25th ANNIVERSARY OF CHARITY FINANCE GROUP

Early day motion 2798, tabled 29 February 2012 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 2, Labour 2, Conservative 1.