New SORP Information Sheet on FRS30
This Information Sheet points out that the definitions and valuation requirements are consistent between SORP 2005 and FRS30. It also indicates extra disclosure information requirements. The Information Sheet may be accessed at www.charitycommission.gov.uk/investigations/sorp/acc_heritage.asp

Winter 2009 Edition of Charities Panel newsletter
The eleventh edition of the Panel newsletter is now available to download here: PDF file. [141KB] You may also view past newsletters.

CIPFA Charity Accounting Toolkit
CIPFA has launched its Charity Accounting Toolkit. This unique online training solution will help your organisation manage its money, while explaining the principles of financial stewardship, improving financial skills and helping you to fulfil the accounting and reporting requirements of the Charity Commission. To learn more about the toolkit and to register your interest visit the CIPFA Shop.

Charity Commission Checklist
The Charity Commission has developed a 15 question checklist to assist trustees and their advisers identify the impact of the recession on charities and to identify how well placed their charity is to weather the economic turmoil. Covering 4 areas: strategy, financial health, governance and making best use of resources, is in an easy to read and concise format. Intended to be a practical tool, it signposts other Commission guidance and publications which can be accessed through the Charity Commission website.

Volunteer Feedback Survey
We are always eager to hear existing (and potential) panel members' views on how we can help support you better. The Volunteer Survey offers a formal mechanism for you to feed back your views to CIPFA.

Response to Compact Commission Discussion Paper - Debating the Future of the Contract
To read this response in full, please click here.

Details of relevant events will be added as soon as they become available.