It’s a Nightmare with the Numbers
The no-fibbing guide to charity finance
Caron Bradshaw, Growth and Sector Solutions Lead at the Charity Finance Group, has written a practical, no-nonsense guide to charity finance.
It unpacks the jargon, the processes and the systems that make the world of charity finance such a tricky one to navigate.
Published by the Directory of Social Change in association with Charity Finance Group, it includes:
- What finance is really about
- Risk management
- Narrative reporting
- Investments
- Top tips from the experts
- The building blocks of financial management
- Reserves
- Numbers and notes
- External scrutiny
Who is the book for?
Caron has written this for CEOs, senior executives, trustees, and non-finance staff. If you need to understand the numbers in your charity, this is a book for you.
About Caron Bradshaw OBE
Caron is Chief Executive of Charity Finance Group. Previously she was Head of the Charity and Voluntary Sector at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
A trained barrister, she is a member of the Church of England Pension Board’s Audit and Risk Committee, and former chair of the board of the Directory of Social Change. She was also chair of her local hockey club.
Reviews
“I have worked with accountants for a large part of my career and have often “felt the fear” of being bamboozled by jargon. As an operational lead in a technical and financial charity, this book has really helped me to feel comfortable digesting the digits. The glossary of terms was completely invaluable to me, and I found the book to be both technically excellent and completely accessible.”
Emma Barklamb, Head of Member Services, Chartered Institute of Taxation and Association of Taxation Technicians
“This book addresses the “nightmare with the numbers” by placing charity finance in context, showing readers how those numbers can help them in their roles – both governance and operational. It is full of excellent advice and written in an accessible style, using many helpful examples drawn from practice.”
Laura F. Spira, Emeritus Professor of Corporate Governance, Oxford Brookes University
“Applying all of her experience and expertise, Caron has written this book to break down the sometimes intimidating world of charity finance into understandable and actionable insights that are accessible to everyone.”
Pesh Framjee, Special Advisor to the Charity Finance Group and Founder of Consulting for Purpose
“Worried about understanding financial conversations at your charity? Worry no more – Caron Bradshaw has got your back! This accessible and highly engaging guide will enable you to understand all aspects of your charity’s finances in your organisation.”
Andrew Hind, former CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales and Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School
