Scottish Charity Finance Directors' Group



The Scottish Charity Finance Directors' Group was launched in 1994 to provide a forum for those working in and concerned with all financial management aspects of charities and other voluntary organisations in Scotland. There are now over 140 members throughout Scotland with a variety of interests.

The Group has the objective of: Providing an opportunity for the exchange of views and a discussion on potential solution of common problems for accountants and other Senior Financial Executives in Scottish Charities; Assisting in improving the professional standard of those with financial responsibility in the charity sector in Scotland; Providing an additional focal point within the Scottish Charity World which embodies organisations such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, The Scottish Government and others for an informed view on technical matters relating to accounting and finance.






To help achieve this, the group organises seminars and workshops as well as providing members with newsletters and a Charity Finance Yearbook. Seminars normally last approximately 2 hours and cover topics such as SORP, IT, pensions, fund raising, reserves policy, Data Protection and employment issues. Seminars alternate between Edinburgh and Glasgow and also provide an opportunity to network. Special interest groups have also been set up such as the Lobbying Sub-Group and the Costs Sub-Group. A recent initiative, which has proved propular with members, is the introduction of networking lunches, held both in Glasgow and Edinburgh, where small groups have met and discussed areas of interest or mutual concern over a relaxed, informal lunch. These services are all provided within the Annual Subscription. Membership is primarily accountants and senior financial executives working in Scottish based charities. If you would like to join or find out more please contact the SCFDG Administrator: Irene Cameron 0141 560 4092 icameron@a-m-s-online.com