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  1. RSM UK

    SORP 2026 impact reporting: What charities need to know

    The Charities SORP has always encouraged impact reporting as best practice, but it is now mandatory for tier 2 and tier 3 charities. Trustees must now explain the short- and long-term impacts of their charity’s work…

    • Finance and Accounts
    • Governance and Trustees
    • Legal and Regulatory Updates
    • Strategy and Planning
  2. Sayer Vincent

    Why grant audits go wrong: five common findings and how to avoid them

    Grants provide a vital and significant income stream for many UK charities, supporting basic running costs, funding salaries and providing those charities with the opportunity to test new projects. Some funders –…

    • Finance and Accounts
    • Fundraising and Income Generation
    • Governance and Trustees
  3. IFSL CAF ESG Investment Funds

    Does placing ESG restrictions around investments hinder performance?

    Debates about environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing often focus on a single concern: if you restrict the investment universe, do you sacrifice returns, especially from unloved, “undervalued” stocks?…

    • Investment Strategy
  4. IFSL CAF ESG Investment Funds

    Your fund's Responsible Investment policy: What happens if a company appears to be in breach?

    As fund managers of the CAF ESG Fund Range, our role is clear: to manage portfolios in line with the responsible investment policy established by CAF, acting on behalf of the underlying charity investors. Responsible…

    • Investment Strategy
  5. IFSL CAF ESG Investment Funds

    How are your charity investments embracing the social factor?

    Among charities, the question of how capital should “behave” has evolved. Beyond generating returns and supporting financial stability, many trustees now wonder whether an investment portfolio can quietly advance the…

    • Investment Strategy
  6. IFSL CAF ESG Investment Funds

    Should we invest for income, for growth, or for both?

    Charities often ask whether they should invest for income or growth. It sounds simple, but the answer depends on your organisation’s goals, timeframes and attitude to risk. Here is a breakdown of the major factors to…

    • Investment Strategy