The CFG Podcast

• S2025 Ep3: 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: [email protected].  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. 

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• S2025 Ep2: 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 Seligman With thanks again to Maggie and Judith for so generously sharing their time, insights and experiences. 

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• S2025 Ep1: 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 Seligman With thanks again to Maggie and Judith for so generously sharing their time, insights and experiences. Look out for part 2, coming soon! 

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• S2024 Ep4: 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

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• S2024 Ep3: 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 reading The King's Speech 2025 (www.gov.uk) The King's Speech and what it might mean for charities, by Richard Sagar, CFG The King's Speech 2024: what do charities need to know? by NCVO MPs and their experience in the charity sector (free resources) by Pro Bono Economic Charities at the Cabinet table, by Pro Bono Economics The need to overcome the philanthropy knowledge gulf by Pro Bono Economics Charities Aid Foundation's UK Research Hub If you have any questions, contact CFG's Policy Team: [email protected].

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