Charity Finance Group (CFG)
cfgsocial.bsky.social
Charity Finance Group (CFG)
@cfgsocial.bsky.social
Inspiring the development of a financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy charity sector.
Get ready for our biggest conference of the year – Annual Conference 2026!
Taking place on Thursday 25 June book now for early bird rate https://loom.ly/pn2jMWU

Kindly sponsored by @HSBC global private banking @Unity Trust bank @PIB Insurance @Sage @HW Fisher

#CFGAC26
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We are inviting charities to take part in our biennial banking survey.
The data we collect will help us identify areas that require further action from banks, charities and regulators.

https://loom.ly/AltpoYY
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
CFG Awards are back!

Inspiring, celebrating and honouring financial excellence in the charitable sector is at the heart of our mission. On 8 October 2026, we will be hosting its first awards event in more than six years.

Entries open on Wednesday 25 February https://loom.ly/BeHDxA8
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We are working with the Charity Commission to support the update of the Commission’s risk management guidance, CC26. Your insights will help us to understand the challenges of managing risk and what good practice looks like. Find out more and complete the Commission’s survey. https://loom.ly/x-ZGK3U
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Exciting news! We are introducing The Transformation Collaborative (TTC), an innovative programme designed to empower charity finance leaders to transform themselves, their organisations and the wider sector

Find out more about TTC and how to join 👉https://loom.ly/c9gCSY0
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
#AD Ready to expand your social investment knowledge in 2026?
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social e-learning program Social Investment Unpicked is beginner friendly and CPD-accredited! Join the next cohort starting 3 Feb. Beginner friendly! https://loom.ly/cn1o1xk

January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Investing in our future.

Our 2024/25 Trustees' Annual Report 'Strong Foundations; Lasting Impact', highlights a year of strengthening Charity Finance Group's own foundations to better support charitable organisations in becoming more financially resilient.

Keep reading https://loom.ly/XUh5ae4
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Whether you manage a substantial fund or are just beginning your investment journey, you’ll gain practical insights and tailored support at our Investment Conference on 4 March.
https://loom.ly/CXZH6OQ
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The new SORP is now in place, are you ready? Get up to speed with the key changes around the trustees' annual report. Led by one of our partners @HW Fisher, join us on 3 February to get focused and practical insight into the changes. Spaces are limited so book now https://loom.ly/tcBg_Qc
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Our popular Technical Update Conference is back Thursday 26 February 2026. Get the latest updates on technical aspects of charity finance

With speakers confirmed from Bates Wells, Crowe UK, Price Bailey and Moore Kingston Smith. Find out more and book https://loom.ly/8vSM3Ec
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
#AD Ready to expand your social investment knowledge in 2026?
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social e-learning program Social Investment Unpicked is beginner friendly and CPD-accredited! Join the next cohort starting 3 Feb. Beginner friendly! https://loom.ly/cn1o1xk

January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Our Risk Conference 2026 brings together leading voices and sector experts to tackle the most pressing risk and compliance issues facing charities today. Join us to gain practical strategies and equip your organisation to thrive https://loom.ly/W6gxYaM
Sponsored by @accessinsurance and @edentree
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
ICYMI: Have your say on Defined Contribution pensions.

We are working with Lane Clark & Peacock to gather the sectors views about Defined Contribution (DC) pensions.

The information you provide will be used to produce a report for the sector. Take the survey https://loom.ly/_5H7ahY
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Gain practical insights from expert speakers at our Gift Aid seminar on Digital Transformation and Automation in Gift Aid and Audit-Proofing Your Gift Aid Claims, then put your questions to the experts during a 30-minute live troubleshooting Q&A. Book now https://loom.ly/WjfmwyM
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The new SORP is now in place, are you ready? Get up to speed with the key changes around the trustees' annual report. Led by one of our partners @HW Fisher, join us on 3 February to get focused and practical insight into the changes. Spaces are limited so book now https://loom.ly/tcBg_Qc
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Exclusively for CFG members, join our Annual Round Up with Crowe UK. We will provide you with the most relevant updates from 2025 and what charities need to look out for in 2026. https://loom.ly/OcIX4c4
January 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Understanding the new SORP will be crucial to preparing your charity’s next trustees’ annual report. At a recent training session hosted by CFG, Helena Wilkinson took attendees through all the important changes relating to trustees' annual reports. Emma Abbott reports. https://loom.ly/JhVc7kI
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The CFG team is back from the winter break and ready to get stuck into 2026! There were a lot of changes in the charity finance space in 2025. What did we learn? What have we got to look forward to in 2026? Find out in our Annual round-up with Crowe UK Take a look: https://loom.ly/OcIX4
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
#AD Applications for loans, grants & equity are falling — yet trust in social investment is rising. What’s really going on?
@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social's latest blog unpacks SEUK’s State of Social Enterprise report.
👉 https://loom.ly/eFe3Rqo

December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 5pm, 19 December 2025 and returning after our holidays and winter wellbeing week ready to go from 9am, Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, our general inbox – info@cfg.org.uk – will be monitored, except for on 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#AD “Social investment is hard to understand.” Luckily, @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social’s festive campaign is here to change this!
Follow Benny the Beaver as he discovers repayable finance. It’s a real social investment story.
https://loom.ly/I_C_XuE
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Have your say on Defined Contribution pensions.

We are working with Lane Clark & Peacock to gather the sectors views about Defined Contribution (DC) pensions.

The information you provide will be used to produce a report for the sector. Take the survey https://loom.ly/_5H7ahY
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Reposted by Charity Finance Group (CFG)
With help from the Wise Owl Mentor 🦉 Benny strengthened his model and his second social investment application was successful!

Want support too? Check out our Advisor Directory on the Good Finance site >> buff.ly/GaU9TAY

💬 Tell us your favourite moment from the series!
#socialenterprise
December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by Charity Finance Group (CFG)
With the help from the Good Finance Fairy, Benny was able to explore tools, case studies, eligibility checks and investor options!

He’s not giving up. So, what do you think will happen next?

📢 Episode 3 drops tomorrow!
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 5pm, 19 December 2025 and returning after our holidays and winter wellbeing week ready to go from 9am, Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, our general inbox – info@cfg.org.uk – will be monitored, except for on 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM