Charity Finance Group (CFG)

Pension jigsaw

We want to find out how charities use salary sacrifice arrangements for pension contributions. This is important because there are indications that the Chancellor may announce a cap of £2,000 per year on salary sacrifice contributions for pensions in the Autumn Budget. https://loom.ly/YZB9Sq8are

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CFG members take advantage of your CFG member benefits and attend the November Members' Meeting. Exclusive to our members, you will hear from expert speakers on the Living Wage and network with peers over a drinks reception. Join us https://loom.ly/VWPyciA
Kindly hosted by Forvis Mazars

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A study from the University of Bath, sponsored by the Charity Excellence Framework and supported by Nigel Kippax, shows that trustees driven by passion make better decisions. While those motivated by external rewards may actually harm their charity's mission. https://loom.ly/AaQqVPM

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Matthew Gold, Principal and Head of Charity & Endowment Investment at Barnett Waddingham, talks about why choosing the right investment managers is one of the most important decisions for any charity or endowment. https://loom.ly/H0PYr4E

Governance

What does the new Charity Governance Code mean for charities? Mark Abbott from Bates Wells takes a look at the changes. https://loom.ly/DmPDvMY

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#AD Social investment is repayable funding that can help grow your organisation. Use @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social ‘Is it right for us?’ tool to see if you’re eligible - it’s simple and takes just 2 mins!
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CFG members take advantage of your CFG member benefits and attend the November Members' Meeting. Exclusive to our members, you will hear from expert speakers on the Living Wage and network with peers over a drinks reception. Join us https://loom.ly/VWPyciA
Kindly hosted by Forvis Mazars

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The Autumn Budget is swiftly approaching, and our Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, will be providing a post-budget session with AIM. The session will be tailored to the needs of independent museums. Get ready and book now https://loom.ly/hFla6QI

Readdressing Imbalance, 25 November 14:00-15:30, online.

#AD Join @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social at the next Redressing Imbalance Community Event in partnership with Pathway Fund on 25 November from 14.00 - 15.30 to gain expert insights into getting ready for social investment.

Find out more >> https://loom.ly/0lvCptY

Coins in jars

Last chance to complete!
We are surveying charities to document the reality you are experiencing. This 10 minute survey will help us advocate for the sector.  Complete the survey: https://loom.ly/Kj6sir8 
Closes today.

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The new Charities SORP was released on 31 October 2025.

Ensure you're up to date with the latest requirements and recommendations for financial accounting and reporting by joining our free, online sessions. Find out more: https://loom.ly/HFEbQQM
#SORP

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#AD Check out @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social most used tool💙
The Outcomes Matrix: Plan and communicate your impact across nine outcome areas and four key lenses, with an easy-to-download report to start communicating your impact 👉 https://buff.ly/CrdIA29

CFG delegates at a CFG conference

Calling all charity finance professionals in the North! Join our Northern Regional Conference in Leeds on 11 Nov, with speakers from @leedsmind.bsky.social @inspirenorthuk.bsky.social and more.
Book now: https://loom.ly/31fkYQk

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#AD Social investment is repayable funding that can help grow your organisation. Use @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social ‘Is it right for us?’ tool to see if you’re eligible - it’s simple and takes just 2 mins!
🔗 Click here to get started >> https://loom.ly/js0SwKc

Sam Husband

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. https://loom.ly/0Erab00

On Thursday 9 October, CFG held another successful #GiftAidAwarenessDay, and it was fantastic to see so many charities, corporate partners and sector organisations come together to highlight the importance of this vital tax relief.https://loom.ly/sR8nC30 #TickTheBox

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Get access to the right funding opportunities quickly and easily!
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For the first time CFG, as part of the Civil Society Group, is calling on government to support the sector to ‘safely adopt AI’ so that it can continue to ‘deliver for communities’.
Read the full submission: https://loom.ly/L8RMd08

#AD What is social impact, why does it matter, and how can you measure it? @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social breaks it down in this video, covering what impact means, why it’s vital, and how to get started.
👉 https://linkly.link/2G1pT

International Non-Profit Accounting Standard

History has been made with the launch of the world’s first International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS).
Find out more https://loom.ly/ZjQsIrk

CFG delegates at a CFG conference

Calling all charity finance professionals in the North! Join our Northern Regional Conference in Leeds on 11 Nov, with speakers from @leedsmind.bsky.social @inspirenorthuk.bsky.social and more.
Book now: https://loom.ly/31fkYQk

Coins in jars

Has your charity made redundancies in the past six months? Cancelled plans for new services?  Found new ways to adapt?
We are surveying charities to document the reality you are experiencing. This 10 minute survey will help us advocate for the sector.  Complete the survey: https://loom.ly/Kj6sir8 

CFG delegates at a CFG conference

Join us in Birmingham for our Midlands Regional Conference. Network with other Midlands-based charity finance professionals and participate in a great programme.
Book your place: https://loom.ly/loTngIo
Kindly hosted by RBC Brewin Dolphin.

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📣Speak at our Annual Conference!
After our hugely popular Annual Conference in the summer, we have started planning for next year. We are once again excited to provide you with a platform to share your knowledge and experience with your peers. Find more and how to apply: https://loom.ly/u_7PdOU

It's #GiftAidAwarenessDay!!!! Let's celebrate the impact of #GiftAid by sharing how it has helped your organisation and thanking donors who #TickTheBox! Get involved https://loom.ly/WnZNkRs

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#GiftAidAwarenessDay will take place on October 9 2025. To mark the occasion, we'll be hosting our annual webinar with HMRC and our expert corporate partners, where you can learn how to maximise your Gift Aid income. Book now https://loom.ly/_1iryHY

Gift Aid Awareness Day

In just a few days, it will be time to celebrate #GiftAidAwarenessDay. Thanking and encouraging donors to #TickTheBox is a great way to show the enormous impact Gift Aid has on beneficiaries and communities. Get your campaign pack now: https://loom.ly/WnZNkRs

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Understanding & Growing Your Investments is a free, in-person, CPD-accredited event designed to help you understand your options and assist in planning and implementing your investment policy alongside your investment manager. https://loom.ly/MASN478

Join our team! We are looking for a membership expert with proven business development skills to join our team as Head of Membership. Please share with your networks https://loom.ly/1ledBDI