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Check out what's new in charity finance and beyond... Read the Spring issue of Finance Focus. 

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In an article originally published in Charity Times in March 2025, CFG CEO Caron Bradshaw discusses equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and asks what, if anything, could we learn from Donald Trump?

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Topics: Procurement and resources / Governance, legal and compliance / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)

What are the new legal developments affecting charity land transactions and how charity trustees can best meet their responsibilities? Experts from Farrer & Co and Newmark discuss the issues and updates in this short guide.

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Read the Winter 2025 edition of Finance Focus (members only).

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Topics: Risk / Procurement and resources / People and culture / Investment / Governance, legal and compliance / Financial sustainability / Environmental, social, governance (ESG)

Ruth Jenkins from Keep Britain Tidy and Simon Hughes from Crowe UK take a look at the risks of global heating, their interrelated nature and complexities, and pose important questions on managing risk.

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Topics: Environmental, social, governance (ESG)

Charities can play a crucial role in achieving Net Zero by assessing their carbon footprint, setting measurable targets and implementing sustainable practices. Harriet Hodgson-Grove from UHY outlines how, by engaging stakeholders and advocating for change, they can contribute to the UK’s efforts to meet its 2050 climate goals.

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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.

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Topics: Environmental, social, governance (ESG)

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.

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Rachel Titchen, Charities and Investment Director at consultancy Broadstone, calls for a more flexible and adaptive approach to charity investing.

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Deadline extended! The VCSE survey is open for responses. Read more about the survey and share your thoughts on the changing landscape of the sector.

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Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy

CFG's Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, takes a look at the King's Speech following the election of a new Labour Government and sets out what it could mean for charities.

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CFG and others have called for an 'Essentials Guarantee' to be introduced. What is it, why is it needed and what difference could it make to charities and the people they serve? Lily Bristow, Policy Intern at CFG, explains.

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