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CFG’s 2026 Annual Conference opened and closed with two inspirational speakers – Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE, CEO of Ploughshare and Chair of Refuge, and Lord Victor Adebowale CBE, former CEO of Turning Point and current Chair of the NHS Confederation. Together they explained how finance professionals are key to change and progress.

Though it has almost become cliche to say, it is still the case that small charities are the backbone of civil society. Across the UK and internationally, they deliver vital services, build communities, and tackle some of the most complex challenges facing people today, often with limited resources and lean teams. During Small Charity Week, we want to shine a light on the organisations and individuals doing this work every day.

Ahead of CFG’s Annual Conference 2026, CFG’s Emma Abbott catches up with Sophie Ward from the event’s headline sponsors HSBC Private Bank about what this year’s conference theme, 'Empowering Change, Inspiring Progress', means to her and what charities can do to remain resilient and impactful.

Carol Rudge from HW Fisher talks about what CFG's 2026 Annual Conference theme – 'Empowering Change, Inspiring Progress' – means to her and her team, and shares why she's excited that HW Fisher are once again supporting the event.

PIB Insurance Brokers, sponsors of CFG's Annual Conference on 25 June, talks to CFG team about what makes it a must-attend event and shares what charities can do to adapt in uncertain times.

In this article from Janice Matthews at Menzies, she outlines how, despite repeated regulatory focus, reserves remain one of the most misunderstood areas of charity finance. Treating them as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic tool continues to expose organisations to unnecessary risk. 

Each year, our annual member survey gives us invaluable insight into what matters most to charity finance leaders – and how well CFG is supporting you.  Your vital feedback continues to shape our priorities, our benefits and services and our voice on behalf of the sector. Read on to learn how...

Leading a charity today means juggling competing priorities: financial sustainability, organisational culture, and delivering meaningful impact. Some days this balancing act can feel relentless. How do leaders keep the mission alive while ensuring the numbers add up? This article explores practical ways to navigate these tensions and build strong foundations for the future.

The charity sector is at a crossroads, particularly around finances and operations. The pace and scale of change your organisation needs will vary but standing still is not an option. Knowing how far to push, and how fast to move, is one of the hardest calls you’ll face. PwC’s Amy McEwan & Emily Beatty provide a practical framework to getting it right.

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 isn't always a straight path, but it's one worth travelling. 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.