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  • Long read

    De-banking: can charities prevent bank account closures?

    Topics: Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Banking and financial services / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Sam Burne James
    On: 09.04.2024

    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…

    Time to read: 10 minutes
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  • Interview

    A legacy that will live on

    Topics: People and culture / Leadership and career development / Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Emma Abbott
    On: 09.04.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 9 minutes
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  • Pension funding changes – do you know how they will affect you?

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Pensions / Risk
    Written by: Ed Symes
    On: 08.04.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Cracks in the system: Is welfare still working?

    Topics: People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy
    Written by: Lily Bristow
    On: 02.04.2024

    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.

    Time to read: 6 minutes
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  • Employment law: is your charity ready for the update?

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / People and culture
    Written by: Emma Ferry
    On: 28.03.2024

    This April sees the biggest employment law update we have had in a number of years. Emma Ferry from Bluestone HR shares a summary of all the key changes.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • CFG briefing: spring budget analysis 2024

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Pensions / Governance, legal and compliance / Gift Aid / Funding / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 06.03.2024

    CFG takes a look at the Chancellor's spring budget announcements and analyses what they mean for the charity sector.

    Time to read: 19 minutes
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  • Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill and internal controls

    Topics: Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Fraud / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Helena Wilkinson
    On: 05.03.2024

    New laws to prevent fraud have now come into effect. Helena Wilkinson from Price Bailey looks at what they mean for charities and shares an overview of updated Charity Commission guidance.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • New guidance on accepting, refusing and returning donations to your charity

    Topics: Risk / Governance, legal and compliance / Charity finance policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: CFG
    On: 05.03.2024

    Not sure whether to accept, refuse or return a donation? CFG takes a look at the Charity Commission's new guidance which sets out the latest legal rules for trustees.

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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  • Know the law: campaigning in an election year

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance
    Written by: Jane Marshall
    On: 05.03.2024

    With a general election on the horizon, the Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs have shared advice for charities engaging in public debate. Jane Marshall from BHP takes a look at the key points.

    Time to read: 3 minutes
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  • Struggling to submit your annual charity report and accounts?

    Topics: Governance, legal and compliance / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Dr Clare Mills
    On: 16.01.2024

    Difficulty filing this year's accounts due to pressures on your auditors? You're not alone! Dr Clare Mills shares the risks of late submissions along with the latest 'next steps' advice from the charity regulators.

    Time to read: 4 minutes
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  • Policy

    CFG Briefing: Autumn Statement 2023

    Topics: Tax and VAT / Pensions / Governance, legal and compliance / Funding / Financial sustainability / Environmental, social, governance (ESG) / Economy and policy / Accounting and reporting
    Written by: Richard Sagar
    On: 22.11.2023

    What does the Chancellor's Autumn Statement mean for you and your organisation? Richard Sagar, Head of Policy, CFG, takes an in-depth look.

    Time to read: 24 minutes
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  • Diversity in practice: charity governance

    Topics: People and culture / Governance, legal and compliance
    Posted by: CFG
    On: 31.10.2023

    Is your charity board clear on best practice around diversity? Sung-Hyui Park and Tesse Akpeki from Bates Wells take a look at the Charity Governance Code and share its key points.

     

    Time to read: 2 minutes
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