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Friday Selection Box: 21st March 2025

Social justice funders ‘not doing enough to support people and communities’ The research reports that new funder initiatives have emerged to invest in work that supports community organisation and the wider infrastructure that is needed to support and sustain it. However, the authors argue that funders are not doing enough to enable this work to…

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Friday Selection Box: 14th March 2025

Andrew Purkis: Paying trustees must not become the norm An ongoing debate particularly as trustee recruitment has become more challenging. This is one perspective on a matter that is worth debating further. There are certainly valid arguments on both sides. Interested in a free content strategy workshop? A great opportunity if you’re looking to refresh…

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Friday Selection Box: 7th March 2025

Making tax digital A reminder for all freelancers that the new regime kicks in next year. Certain Uncertainties New horizon scanning research for the creative industries from CoSTAR ForesightLAB – lots to think with Six moves CEOs can make to drive change A useful reminder for leaders of how to focus for greatest impact –…

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Friday Selection Box: 21st February 2025

Starting with the end in mind Some brave and thoughtful thinking from our friends at The Decelerator. Arts Council Review: Call for evidence A survey has been opened for contributions to the Arts Council review. Deadline is midday 24th April 2025, please make sure you contribute. Third places and why we need them As discussions…

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Friday Selection Box: 14th February 2025

Generative AI in leadership Recent research looking at how Gen AI is rapidly reshaping how we work from Capgemini. The Met: Art Links Find the links between artworks in the Met collection to create a chain. Amusement for a train journey! Enhancing the impact of volunteering Five ways to enhance the impact of volunteering from…

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Friday Selection Box: 7th February 2025

DSC responds to the government’s Spending Review DSC has already fed into a joint submission by the Civil Society Group, but we wanted to go further in some areas that we think are particularly important for the charity sector – such as the Charity Commission, Local Government, and the impact of increased Employer National Insurance…

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Friday Selection Box: 31st January 2025

Re-framing overheads A fascinating and very timely report on changing the conversation about overheads from Australia together with some great tools. Charity Investment Governance Principles Helpful new guidance on charity investments has just been published.  It is well aligned with the Charity Governance Code and provides clear advice on complying with the Charity Commission’s guidance.…

Friday Selection Box: Friday 24th 2025

This week’s insights, advice and inspiration. Watch out for the new SORP coming in or catch a film season at the ICA and more.

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Friday Selection Box: 17th January 2025

Big Moment Communications Framework: S.W.I.M. An interesting framework for thinking about important communication moments.(This is on the Medium platform so you may need to login). 70% Of Employers Say Creative Thinking Is Most In-Demand Skill In 2024 This has to be a good thing for the arts and culture sector! 11 expert predictions for learning…

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Friday Selection Box: 13th December 2024

2025 UN International Year of Cooperative Cooperatives build a better world. The World Ahead 2025 from the Economist You may need to register to read some of the articles. 7 Current trends in employee wellbeing for 2025 Seven trends in employee wellbeing and why they have increased in popularity. Arts Council England review to avoid…

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Selection Box: Friday 6th December 2024

Chair’s Compass updated Updated for 2024, a useful resources for established and new Chairs. A Chair’s Compass is one of our most popular resources. It focuses on the particular challenges and opportunities of the chairing role. How to navigate Christmas parties under the new Worker Protection Act Timely advice on Christmas parties in light of…

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Friday Selection Box: 29th November 2024

Charity Banking Challenges A new report from CFG on the difficulties charities are facing with their banks together with advice for banks, charities and regulators on how to improve matters. Internal financial controls for charities Updated internal financial controls and fraud guidance from the Charity Commission including a very useful checklist. Tips for coping during…

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Friday Selection Box: 22nd November 2024

Charity Turnaround Leaders Supporting our members and the sector though change CFG has been working hard to support members and all charitable organisations following the autumn budget on 30 October. Find out how you can join us in supporting the future of our sector. The Charity Finance Group (CFG) is also launching a new Charity…

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