This team award recognises charities that demonstrate exceptional standards in financial reporting.
It celebrates organisations that use financial information not merely to comply with regulation, but as a strategic asset – strengthening stewardship, building trust, supporting good governance and enabling better informed decisions that advance their charitable mission.
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What we’re looking for
The winning organisation will show that financial reporting excellence is embedded in its culture. Beyond technical accuracy, and full SORP compliance where relevant, they will demonstrate how financial information is used year-round and is used to:
- tell a coherent and compelling story about the charity’s work.
- connect financial data with mission delivery and impact.
- strengthen accountability to beneficiaries, donors, funders and other stakeholders.
- support forward looking decision making, risk management and long-term financial sustainability.
- make complex information accessible, transparent and engaging.
Entrants should show how they transform raw data into meaningful insight that informs strategy, drives performance and enhances stakeholder confidence.
Small charities warmly invited
We actively encourage entries from small charities – including teams with limited budgets, small headcounts (even a team of one counts!), or part‑time/volunteer support.
Judges will calibrate to your size and resources, focusing on clarity, proportional impact, good stewardship, and practical improvements.
You don’t need complex metrics. See below for ideas on what to submit. Simple examples in the form of screenshots, PDFs, presentations etc are all acceptable.
Entry criteria for all 2026 awards
Before you enter this year's awards, please read the following carefully:
- You/your organisation does not have to be a CFG member to enter our awards.
- CFG's awards are open only to UK-registered charities.
- Size of charity does not matter. We warmly welcome entries from, or on behalf of, small charities.
- You may enter more than one category.
- You may enter on behalf of someone else.
Read our full entry rules and criteria.
Accepted evidence for this award (this will be treated in the strictest confidence)
- Most recent annual report and accounts.
- Where applicable, the strategic plan and budget to demonstrate how they link to reporting.
- Examples of in year financial reports (e.g. quarterly management accounts, board reports, ESG reporting).
- Evidence of stakeholder engagement or feedback related to financial reporting.
- Description of team, systems and processes underpinning financial reporting.
- Concrete examples showing how financial reporting has supported improvement or informed significant decisions.