Knowledge Hub

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.

Moving from dialogue to true collaboration can feel like climbing a double helix; it isn't a straight path. CFG's Emma Abbott shares the lessons learned through recent collaboration with some of the UK's biggest banks, and invites you to be part of the conversation too.

The UK Supreme Court's April 2025 ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers has prompted questions across the voluntary sector about what, if anything, organisations need to do in response. This short briefing helps charities to navigate the implications pf the ruling relating to premises and facilities.

Psychological safety is not a ‘nice to have’. It is the foundation of how well any team performs, communicates, and recovers from difficulty. When it is present, people are more engaged, more honest, and more committed. When it is absent, problems are hidden until they escalate, mistakes go unreported, and people disengage quietly — or leave.

How can we embrace risk and get ready for whatever life throws at us? Caron Bradshaw and Nigel Kippax's recent conference presentation takes a fresh look at risk management through the lens of sport, history, business and religion.

We recently spoke to the new chair of CFG's Arts and Museums Special Interest Group (ARTSIG), Margaret Anderson, Chief Finance Officer at Inspire. Margaret shared her journey from music student to CFO, her passion for the arts sector, and her vision for building ARTSIG into a thriving community where finance professionals can share knowledge, tackle sector-specific challenges, and support one another.

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.

As we approach budget planning for 2026/27, many finance leaders are grappling with a familiar challenge: how to set competitive salaries that attract and retain talent while managing tight budgets. Recent discussions in our discussion forums highlight how this is a pressing concern for CFG members, particularly as organisations balance cost of living pressures with sustainable financial planning.

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.

A first-of-its-kind study from University of Bath shows that trustees driven by passion might make better decisions, while those motivated by external rewards may actually harm their charity's mission. CFG's Emma Abbott reports.

Recent months have seen much discussion over whether or not charity trustees should be paid. To mark Trustees' Week, we look at some of the arguments on both sides of the debate.

What does the new Charity Governance Code mean for charities? Mark Abbott from Bates Wells takes a look at the changes and urges organisations to sign up to a special webinar on 13 November.