It's a Nightmare with the Numbers (1st Edition)

In association with Charity Finance Group.

Trying to understand your charity’s finances is enough to keep you awake at night

This no-nonsense guide unpacks the jargon, the processes and the systems that make the world of charity finance such a tricky one to navigate.

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 this book for?

This book is for CEOs, senior executives, trustees, non-finance staff – in fact, pretty much anyone who needs to understand the numbers in their charity. Finance people still find it helpful to consider a different perspective on the numbers too.

‘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 

 

‘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 

 

‘Caron has succeeded brilliantly in painting in glorious technicolour the world of charity finance. She spends satisfyingly little time on the numbers themselves and rightly focuses on understanding the processes that lead to good decisions. I wish this invaluable guide had been available when I first came to the charity sector!’

Bob Humphreys, Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee, Education Development Trust

 

‘An insightful, humorous and no-nonsense summary of the world of charity finance. This book is wonderfully written with real background and personal comments on a human-to-human level. Caron caters to everyone involved in charity finance and sets out every aspect from a balanced and experienced view, without overwhelming the reader. I will certainly be getting copies for existing charity clients and trustees who are new to the world of charity finance.’

Samantha Green BFP ACA, Partner, George Hay Chartered Accountants

 

‘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