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In the last policy update I remarked how the start of 2026 would likely be defined by uncertainty. Not a unique hypothesis, though one that has been proven intimidatingly correct so far.

As expected, the Chancellor’s Spring Statement did not introduce any new policy measures, sticking to her promise to only hold one fiscal event per year. The announcement, therefore, does not substantively change the financial situation for charities.

What can we expect from policy-makers in the coming months? CFG's Policy Officer, Isaac Bristol, looks ahead to what could be a blustery season for the Government.

Welcome to 2026! There’s much to look forward to, but there’s no denying the pressures we all face. To kick off the year, CFG’s co-CEO's Clare Mills and Sarah Lomax share some thoughts on the charity sector landscape, and how CFG will be supporting charities in the year ahead.

CFG's policy experts, Richard Sagar and Isaac Bristol, pore over all the relevant announcements and changes so you don't have to.

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 is undertaking a short survey to understand how charities currently use salary sacrifice arrangements, particularly for pension contributions.

With the publication of the final Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), CFG’s Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, highlights what charities across the sector will need to be aware of before the SORP comes into effect in 2026.

Last October, Rachel Reeves announced a rise in Employer National Insurance Contributions (ERNICs). The rise increased the operating costs for many organisations at a time when many were already struggling, and CFG highlighted the concerns of our members through a survey we launched at the time, and in subsequent reports and articles.

The long-awaited Civil Society Covenant was published on 17 July 2025. The Covenant sets out a new vision for how government and civil society should work together. In this blog, CFG's Policy Officer Ida Karlsson explain what it says, what it could mean in practice, how CFG views the commitments, and—crucially—what needs to happen next to ensure implementation lives up to the ambition.