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Robert Nieri and Michele Price, Partners in gunnercooke's charities team provide an overview of some of the recent developments in the world of governance, legal and regulation, and outline how these may affect charities. 

This article from Bates Wells' Caroline Morris, Olivia Hyland and Laura Hobbs, explores how charities are using new forms of technology, and the challenges and opportunities that are presented as a result. 

Clare Mills, Co-CEO, Charity Finance Group, shares her reflections since the launch of CFG’s Charity Banking Report, and considers how to build resilience for when the systems and services we rely on falter.

Ahead of the CFG’s 2026 conference on Thursday 25 June, here’s a sneak peek at the conversations that Comic Relief and Xledger will have during their speaking session, “Three years on: Lessons from Comic Relief’s digital transformation”.

Cyber disruption, financial uncertainty and evolving governance expectations are reshaping the risk landscape in 2026. While these developments present real challenges, they also offer opportunities for charities to strengthen resilience, improve governance and innovate in how they deliver impact.

This week, CFG reaches a significant milestone in its digital transformation. Milly Durrant, CFG's Director for Engagement, explains what we've done, what's coming next and what it means for you.

For charities, financial reserves are essential. They provide stability, support future projects, and act as a buffer during uncertain times. But in a landscape of fluctuating interest rates and multiple savings options, how do you make the most of those reserves, without losing access when you need it?

Charities are embracing digital tools faster than ever, from cloud accounting to donor management platforms. But as your tech stack grows, so does your cyber risk. Here's what mid-market nonprofits need to know to protect their data, their donors and their hard-won reputations in 2026 and beyond.

As 2026 starts, there are many challenges facing finance leaders, but CFG's Finance Leaders' Group is helping to address these head on. We spoke to the group's Chair, Jon King, to find out more about how the group has helped finance leaders to support each other and what his hopes are for the group in the year ahead.

In this article, originally published on LinkedIn, Pesh Framjee outlines how the role of finance leaders has evolved. Pesh describes how the hardening operating environment has led to finance leaders walking a tightrope, but that there is now an exciting opportunity to play a transformational role within their organisations.

Recent months have shown just how valuable our CFG community is for sharing expertise and tackling challenges together. We're seeing charity finance professionals turn to their peers and our specialist services for guidance on everything from banking changes to payroll implementations. 

As the Finance Director of Artichoke, Neil Goulder has spent years ensuring the financial foundations of this unique arts charity are rock solid. From the iconic Sultan's Elephant that drew a million people to London's streets in 2006 to the biennial Lumiere festival in Durham, Artichoke creates free, outdoor experiences that transform how communities see their world.