The CFG Podcast

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 .

The CFG Podcast is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1

  Talking about...Moving to the charity sector

  Apr 22, 202643 minS2026

  <p>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. <br>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.<br>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...

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  Episode #5

  Talking about... Digital transformation with CAF Bank

  Dec 3, 202528 minS2025

  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. <br><br>Resources <br><br> CAF Bank website  CAF UK Giving Report 2025 CAF Resources for Charities CFG’s banking toolkit CFG’s 2024 Banking Challenges Report <br>*Richard Hunt is now Chief Commercial Officer at CAF Bank...

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  Episode #4

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

  Jul 16, 202525 minS2025

  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.<br><br>This second part of our SORP podcast series follows on from our conversations with Carol Rudge and Debra Allcock-Tyler in June. <br><br>Resources:<br><br> The Charities SORP website Charities SORP - Invitation to comment Charity Commission press release: Updated SORP FRS102 CFG's SORP news p...

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  Episode #3

  Talking about... Understanding the new Charities SORP

  Jun 12, 202545 minS2025

  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!<br><br>Resources:<br><br> The Charities SORP website Charities SORP - Invitation to comment Charity Commission press release: Updated SORP FRS102 CFG's SORP news page<br><br><br> Podcast produced and edited by CFG. If you have any questions or...

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  Episode #2

  Talking about... Leadership (part 2)

  Apr 4, 202530 minS2025

  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.<br> <br> 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!<br> <br> CFG resources:<br> <br> The Finance Journey  Inspiring Financial Leadership (look out for information on our Events & Training p...

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