Finance support
Build financial confidence with free tools, guides and resources
designed to help community groups and charities manage money
more effectively.
Overview
What can I learn on this page?
- Discover essential charity finance insights from the Charity Finance Group.
- Learn about budgeting, reporting, and compliance by visiting our Resources Library.
- Get answers about managing charity finances in our Frequently asked questions.
Charity Finance Group
Finance is getting bigger. When CFG started, finance was mostly about producing accounts and paying invoices – now it’s become a strategic function within charities, with a growing range of responsibilities.
Explore these topics for a range of support and information on the key areas of finance affecting charities today.
Fitter Finances
Fitter Finances Aston Mansfield has a Fitter Finances Resources
page, with a range of free resources for you to use, including:
finance tool kits, facts.
Embrace Finance
Small charities have limited budgets for training. We offer the resources below to all small charities wanting to improve their financial confidence. Please check out our Creative Commons Licence before using. In short, we are very happy for small charities to use our resources with existing branding and on a non-commercial basis.
Finance support Comunnity help
Need financial support for your charity?
People have reached out to us with the questions below. Do you have a question as well about finances? Feel free to get in touch with us!
Good financial management ensures transparency, sustainability, and compliance with charity law. It helps you plan for the future and build trust with donors and stakeholders.
- Reserves policy
- Expenses policy
- Investment policy
- Fraud prevention measures
- Monitor income and expenses regularly
- Keep reserves for emergencies
- Use cash flow forecasts to anticipate shortfalls
Yes, depending on income thresholds:
- Under £25,000: No audit required
- £25,000–£1m: Independent examination
- Over £1m: Full audit
Start by:
- Reviewing past income and expenditure
- Forecasting future costs and income streams
- Including contingency funds
- Aligning the budget with your strategic objectives
- Restricted funds: Must be used for a specific purpose set by the donor.
- Unrestricted funds: Can be used for general operations and running costs.
Trustees must:
- Oversee budgets and financial planning
- Ensure accurate record-keeping
- Comply with Charity Commission regulations
- Approve annual accounts and reports
Visit Charity Finance Group for training, templates, and best practice guides.
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