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  • Research

    Report: CFG's survey reveals deep concern over rise in ERNICs

    Topics: Risk / Procurement and resources / People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Crisis management
    Written by: CFG
    On: 03.12.2024

    The majority of charity employers are concerned about absorbing significant additional staffing costs following the government's decision to increase Employer National Insurance Contributions, according to CFG's latest survey.

    Time to read: 15 minutes
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  • CFG comments

    Supporting our members and the sector through change

    Topics: Procurement and resources / People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Emma Abbott
    On: 06.11.2024

    CFG has been working hard to support members and all charitable organisations following the autumn budget on 30 October. Find out how you can join us in supporting the future of our sector.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Policy

    CFG briefing: Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2024

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: CFG
    On: 30.10.2024

    CFG's policy experts, Richard Sagar and Ida Karlsson, dig into all the relevant announcements and changes so you don't have to.

    Time to read: 31 minutes
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  • How can your charity approach income diversification?

    Topics: Risk / IT, technology and digital / Funding / Financial sustainability
    Posted by: Allan Hickie
    On: 08.10.2024

    Charities should diversify their income sources to ensure that they are financially stable and resilient amid today's economic challenges. Allan Hickie from UHY discusses how your charity can approach income diversification in a number of ways.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Charities under pressure

    Topics: Crisis management / Financial sustainability / Funding / Risk
    Written by: Stephen T Dean
    On: 04.10.2024

    The cost of living crisis continues to challenge organisations of every size. Stephen T Dean from Grant Thornton UK takes a look at the pressures charities are facing in 2024 and what they are doing to manage them.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Commission refreshes guidance on charities and financial difficulties

    Topics: Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability
    Written by: CFG
    On: 23.09.2024

    England's charity sector regulator has published updated guidance about financial difficulties to support trustees in their decision making.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • Consultation opens on draft Fundraising Code

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Funding
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 13.09.2024

    The Fundraising Regulator's long-anticipated fully redrafted Fundraising Code is now out for consultation. Charities and others are invited to view the new code, comment and join in the conversation.

    Time to read: 1 minutes
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  • Utilising going concern information as a management tool to benefit your charity

    Topics: Funding / Accounting and reporting
    Posted by: Tracey Moore
    On: 22.08.2024

    Tracey Moore from UHY emphasises the importance of going concern information for charities. She explains how budgets and cashflow forecasts can be used as management tools beyond audit purposes. By regularly updating and analysing this information, charities can make informed decisions, improve financial planning, and strengthen their relationships with grant providers.

    Time to read: 8 minutes
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  • VAT and the fundraising exemption

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Funding
    Posted by: Carla Horsfall
    On: 22.08.2024

    BHP's Carla Horsfall explains how charities can save money on VAT for fundraising events by understanding the exemption rules. She outlines the key conditions for exemption and provides examples of events that qualify. The key takeaway for charities is to stay informed, plan ahead, and consider if the exemption benefits them before applying.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Eight in 10 charities view digital as an organisational priority

    Topics: IT, technology and digital / Funding
    Written by: Glyn Sheldon
    On: 23.07.2024

    The 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report reveals some promising data showing the digital ambitions of charities, whilst also finding that economic challenges are stalling progress.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • The King's Speech and what it might mean for charities

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 18.07.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 5 minutes
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  • Borrowing by charities – an overview

    Topics: Risk / Funding / Financial sustainability / Banking and financial services
    Written by: Elizabeth Jones
    On: 10.07.2024

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

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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