happenings in the policy world, with a new SORP, changes to audit thresholds and an autumn budget on the horizon.

A CFG survey conducted one year on from the announcement of a rise in Employer National Insurance Contributions finds that many charities are struggling with their finances.

For charities registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), there's an important new requirement to be aware of when completing your annual return. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about uploading trustee details to OSCR, ensuring your charity remains compliant with the latest regulations.

CFG partner and tax expert Mo Suleman takes a look at why many museums and galleries aren't taking advantage of the Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief, and urges more charities to claim what's theirs.

CFG is undertaking a short survey to understand how charities currently use salary sacrifice arrangements, particularly for pension contributions.

As world leaders come together in Brazil for COP30, UHY's Harriet Hogdson-Grove outlines how charities can utilise the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as a useful guide for taking concrete steps to shape your organisation's future.

Matthew Gold, Principal and Head of Charity & Endowment Investment at Barnett Waddingham, talks about why choosing the right investment managers is one of the most important decisions for any charity or endowment — and how a disciplined, informed approach can make a significant difference to long-term outcomes.

A first-of-its-kind study from University of Bath shows that trustees driven by passion might make better decisions, while those motivated by external rewards may actually harm their charity's mission. CFG's Emma Abbott reports.

As the charity sector celebrates Trustees' Week from Monday 3 November – Friday 7 November, CFG is thanking our own trustees for all their efforts, as well as the nearly one million trustees across the UK who volunteer their time and expertise to help charities.

Recent months have seen much discussion over whether or not charity trustees should be paid. To mark Trustees' Week, we look at some of the arguments on both sides of the debate.