25th ANNIVERSARY OF CHARITY FINANCE GROUP

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That this House congratulates the Charity Finance Group (CFG) on its 25th anniversary; recognises the valuable contribution the charity has made in securing a more effective operating environment for charities and in supporting charities in their finance-related functions; welcomes the support CFG provides to help charities make best use of their funds; notes that in its 25 year existence CFG has grown to over 1,800 members, managing a total of 21.75 billion of charity funds; observes that in these difficult economic times sound financial management and leadership is critical in ensuring charities can continue to provide assistance to those who need it most; further notes the part CFG plays in ensuring charities operate on a level playing field; and looks forward to further achievements by the charity in pursuit of this goal.