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A first-of-its-kind study from University of Bath shows that trustees driven by passion 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.

With the publication of the final Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), CFG’s Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, highlights what charities across the sector will need to be aware of before the SORP comes into effect in 2026.

Sam Husband, Director of Finance at North Devon Hospice, shares her thoughts on what it means to win the Large Charity of the Year title at this year's Third Sector Awards, and how financial leadership enables innovation and sustainability in challenging times.

Last October, Rachel Reeves announced a rise in Employer National Insurance Contributions (ERNICs). The rise increased the operating costs for many organisations at a time when many were already struggling, and CFG highlighted the concerns of our members through a survey we launched at the time, and in subsequent reports and articles.

CFG’s Co-CEO, Sarah Lomax, describes her experiences attending a recent counter demonstration, and explains how her lived experience as someone with mixed heritage informs her view on the need for the sector to do more to defend against racism.

For World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Sam Burne James finds out how four different charities are prioritising the wellbeing of their staff and volunteers. Read on to learn from their experiences and insights...

On Gift Aid Awareness Day, CFG member Carol Corney-Brotherston, Head of Finance at RNOH Charity, talks about the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) Trust's incredible work and why Gift Aid is vital to its patients.

CFG's Caron Bradshaw OBE reflects on how her ideas and work around risk management and anti-oppression have come together to shape CFG's co-leadership model, its culture and future.

As part of CFG's commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its employees, we will be closed for the last week of July 2025.

From autumn 2025, charitable organisations will need to start navigating the changes set out in the Government's Employment Rights Bill. Thérèse Rankin from Bates Wells shares a guide to what provisions are coming into force and when.