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  • CFG comments

    What does the Queen’s speech mean for charities?

    Topics: Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 12.05.2021

    A raft of new policies were announced in the Queen's Speech on 11 May. CFG's Policy Manager, Richard Sagar, sifts through the small print to find out what's in store for charities.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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    Rainy days and reserves

    Topics: Risk / Crisis management / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 11.05.2021

    Caron Bradshaw OBE shares her thoughts on the issues around charity reserves in light of the Covid pandemic and recent investigations by the Charity Commission.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Charity staff, mental health and the pandemic

    Topics: People and culture
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 10.05.2021

    Jan Hutchinson, Director of Programmes at Centre for Mental Health, shares the charity's experiences of managing employee wellbeing and mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.

     

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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    UK Aid cuts will have devastating impact on smaller charities

    Topics: Funding / Economy and policy
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 30.04.2021

    The Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN) urgently needs your help to gather data on the impact of UK Aid cuts.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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    Mighty oaks from little acorns grow...

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: CFG
    On: 23.04.2021

    When CFG's Mentoring Scheme was launched for members in October 2019, no one could have predicted just how successful and valued it would become. Jessica Meddick, Senior Member and Insight Officer at CFG, looks back at how the scheme has gone from a seed of an idea to something much bigger, despite the challenge of Covid.

     

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Tax Day: What could it mean for charities?

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 24.03.2021

    CFG's Policy Manager Richard Sagar takes a look at what the government's 'Tax Day' on 23 March could mean for the charity sector.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • The benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 across all functions

    Topics: Procurement and resources / IT, technology and digital
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 18.03.2021

    In advance of CFG's IT Conference on 25 March, event sponsor m-hance share their expert insights on the benefits of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 cloud-based solutions in all areas of your organisation.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Attracting talent and creating a strong employer brand in large charities

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 11.03.2021

    In advance of the CFG Large Charities event on 18 March, Leadership Coach and Business Mentor Nicki Deeson interviews Guy Hayward, CEO of Goodman Masson.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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    Bullying and leadership

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 01.03.2021

    As more shocking accounts of bullying in parts of the sector unfold, Caron Bradshaw, CEO, shares her experiences and thoughts.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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    Why government needs to listen #RightNow

    Topics: Leadership and career development / Economy and policy
    Written by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 11.02.2021

    As part of the #RightNow campaign on Wednesday 17 February, Caron Bradshaw OBE sets out why it's folly to ignore a potential sector breakdown.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Inspiring people and workplaces to thrive – wherever that may be

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 09.02.2021

    How can charities nurture engaged, productive and happy workplaces? Jo Moffatt of Engage for Success explains why employee engagement must be put at the heart of every organisation.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • How to share your story through your annual report

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: Heather McLoughlin
    On: 26.01.2021

    Find out how complying with the fundraising reporting requirements in Section 13 of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 can be a great way of telling your fundraising story. Heather McLoughlin, Policy Development Officer at Fundraising Regulator, explains more...

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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