2026 Small Charity Week – Day 1: Strong Finance Without a Big Finance Team
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Aishat discusses effective finance management for small charities during Small Charities Week 2026.
🎁 Resource update: This download has been retired. Visit BAnC Services for our latest charity finance resources. Pick up a copy of my newly published interactive, activity-based resource designed to help build confidence with charity finance terminology:: Charity Finance A–Z: A Creative Crossword & Colouring Book Or explore the glossary-style guide: Charity Finance from A - Z Small charities are often expected to meet the same financial standards as much larger organisations, but without the same resources, systems, or staffing. In this opening episode of Small Charities Week 2026, Aishat explores what good finance really looks like when you're working with a small team, limited capacity, and competing priorities. This episode looks at proportionate finance management, the difference between capacity and capability, common risks faced by small charities, and the practical foundations that support financial sustainability. This conversation offers a realistic framework for building stronger financial foundations without unnecessary complexity. KEY TAKEAWAY Capacity and capability are not the same thing Good finance is built on strong foundations Finance is about confidence…
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