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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 23h

#AD Social investment is a tool available to help charities and social enterprises tackling homelessness to cover core costs, purchase properties, unlock funding and more. @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social blog highlights how 4 orgs have used it. loom.ly/YTtD5yY

How is social investment helping to tackle homelessness? More than a roof

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

A statement from CFG's Co-Chief Executives on the sad news that Directory for Social Change (DSC) has closed its doors. loom.ly/Wqbu7U8

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

#AD Social investment is the use of repayable finance to achieve a social purpose. Charities and social enterprises use it to: grow their organisations, fund contract delivery and working capital, buy assets and increase their impact on society. loom.ly/KQF6oYk

Navy blue Good Finance graphic promoting the Knowledge Hub on the Good Finance website, illustrated with mockups of the tool on a laptop, tablet, and mobile showing articles on social investment topics.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

How can charities stay ahead of AI, digital disruption, financial uncertainty, regulatory change and evolving workforce expectations? This and more will be discussed at our Risk Conference on 23 November. loom.ly/s4ajNQA Sponsored by @Access Insurance and @Edentree and hosted by @Farrer &Co

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

And the final award recognises a CFG Volunteer whose dedication has created lasting impact across the CFG community. The winner is Jon King, Chair of the CFG Finance Leaders Special Interest Group. Thank you for all you do. #CFGAwards

Winner, Jon King, CFG volunteer of the year.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The next award is for Inspiring Financial Leadership, congratulations to the winner Laura Clare, CFO, @bpas.bsky.social. This award is for outstanding leaders who create far more than strong financial performance. #CFGAwards

Winner, Laura Clare, BPAS. Inspiring Financial Leadership award sponsored by Access Insurance

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

And the winner of our Rising Star Award is Kathy Newman who is the Finance & Resources Manager at @rawmusicmedia.bsky.social. This award recognises emerging professionals who are demonstrating exceptional promise, leadership potential and commitment to making a difference through finance. #CFGAwards

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The winner of the Excellence in ESG Award is @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social. This award recognises teams leading meaningful ESG initiatives and embedding responsible practices across their organisations. Well done!! #CFGAwards

Winner Keep Britain Tidy, Excellence in ESG. Award sponsored by Edentree investment management.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The winner of the Best Use of Technology in Finance is @navalchildren.bsky.social, congratulations! This award recognises teams that have embraced innovation and technology to improve efficiency, and provide better services and transform the way the organisation delivers impact. #CFGAwards

Winner, Naval Children's Charity, best use of technology in finance. Award sponsored by Unit 4

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's time to announce the awards...the winner of Excellence in Financial Reporting goes to @mencap.org.uk. This award recognises those finance teams that have transformed their financial reporting into a strategic asset. Congratulations!! #CFGAwards

Winner, Mencap. Excellence in Financial Reporting. Award sponsored by PWC

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If you haven't played heads or tails at a black tie event after a delicious meal you are missing out! Congratulations to the winner! #CFGAwards

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

To set the tone for the evenings celebrations our Co-Ceos,, Sarah Lomax and Clare Mills have taken to the stage. Followed by a Sir Matthew Roycroft representing our headline sponsors The Benefact Group.#CFGawards

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Our guests are here ready to celebrate the charity sector! Time for some drinks and a few words from our drinks sponsor Price Bailey before we move into the main room. #CFGawards

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's almost time for our Annual dinner and awards! We'll be covering event here and announcing the winners so keep your eyes peeled! #CFGAwards

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

We're implementing a new CRM as part of our wider digital transformation. Our Director of Finance and Operations, Sarah Ann Moore, talks about a recent review of CFG’s payment terms, and how this fits into a wider picture of digital transformation and continuous improvement. loom.ly/yNOq9oY

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

International charities don't miss out on our Overseas Charities' Conference on 14 October, hosted by @Crowe and sponsored by Cloud doing good.We'll be discussing: Leading change during growth and restructure, Collaborating for the future of international charities, and more. loom.ly/6iTE4XM

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Wildlife Trust BCN @wildlifebcn.org · 01/10/2026

✅On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our donors who #TickTheBox. You help us to help so many more! Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us claim more and do more. #GiftAidAwarenessDay @cfgsocial.bsky.social

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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

Navy blue Good Finance graphic promoting the UK's only social investor Directory, illustrated with mockups of the tool on a laptop, tablet, and mobile showing a colour-coded map of UK regions and investor listings.

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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

Navy blue Good Finance LIVE graphic titled 'Key learnings from Good Finance Live', featuring a photo of a diverse panel of speakers on stage, with a yellow 'Read the blog and catch-up on demand now' call to action and sponsor logos below.

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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

The word culture in the focus of a magnifying glass.

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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

Charity finance professionals at a CFG event.

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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

A group of people working together to solve a puzzle.

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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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