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This National Self-Care week we are sharing an article, originally written by MHFA England, to highlight the importance of both self-care, and self-compassion to our overall wellbeing.

Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment. In this article, CFG shares what it's doing to strengthen its policies and shape a culture of safety and respect.

Sustainability remains firmly on the agenda as COP29 begins on 11 November. Harriet Hodgson-Grove from UHY highlights some of the advantages of having a clear ESG strategy for your charity, and provides some useful guidance on where to start.

CFG has been working hard to support members and all charitable organisations following the autumn budget on 30 October. Find out how you can join us in supporting the future of our sector.

What's it like being a trustee? And what can we do to make charity boards more diverse? Glyn Sheldon talks to CFG trustee Tim Nicholls to find out.

CFG's CEO Caron Bradshaw pays personal tribute to Ian Theodoreson and invites friends and colleagues to sign our virtual book of remembrance.

CFG's policy experts, Richard Sagar and Ida Karlsson, dig into all the relevant announcements and changes so you don't have to.

Milly Durrant, CFG's new Head of Membership, shares what excites her about her new role and why she's looking forward to working with members in the coming year.

On Thursday 17 October, CFG CEO Caron Bradshaw participated in the roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy alongside other sector leaders. This coincided with the launch of the Civil Society Covenant, a plan to redefine the relationship between charities and the government.

Charities are built on trust but, alarmingly, they are not immune to fraud, including from within. Sam Burne James unmasks the risks of insider fraud and shares expert advice on how to prevent and manage it.

Geetha Rabindrakumar pays tribute to Sharon Daley, a 'talented' and 'passionate' charity finance professional.

Simon Leicester poses some questions that may be affecting many charities in the sector, and also provides some potential solutions. By implementing these strategies, Simon argues that charities can improve their performance and achieve their mission more effectively.