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How our wellbeing week allows staff to refresh and recharge, and the other ways we are helping our employees to support members and partners.

Engaging charity members and supporting diverse communities is Holly Lown's main focus as CFG's Membership Engagement Assistant. Holly talks about how she's combining her passion for museums and culture with her day job.

Is your charity thinking about debt financing for large expenditures? Elizabeth Jones from Farrer & Co discusses the pros and cons of borrowing.

Reflecting on the results of the 2024 General Election, CFG's Caron Bradshaw OBE, shares her thoughts on making change happen in the current political landscape.

New laws that change the way subscriptions or memberships are provided have come into force. Felicity Forward and Joel Murphie from Shoosmiths take a look at what the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 means for charities.

As this year's headline sponsors of CFG's Annual Conference on 27 June, Sophie Ward from HSBC Global Private Banking invites you to attend their conference session and explains why now is the best time to 'shape tomorrow', together.

What is strategic litigation and how can charities use it to drive impact? Leticia Jennings and Katy Sawyer from Bates Wells take a look at the opportunities, risks and issues.

In this second part of his series on resilience, Robin Aitken takes a look at what to do when the going gets tough and the income streams dry up.

Maximising Gift Aid income is the name of the game... Phoebe Cooper from RSPCA shares how the charity increased opt-in rates and income with behavioural economics and telephones.

How has being ‘de-banked’ grown to be such a major risk for charities? What can charity financial professionals do to safeguard their organisations from it? And is there hope on the horizon? Sam Burne James has (some) of the answers…

After eight years on CFG’s board of trustees, Gary Forster has bid farewell to CFG. Talking to Emma Abbott, Gary reflects on his time as chair, the many highlights, the changes he’s seen and a membership and sector that never fails to impress him.

New regulations impacting DB pension schemes will come into force later in the year. Ed Symes FIA, from Lane Clark & Peacock LLP, explains the changes and what charities can do about them.