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  • The one constant in these changing times

    Topics: Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 25.11.2019

    In Caron Bradshaw's speech at the CFG Annual Dinner this November and shared here, Caron reflects on the changing political climate, and why we must not forget our focus on public interest and public benefit.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Has the Charity Commission has taken the wrong tone in its election guidance

    Topics: Charity finance policy / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.11.2019

    The charities regulator in England and Wales recently wrote to its whole database to warn them of their duties when campaigning. David Ainsworth asks if the Commission struck the right tone.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Why The Times is (mostly) wrong about charity reserves

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.11.2019

    By David Ainsworth, Sector Specialist, Charity Finance Group

    Last week, The Times newspaper launched an attack on military charities for holding too much money in reserve. It claimed that the £275m held by the ten largest military charities was excessive, and accused them of "hoarding" cash.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Are charity reserves policies really clear enough?

    Topics: Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.11.2019

    By David Ainsworth, Sector Specialist, Charity Finance Group

    Last week, The Times newspaper launched an attack on military charities for holding too much money in reserve. It claimed that the £275m held by the ten largest military charities was excessive, and accused them of "hoarding" cash.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Why accountability is essential to a charity’s approach to the GDPR

    Topics: IT, technology and digital
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 11.11.2019

    By Victoria Hordern, Partner & Head of Data Privacy, Bates Wells

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Regulation needed to protect customers

    Topics: Fraud
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 30.10.2019

    By Alanna Patterson, Head Energy Specialist from Utility Aid

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2019

    Topics: Fraud
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 21.10.2019

    By Alan Bryce, Head of Development, Counter Fraud & Cybercrime at Charity Commission for England & Wales

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Another Brexit deal's on the table - now what?

    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 18.10.2019

    So the deal's been done but its a long way from being dusted. As Super Saturday approaches, CFG's CEO Caron Bradshaw looks at the likely outcome of tomorrow's historic vote.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Why does the narrative around public 'trust' makes me feel so uncomfortable?

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Charity finance policy
    Posted by: Caron Bradshaw
    On: 16.10.2019

    By Caron Bradshaw, CEO of CFG

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Why safeguarding is vital for finance leaders

    Topics: Risk / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Leadership and career development
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 16.10.2019

    If you work in the voluntary sector, the chances are you’ll have spotted that safeguarding has suddenly been rocketed up the list of concerns for charity leaders. As NCVO launch a series of safeguarding resources to help charities build their capabilities in this area, CFG's David Ainsworth explains why CFG members should check them out.

     

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Why the Masonic Charitable Foundation became the first charity to sponsor a CAIF

    Topics: Investment
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 16.10.2019

    Charles Angus, Finance Director for Masonic Charitable Foundations, explains why the Masonic Charitable Foundation became the first charity in the UK to sponsor its own charitable authorised investment fund, or CAIF, and shares his experience as a lesson for other charities.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Managing Risk: a perspective from a CEO

    Topics: Risk
    Posted by: Guest blogger
    On: 15.10.2019

    In advance of his presentation at CFG's Risk Conference on 10 December, Mark Goldring, former CEO at Oxfam GB, asks how you can mitigate the unknown risks, as well as plan for the anticipated ones. 

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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