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The CFG Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/120d. Total Eps: 23

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.

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S2026 Ep1: Talking about...Moving to the charity sector

Season 2026 · Episode 1

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 43:10

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.
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.
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 strategy and impact. For more information about understanding your costs, read our new Know Your Cost Base publication

Check out CFG's membership benefits here: Charity Finance Group | Special Interest Groups

Read articles on a range of topics on the CFG Knowledge Hub here: Charity Finance Group | Knowledge Hub

See all of CFG's events here: Events | CFG

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S2025 Ep5: Talking about... Digital transformation with CAF Bank

Season 2025 · Episode 5

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 28:25

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.

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*Richard Hunt is now Chief Commercial Officer at CAF Bank. At the time of the recording, he was Director of Customer and Lending.

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S2025 Ep4: Talking about... Our responses to the Charities SORP consultation and more

Season 2025 · Episode 4

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • Duration 25:11

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.

This second part of our SORP podcast series follows on from our conversations with Carol Rudge and Debra Allcock-Tyler in June.

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Podcast produced and edited by CFG. If you have any questions or comments, please email Emma Abbott, Communications Manager: emma.abbott@cfg.org.uk.

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.

S2025 Ep3: Talking about... Understanding the new Charities SORP

Season 2025 · Episode 3

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 45:09

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!

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S2025 Ep2: Talking about... Leadership (part 2)

Season 2025 · Episode 2

Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 29:47

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
· Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones· seasons 1-3, Apple TV· Susan Cain· Nancy Kline· , Martin SeligmanWith thanks again to Maggie and Judith for so generously sharing their time, insights and experiences.

S2025 Ep1: Talking about... Leadership (part 1)

Season 2025 · Episode 1

Friday, March 14, 2025 • Duration 27:37

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· Nancy Kline· , Martin SeligmanWith thanks again to Maggie and Judith for so generously sharing their time, insights and experiences. Look out for part 2, coming soon!

S2024 Ep4: Talking about... Pensions and charities

Season 2024 · Episode 4

Monday, October 21, 2024 • Duration 20:42

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.

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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

S2024 Ep3: The Labour government, King's Speech and future of civil society

Season 2024 · Episode 3

Thursday, July 25, 2024 • Duration 38:00

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 by Pro Bono EconomicsIf you have any questions, contact CFG's Policy Team: policy@cfg.org.uk.

S2024 Ep2: Inspired by... Caron Bradshaw OBE

Season 2024 · Episode 2

Thursday, April 4, 2024 • Duration 14:37

Who and what has inspired Caron Bradshaw OBE during her time as CEO at CFG? Caron talks to Emma Abbott about her new non-executive role, what it now means for CFG and why she's 'getting out of the way' and making space for others to lead.

Caron has been inspired by...

> Henry Stewart, Chief Happiness Officer, B Corp

> Lynne Berry CBE, Chair, Human Tissue Authority; Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Governors University of Westminster

> Natalie Campbell MBE, Co-CEO, Belu Water

> Charlotte Harrington, Co-CEO, Belu Water

> Leadership and empowerment [CFG blog]

> Why does Belu have two CEOs?

> The wisdom of crowds If you have a story to tell about something or someone that has inspired you, please get in touch with the team! Email CFG to tell us more: info@cfg.org.uk.

S2024 Ep1: Talking about... AI and the charitable sector

Season 2024 · Episode 1

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 36:00

Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) had its breakthrough year in 2023. Its development and adoption will continue to accelerate in the months ahead. What, if anything, should charities and non-profits do to keep pace?

Dr Clare Mills, Director of Policy and Communications at CFG talks to two social sector experts - Zoe Amar from Zoe Amar Digital, and Rhodri Davies from Why Philanthropy Matters.

With a flexible and ethical framework, the right tools and good regulation, we can all embrace AI and benefit, whilst reducing risk... But is it really that simple?

Clare asks Zoe and Rhodri whether AI is something to fear, what the opportunities and dangers are, and how it's possible to work together to ensure the charitable sector doesn't get left behind - or worse.

Useful resources

Zoe Amar Digital: AI resources and insights, including the new AI checklist

Why Philanthropy Matters

Philanthropy, Civil Society and AI
AI is coming for philanthropy by Rhodri Davies
AI: Will it replace grantmaking? by Rhodri Davies
Podcast interview with J Bob Alotta, Mozilla

Generosity AI Working Group (Giving Tuesday)

100 Days of AI: 30 minute bitesized AI lessons by CharityDigital by Eleanor Duhs, Bates Wells by CFG by Digital Catapult - UK Parliament [9 January 2024] - Government guidance [December 2021] on Thursday 29 February 2024 on 25 January 2024 delivered by ICAEW (membership log-in required) [16 January 2024] [15 January 2024]* Please note that CFG does not endorse or recommend these AI systems but encourages learning about what these and other tools can offer. This is a simple list of some well-known AI systems and tools and others are available.These resources are up-to-date at time of publication. Please for more on the latest issues in charity finance and leadership. Produced by Emma Abbott, Communications Manager, CFG