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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.

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.