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What can we expect from policy-makers in the coming months? CFG's Policy Officer, Isaac Bristol, looks ahead to what could be a blustery season for the Government.

As 2026 starts, there are many challenges facing finance leaders, but CFG's Finance Leaders' Group is helping to address these head on. We spoke to the group's Chair, Jon King, to find out more about how the group has helped finance leaders to support each other and what his hopes are for the group in the year ahead.

Barnett Waddingham's Steve Hitchiner examines existing DB pension consolidation arrangements common in the charity sector, including public sector schemes, NAMES, and DBMTs. He outlines the key actions organisations should consider taking.

Welcome to 2026! There’s much to look forward to, but there’s no denying the pressures we all face. To kick off the year, CFG’s co-CEO's Clare Mills and Sarah Lomax share some thoughts on the charity sector landscape, and how CFG will be supporting charities in the year ahead.

CFG is encouraging charities to get Bank Fit for 2026 by strengthening their banking foundations. Read on to find out more...

A ruling from a major court case heard in February 2025 could impact employers that participate in TPT schemes. Keep up-to-date and watch LCP's on-demand webinar to learn more about the Verity case.

As we approach budget planning for 2026/27, many finance leaders are grappling with a familiar challenge: how to set competitive salaries that attract and retain talent while managing tight budgets. Recent discussions in our discussion forums highlight how this is a pressing concern for CFG members, particularly as organisations balance cost of living pressures with sustainable financial planning.

Understanding the new SORP will be crucial to preparing your charity’s next trustees’ annual report. At a recent training session hosted by CFG, Helena Wilkinson took attendees through all the important changes relating to trustees' annual reports. Emma Abbott reports.

The BDO and Prevent Charity Fraud Conference in London this week delivered a clear message to the sector: with economic pressures mounting and AI-enabled threats evolving rapidly, charities must shift from reactive protection to proactive prevention.

CFG's policy experts, Richard Sagar and Isaac Bristol, pore over all the relevant announcements and changes so you don't have to.

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.