CFG Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Charity Finance
Welcome to the year‑round home of CFG's Awards – celebrating the people and teams who power charitable impact through confident, values‑led finance and operations.
We recognise outstanding individuals and teams who set the standard for stewardship, leadership and innovation, raising the bar for how resources are governed and used for public benefit.
More than prizes, this is our community coming together: a joyful, sector‑wide celebration at the heart of our fundraising dinner where we share learning, build connections and take pride in what finance makes possible.
We invite entries from across the sector, from CFG members and non‑members alike, and we welcome members and partners to support in other ways too.
Together, we lead the way for charity finance.
The team awards are:
- Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Best Use of Technology in Finance (kindly sponsored by Unit4)
Entry to the awards are now closed, we will be announcing the shortlist soon!
About the Annual Dinner and Awards Event
We hope that you will join us in this special occasion and nominate the teams and individuals you believe deserve to be recognised for their positive impact.
The Awards will be presented to the finalists on Thursday 8 October 2026 at The Royal Lancaster, London.
If you are entering yourself or your team, or are nominating an individual or team from another organisation, please check if they are able to attend on the night. And please save the date!
If you have any questions about the 2026 Annual Dinner and Awards, please email the team.
Corporate Partners
If you would like to see further information about attending the event or would like to enquire about purchasing a corporate table, please email us at corporate@cfg.org.uk
Tables can seat 10 guests of your choice.
Charity members, charity non-members, and individuals
Ticket sales for this event will open up closer to the time of the event.
At this time we are only asking for expressions of interest. If you would like to join us on the night to celebrate excellence in charity finance, please email us at events@cfg.org.uk
Please note:
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That this is not a commitment to attend the event, only your initial expression of interest.
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Award nominees will automatically be invited to attend the evening. Team award nominees will be guaranteed three seats and individual award nominees will be offered two seats, free of charge.
Entries have no closed for 2026 submissions
Why enter the CFG Awards
- Showcase your impact and the outcomes your work enables.
- Gain independent recognition from peers and sector leaders.
- Celebrate your team, strengthening morale and a culture of excellence.
- Attract talent, partners and supporters by demonstrating inspiring financial leadership.
- Share learning that inspires and helps raise standards across the sector.
- Build relationships and networks that can open new doors.