The CFG Podcast

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The CFG Podcast brings together charity finance professionals, leaders and experts to explore key issues in charity finance and the sector. Charity Finance Group is the charity that inspires a financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy charity sector - find out more about us at www.cfg.org.uk.

Apr 22

Talking about...Moving to the charity sector

CFG's Communications Coordinator, Glyn Sheldon, speaks to three guests who've experienced making the move from the corporate world, into the charity sector: Clive MacTavish from British Red Cross, Andrew Lowe from Leeds Mind and CFG's new Finance and Operations Director, Sarah Ann Moore. The guests explain their journey from the private sector, what they wish they'd known, and explain what charities and businesses can learn from one another.The episode also explores the topic of financial benchmarking, and looks at whether charities could be more transparent about their costs, as well as questions around how to align strategy and impact. For more information about understanding your costs, read our new Know Your Cost Base publication Check out CFG's membership benefits here: Charity Finance Group | Special Interest Groups Read articles on a range of topics on the CFG Knowledge Hub here: Charity Finance Group | Knowledge Hub See all of CFG's events here: Events | CFG

43 min
12/03/2025

Talking about... Digital transformation with CAF Bank

CFG's Co-CEO Clare Mills sits down with Alison Taylor (CEO) and Richard Hunt* (Chief Commercial Officer) from CAF Bank to explore the bank's digital transformation journey. Alison and Richard get candid about what drove CAF Bank to make bold changes – and reveal the hard-won lessons they've picked up along the way. Essential listening for whether you're already navigating your own digital transformation or just getting started. Resources CAF Bank website CAF UK Giving Report 2025 CAF Resources for Charities CFG’s banking toolkit CFG’s 2024 Banking Challenges Report *Richard Hunt is now Chief Commercial Officer at CAF Bank. At the time of the recording, he was Director of Customer and Lending.

28 min
07/16/2025

Talking about... Our responses to the Charities SORP consultation and more

The responses are in and the Charities SORP consultation has now closed. Charity accounting expert Naziar Hashemi (Crowe UK) and Richard Sagar (CFG) talk to CFG's Sarah Lomax about the consultation process, what the responses looked like, and what charities can do to prepare for when the new SORP comes into effect.This second part of our SORP podcast series follows on from our conversations with Carol Rudge and Debra Allcock-Tyler in June. Resources: The Charities SORP website Charities SORP - Invitation to comment Charity Commission press release: Updated SORP FRS102 CFG's SORP news page Lease Accounting FRS 102 | Crowe UK The SORP exposure draft and legacy recognition, Pesh Framjee Media release: CFG warns tiering proposals are problematic Podcast produced and edited by CFG. If you have any questions or comments, please email Emma Abbott, Communications Manager: emma.abbott@cfg.org.uk. The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those solely of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Charity Finance Group.

25 min
06/12/2025

Talking about... Understanding the new Charities SORP

The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) is about to get an overhaul. CFG's Head of Policy, Richard Sagar, talks to SORP experts Carol Rudge and Debra Allcock-Tyler about what could change and how it could impact charities, large and small. If you want to understand more about the new Charities SORP, you won't want to miss this episode!Resources: The Charities SORP website Charities SORP - Invitation to comment Charity Commission press release: Updated SORP FRS102 CFG's SORP news page Podcast produced and edited by CFG. If you have any questions or comments, please email Emma Abbott, Communications Manager: emma.abbott@cfg.org.uk. The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those solely of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Charity Finance Group.

45 min
04/04/2025

Talking about... Leadership (part 2)

In this second episode looking at the topic of leadership, charity finance and leadership experts Judith Miller (Sayer Vincent) and Maggie Smith (Centre for Charity Effectiveness, Bayes Business School) talk to CFG's Emma Abbott about why finance professionals make great leaders, and what they can do to hone their leadership skills.If you'd like tips on how to be a better leader (and human being!) listen to this latest CFG podcast and check out their recommended resources below!CFG resources: The Finance Journey Inspiring Financial Leadership (look out for information on our Events & Training page) CFG's Knowledge Hub Other resources:· Cracking the Code: The Secret to Successful Strategy Execution & Lessons for the C-Suite, Rommin Adl· Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ, Daniel Goleman· Atomic Habits, James Clear· The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg· Mindset, Carol Dweck · The Chimp Paradox, Prof. Steve Peters· The outstanding leadership research – Exceeding Expectation · Uncharted, Margaret Heffernan (find her on Substack) · Dare to Lead, Brene Brown, plus The Gifts of Imperfection and Rising Strong· Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones· Ted Lasso seasons 1-3, Apple TV· Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain· Time to Think, Nancy Kline· Flourish, Martin SeligmanWith thanks again to Maggie and Judith for so generously sharing their time, insights and experiences.

30 min
03/14/2025

Talking about... Leadership (part 1)

What makes a truly great charity leader in 2025? It feels like the right time to revisit this topic. Guests Maggie Smith and Judith Miller are experts in leadership, training and coaching and work closely with charity finance professionals. In this episode, they talk about their early years in leadership development, share the personal leadership traits they believe are needed in the 21st century, and explain why keeping the spotlight on diversity, inclusion and wellbeing in the workplace is more important than ever before. If you'd like tips on how to be a better leader (and human being!) join us for part one of our Talking about... Leadership podcast. And to keep you on your lifelong journey to being a great leader, check out the resources Judith and Maggie recommend below! · Cracking the Code: The Secret to Successful Strategy Execution & Lessons for the C-Suite, Rommin Adl· Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ, Daniel Goleman· Atomic Habits, James Clear· The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg· Mindset, Carol Dweck · The Chimp Paradox, Prof. Steve Peters· The outstanding leadership research – Exceeding Expectation · Uncharted, Margaret Heffernan (find her on Substack) · Dare to Lead, Brene Brown, plus The Gifts of Imperfection and Rising Strong· Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones· Ted Lasso seasons 1-3, Apple TV· Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain· Time to Think, Nancy Kline· Flourish, Martin SeligmanWith thanks again to Maggie and Judith for so generously sharing their time, insights and experiences. Look out for part 2, coming soon!

28 min
10/21/2024

Talking about... Pensions and charities

Pensions experts David Fairs and Edward Symes from LCP demystify pensions for charities. Richard Sagar, CFG's Head of Policy, leads the conversation which looks at what charities need to do in light of The Pensions Regulator's new defined benefit funding code, what the future of pensions might look like under a new Labour Government, and much more.About the speakers David Fairs Ed Symes Richard Sagar (CFG host) Resources The Pensions Regulator (TPR) TPR’s DB Funding Code The TPR’s Trustee Toolkit LCP Charity Pensions Consulting LCP Annual DB Pensions Conference,12 November, Pullman Hotel, London News and policy From today, trustees should use TPR’s new DB Funding Code, September 2024 A new pensions funding regime for defined benefit pension schemes, September 2024 CFG responds to TPR's consultation on funding code of practice, March 2023

21 min
07/25/2024

The Labour government, King's Speech and future of civil society

What does the new Labour government mean for charities and civil society? Following the King's Speech 2024, Richard Sagar asks three policy experts for their insights, hopes and advice. With guests Anna Mowbray from CAF, Rebecca Young from NCVO and Charlotte Prothero from Pro Bono Economics. The panellists set out their wishes for the forthcoming Budget and Spending Review, as well as the new relationship between the government and civil society. They also share advice on what charities can do to engage the new government and MPs. Further resources and readingThe King's Speech 2025 (www.gov.uk) The King's Speech and what it might mean for charities, by Richard Sagar, CFGThe King's Speech 2024: what do charities need to know? by NCVOMPs and their experience in the charity sector (free resources) by Pro Bono EconomicCharities at the Cabinet table, by Pro Bono EconomicsThe need to overcome the philanthropy knowledge gulf by Pro Bono EconomicsCharities Aid Foundation's UK Research HubIf you have any questions, contact CFG's Policy Team: policy@cfg.org.uk.

38 min

The CFG Podcast brings together charity finance professionals, leaders and experts to explore key issues in charity finance and the sector. Charity Finance Group is the charity that inspires a financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy charity sector - find out more about us at www.cfg.org.uk.

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