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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Many charities participate in DB pension schemes in a master trust run by TPT on behalf of the schemes’ trustee, Verity Trustees Limited. Damian Bailey @LCP explains what steps charities participating in Verity DB schemes should take in advance of a pending court ruling. loom.ly/rq7Ld6g

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#AD Are you looking for an investor that truly understands your social mission? Check out the @Good Finance Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed, product type and social issue. loom.ly/IbtQh3U

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The CFG Midlands Conference brings together charity finance professionals for a focused day of insight, practical learning and peer connection.You'll also have the chance to get your questions answered and network with peers. Book now loom.ly/llifgg4 Kindly hosted by @Quilter Cheviot

Midlands Conference, Thursday 5 November.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Companies House have confirmed that the rules for filing company accounts are changing as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act 2023. Richard Snelling from @Menzies explains what this means for charities and non-profits that operate as companies. loom.ly/pD2DjdA

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#AD Check out the @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed, product type and even the social issue that your organisation is tackling. loom.ly/IbtQh3U

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Explore new ways to diversify your organisations income and build long term resilience by attending our Alternative Income Generation.This online event will give you everything you need to adapt, innovate, and create sustainable income streams for the future. Find out more loom.ly/NEU-n8s

Alternative Income Generation Conference

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join our Gift Aid Awareness Webinar that will provide you with the latest updates and guidance regarding Gift Aid and allow you the opportunity to ask any burning questions they have on the topic. loom.ly/7bKG-KU #GiftAidAwarenessDay #TickTheBox

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The charities SORP 2026 introduces important changes to charity accounting and reporting. We would like to understand how confident charities feel about the new requirements, what preparations they have made and where further support may be needed. Complete the survey loom.ly/PIOVeTI

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣Calling all charity finance professionals in the South West and Wales. Join us in Bristol for our next regional conference on 6 Oct. The conference will focus on the issues charities face like growing demand for services, workforce pressures and more. loom.ly/qx_Vvx4 Kindly hosted by VWV

Southwest and Wales Conference, Tuesday 6 October

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#AD Balancing impact and income can be a real challenge for social enterprises. This was one of the topics explored during the interactive panel sessions at Good Finance Live, hosted by @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social Find out more loom.ly/whXjkhg

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How are charities using new forms of technology? And what are the challenges and opportunities? Find out in this article 'How technology can empower charities to drive positive change' from Bates Wells loom.ly/LtOPi24

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

An organisation’s culture lies at the heart of everything it does, including the way it thinks about and manages its financial resources. Simon Perks explores how charities can understand their financial culture, and how this can drive financial awareness and accountability. loom.ly/snxiWKY

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us on Thursday 8 October as we host a special night to celebrate the sector and the hard work that has been achieved. Book today loom.ly/dAgoVOI Sponsored by Benefact group and Price bailey

The CFG Annual Dinner and Awards. Six awards, celebrating charity finance excellence. London, Thursday 8 October

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hosted by Crowe and kindly sponsored by Cloud doing good, we'll be joining charities that operate overseas to discuss the following: Leading change during growth and restructure, Collaborating for the future of international charities, and more. loom.ly/6iTE4XM

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Get the latest policy updates that affect charitable organisations and what to look out for in the future. This event is for CFG members, find out more about the event and how to become a member loom.ly/PzOUHnY

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us on Thursday 24 Sept, at this year’s Large Charities' Conference, an essential event for nonprofit finance professionals dedicated to advancing their missions. With speakers from @Oxfam GB @Amnesty International and @RSM UK book now loom.ly/jA1PaxE Kindly sponsored by @Mills & Reeve

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Get updates on governance, VAT, accounting, HR, legal and fundraising at our very popular Technical Update Conference. This online event will equip you with key insights into the technical world of charity finance. Book now loom.ly/dblTpxs

Technical Update Conference, Thursday 17 September.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that tickets for our Annual Dinner and Awards are now available! This black-tie fundraising evening will shine a spotlight on excellence, innovation and leadership across charity finance.Join us Thursday 8 October loom.ly/dAgoVOI

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Volunteer Edinburgh @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk · 12/08/2026

The Volunteer Edinburgh Recruitment Fair 2026 is back! Meet 50+ voluntary organisations from across Edinburgh, all under one roof. St Paul's & St George's Church, York Place Tue 1 September 2026 10am – 5.30pm Free entry More info: edvolfair.org.uk We can't wait to welcome you! #VolunteerEdinburgh

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New research from the University of Bath School of Management, supported by Nigel Kippax and CFG, combines charity sector data with established academic research on decision-making and behavioural science, to identify what helps boards make better decisions. loom.ly/SAEndi0

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

ICYMI, our Head of Policy, @sagarrichard.bsky.social looked at the announcement from new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham last month, regarding the VAT cut for electricity bills and provides an overview of what charities need to be aware of. loom.ly/ifzgXto

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#AD It’s been over a month since @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social annual hybrid event, a space for charities and social enterprises seeking social investment to get knowledge and connect with social investors. Get the session recordings loom.ly/E_uzQSc

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join CFG and Ebury for a morning session on a range of topics elated to Foreign Exchange (FX) hedging strategies, correspondent banking and high-risk payments. This is a free event for CFG members only why not join us to take advantage of this event loom.ly/hhxiEpU

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We know that Gift Aid is vital to charities and enables organisations to do so much more. Whatever your charity's purpose, we want Gift Aid Awareness Day to be the day you remind your supporters how important it is to #TickTheBox. Find out more loom.ly/6LuqI6s

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#AD 77% of social enterprises in the East of England see financial barriers as their biggest obstacle to growth - yet 61% didn't consider any external finance at all last year. Find out more loom.ly/z6LsPLQ @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Charity Finance Group is proud to partner with Bayes Business School and Sayer Vincent to offer the Inspiring Financial Leadership Programme (IFL) for 2026/27. IFL is one of our core annual training programmes, and has produced hundreds of IFL alumni to date. loom.ly/yO5My7Q

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Civil Society @civilsociety.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The UK’s 204,000 registered charities spend an estimated 12 million hours each year on banking admin, equivalent to over 6,000 full-time people working year-round on nothing else, according to a new @cfgsocial.bsky.social survey

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UK charities spend 12 million hours each year on banking admin, CFG survey shows

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Chief Finance Officer at the For Baby's Sake Trust, trustee for The Children's University Trust and CFG member, Owen Day, is looking to launch a new Special Interest Group for finance trustees. Here, Owen outlines his vision for other members. loom.ly/2cLAMRQ

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The shortlist is here! We are pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees of the CFG awards. The award winners will be announced at our Annual Dinner and Awards. loom.ly/F9H-YZM

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Don't forget to have your say! With a new Prime Minister on the way, now is the time to make sure the realities facing VCSE organisations are heard. Have your say loom.ly/75x2bGQ

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Join us for our Large Charities Conference on 24 September. We'll be covering key topics like leading finance teams through organisational restructuring, building long-term financial sustainability, and harnessing the potential of AI. Kindly hosted by Mills & Reeve loom.ly/jA1PaxE

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Charities in the UK are collectively spending an estimated 12 million hours every year on banking administration, according to the latest CFG Charity Banking Report 2026. That’s the equivalent of around 6,000 people working full-time, all year, on nothing but banking tasks. loom.ly/h5ev9Ag

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Related party transactions are nothing new. What is new is their elevation under SORP 2026 from technical afterthought to a litmus test of governance and trust. Recent Charity Commission investigations show what is at stake when relationships go undisclosed. loom.ly/R41lAdI

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Are you ready for the new SORP? Do you know what you should be doing now to prepare for implementation? Find out the answer to this and many more questions in this two part series, based on a webinar delivered by @RSM Part one: loom.ly/XQO9prI Part two: loom.ly/8RhOO4o

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Join us for out Technical Update Conference on Thursday 17 September. Taking place online this conference will cover: Getting governance right Navigating VAT with confidence Accounting and reporting update CFG members can take advantage of the early bird rate by booking now. loom.ly/dblTpxs

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We have updated our guides for small charities, covering everything from Gift Aid to Governance. These back-to-basics guides are bite-sized and jargon free. And best of all, they’re available for free to all. loom.ly/zORQ_04

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#AD @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social ’s latest blog explores how your legal structure shapes the types of finance available to you and the key things you need to consider before having conversations with social investors. 👉 Read: loom.ly/_OZ6iuc

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Funding pressure. Rising demand. Inflation. Energy costs. Volunteer recruitment. With a new Prime Minister on the way, now is the time to make sure the realities facing VCSE organisations are heard. Have your say loom.ly/75x2bGQ

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join us for our first in-person VAT and Tax Conference where will delve into all things charity VAT and Tax. With expert speakers @AAB Group @HaysMac and @British Paediatric Neurology Association Book now loom.ly/82ZROhc

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

CFG members take advantage of this member benefit and join us for our quarterly members' meeting for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of charity banking. loom.ly/Im7JxB4 Kindly hosted by Sarasin & Partners

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New research by Charity Finance Group and @The Risk Collaborative provides one of the clearest pictures to date of how charities across England and Wales are managing risk in practice. loom.ly/pH9Eaq4

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This week is Small Charity Week, our 2026 Small Charity Survey aims to find out what the situation is like for small organisations, please complete the survey. loom.ly/KnY_qQM #SmallCharityWeek #CharityFinance #Trustees

Small Charity Week, 22-29 June. Small Charities BIG impact. Small in size, but big in impact.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#AD @Good Finance Live brings together thought-provoking panel sessions, live Q&A, and an investor marketplace and 1:1 sessions where you can connect directly with a range of social investors under one roof. Visit the Good Finance website: loom.ly/1zKVIKo

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ahead of our sold out Annual Conference 2026, we catch up with Sophie Ward from our headline sponsor HSBC Private Bank, about what this year’s theme, 'Empowering Change, Inspiring Progress', means to her and what charities can do to remain resilient and impactful. loom.ly/HMZEk1Y #CFGAC26

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In this article from Janice Matthews @Menzies, she outlines how, despite repeated regulatory focus, reserves remain one of the most misunderstood areas of charity finance. loom.ly/HNWuyRw

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