March 2026.

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Dear friends 
 

As spring begins to emerge (yay), bringing a sense of renewal and fresh energy, we’re pleased to share this month’s update for small charities.

We know that resources are stretched and time in short supply, so as usual, we will keep this brief. This month we share:

๐Ÿงก  an invitation to a free small charity friendly conference
๐Ÿงก  a quick financial resilience building tip with gudiance
๐Ÿงก  an opportunity to nominate your finance hero for an award. 

Alongside this, we’re celebrating the incredible work happening across the sector and highlighting ways you can strengthen your organisation’s resilience and impact in the months ahead.

The Embrace Finance Team
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Small Charity Friendly Collective's 4th Annual Conference is now open for booking

 Responding to Uncertainty with Creativity and Care.
Reason, Rhythms, Relationships. ๐Ÿ’›
 


๐Ÿ“… Thursday 16th April 26
๐Ÿ’ป Online
๐Ÿซฐ £free

Come join us ๐Ÿ’› Book here.


Join us along with guests and friends for another energising day of celebration, sharing and hope. This conference is aimed at leaders of small* social impact organisations, with a focus on the small charity model, but open to all who work in and support the sector. *If you're resource-stretched, it's probably for you!

This event is kindly supported by gunnercooke. ๐Ÿ’›


           

Charity Finance Group's Finance Awards Entries are now open! ๐Ÿ’œ

Has someone really made a difference to your charity's financial confidence? Why not celebrate this and enter them for an award?

Entries are now open for the Charity Finance Group’s Finance Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the incredible “accidental finance heroes” making a difference across the sector. This year’s individual categories include Inspiring Financial Leadership, Rising Star in Charity Finance, and CFG’s Volunteer of the Year.

If you or someone you know deserves recognition, be sure to submit an entry before the closing date on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Good luck to everyone applying! ๐Ÿ’œ

 


How is your financial resilience feeling right now?

And what’s one small step you could take to make it stronger?



Building financial resilience starts with having a clear picture of your possible financial futures. Every organisation has an iceberg. Where is yours, how big is it, and how can you steer safely around it? ๐Ÿ’š


One of the most helpful tools is a simple cashflow forecast. It can really strengthen your resilience by giving you a clearer view of what’s coming in and going out, helping you spot challenges early and make confident decisions. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. ๐Ÿ’š


If you haven’t checked in on your upcoming cash balances recently, this could be a great moment to set aside an hour or two, grab a coffee and a biscuit, and map things out. Not sure where to begin? Take a look at our guidance on cashflow forecasting here. ๐Ÿ’š


We’ll also be launching a new round of live sessions later this spring. Keep an eye out for dates. ๐Ÿ’š




"Awesome session
which took the 
fear out of 
financial planning"

Getting on top of and keeping on top of the numbers in a small charity can be challenging. 

Small charity finance is technical, regulated and complicated. It can be, we are sometimes told, boring, and when the numbers don't go the right way, it can be anxiety provoking.

We understand the challenges small charities face when building financial sustainability. We explain finance in a simple, accessible way. We take the stress out of it all.