Charity Financials Insider
Free monthly insight and analysis for charity finance professionals on the latest developments, trends and events within the sector
Author: Fleur Holden
How to develop and value your relationship with your auditor
Auditing is a people-oriented activity, and the way in which we learn most effectively is not by filling in checklists, but by talking to trustees, senior management, finance, HR and fundraising teams to fully understand an organisation’s culture, risks and priorities.
10 tips for running a remote audit successfully
Since mid-March office workers have been required to work from home where possible and any feasible audit work has been carried out remotely…
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Managing financial challenges and protecting your mental health
The current economic environment may not only be taking a toll on your charity’s finances but also on your mental health as you attempt to consider questions such as...
How to be a good trustee in a period of rapid change
By the time you read this article, events in the external social and economic environment will have moved on considerably. The current pace of change means that as fast as we are thinking about how to react to a government announcement, and in the time we have implemented or even considered any actions arising, the situation has evolved again...
Keeping on top of new financial regulatory changes in 2020
It’s crucial that charities keep up with the latest financial regulatory updates that have an impact on their audit and financial statements. However, for busy finance teams concentrating on everyday finances, it can be difficult...
The Brexit effect: 5 ways to achieve financial sustainability
Voluntary sector organisations continue to face increased demand for their services against a backdrop of funding challenges, shrinking public sector budgets and local authority cuts. And the Brexit effect is compounding the situation…
How to create a sustainable financial strategy
To develop a sustainable financial strategy, charities must avoid costly short-term thinking and fully understand how their business model impacts their financial decision making…
