Cost of living crisis – support for charities

The rising cost of living crisis is impacting us all, and charities are no exception. 

Fundraising challenges, cost of business increases and volunteer and staff stability are just some of the many issues charities may face.

Over the coming weeks, the Charity Finance Group (CFG) will be sharing a selection of free resources on their Cost of Living Hub. 

Advice is available immediately from the CFG on the following topics:

• Cost of living overview: The cost of living: what can your charity do now?
• Supporting your people: How can charity employers support employees?
  and Seven quick tips for employers
• Reducing costs: Understanding energy consumption
  and As prices rise, look to procurement!
• Inflation, investments and reserves: How to invest in a world of high inflation and Making your assets work for you
• Reducing risk, boosting resilience: Six steps to developing a business continuity plan and Managing in a crisis: a guide 

The CFG’s Cost of Living hub is designed to provide you with the ideas, strategies and tools you need to help you, your teams and your communities work through the cost-of-living crisis together.  

For further information, see:  Charity Finance Group | Cost of living (cfg.org.uk).

About the Author

Alison Henshaw

Partner

 Alison joined Torgersens in 1996 and has been a partner with the firm since 2015. With broad experience in general practice, Alison is involved in the audits and accounts management of a range of clients including small and medium sized owner-managed companies, charities and not-for-profit organisations. Most recently, she has worked with a high-profile regional charity to develop its financial systems and reporting structures. Outside of work Alison likes spending time with her family enjoying walks along the North East coast line as well as regular visits to the Lake District, Northumberland and North Scotland.

To get in touch please e-mail alison.henshaw@torgersens.com.