Hello folks
We hope you had a restful Summer.
We are very happy to be back in full swing with lots of great small charity finance resources and training offers for you.
Warmly
Embrace Finance Team
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Embrace Finance Academy – Building Financial Confidence
We’re excited to invite you to the Autumn 2025 term of our Embrace Finance Academy Foundations Programme. This flagship programme is designed specifically for small charity leaders who want to:
- Understand financial responsibilities with confidence
- Strengthen financial management and planning
- Build practical skills that empower you and your team
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Find out more and book your place here.
Short, succinct sessions
"Amazing training, well delivered at a great pace and straight to the point."
Clear, simple delivery
"The delivery of the session was just at the right level and the content was clearly explained."
All questions welcome
"Q&A session was great at the end, the small group meant I felt comfortable asking questions."
Autumn Term 2025 schedule:
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24 Sep: Introduction to Cashflow Forecasting
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1 Oct: Introduction to Management Accounting
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8 Oct: Introduction to Annual Accounts & Ind. Examinations
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15 Oct: Introduction to Reserves
π Sessions are on Wednesdays, 16:00–17:15 | Online | £30 each
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Booking for individual sessions open now
π¬ By small charity folks for small charity folks
π§ Zoom links will be sent by email the day before
π Perfect for accidental finance heroes and busy small charity folks
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Insights from our latest Lunch & Learn panel session
In our recent Lunch & Learn session, we explored the challenges small charities face when navigating financial uncertainties. A few standout insights included:
- Journeys vary: Panellists described shifts from low confidence to greater confidence often spurred by crises or the need for growth.
- Mindset matters: The hardest shift is often changing mindset, not learning maths. Resilience is rooted in curiosity and courage rather than perfection.
- Ongoing process: Nobody has “arrived”; confidence ebbs and flows. Financial resilience requires continual stretch and self-awareness.
We’ve gathered these findings and practical tips in our latest blog post.
A massive thank you to Lucy Butt, Tracy Hyland and Lauren Williams for being so generous with their insights.
π Read the full blog here.
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Invitation: Join our next Lunch & Learn panel session
Small and Mighty. Contraction as an essential and brilliant survival strategy
We know how hard it is to make tough financial decisions. We also know that contracting now in order to expand again later is not failure. Often it is an essential - and brilliant - survival strategy. If you have experiences, insights, or lessons learned on contracting as a pathway to sustainability and you would like to share with peers, please consider joining our panel.
β¨All pannelists are remunerated for their time.
π To share your story please email
liz@embracefinance.org.uk.
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Special invitation from our Associate, Yasmin Glover
Leading with Clarity is a step-by-step programme designed for small charity leaders to help you:
- Clarify your strategic thinking
- Decide where best to invest your resources
- Make intentional decisions for a more purpose-driven, impactful, and sustainable future
- Starting October 2025
- For questions, contact Yasmin@the-olive.co.uk
- Find out more and book your place at www.the-olive.co.uk/lwc.
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Why financial confidence matters
Financial confidence is not just about numbers—it’s about surviving and if at all possible thriving. We know it's hard at the moment. We also know that small charity leaders are amazing and excel at navigating difficulties.
By building knowledge, sharing experiences, and connecting with each other, we give ourselves vital support networks and the very best chance of bouncing back when it matters most.
We look forward to seeing many of you at one of our upcoming sessions.
With spreadsheets and solidarity,
The Embrace Finance Team
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