Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag

Threads: @CFGClare. Deputy CEO @CFGtweets. I love my work and my bike, running and #Northumberland. Oh, and best child @ctmpoet. 🧪

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Right, that’s it, I’m off. You can find me on @LinkedIn UK, @bluesky (occasionally) or drop me a line [email protected]. @CFGtweets is a good follow if you don’t already.

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

@mrjkwilson You shouldn’t be working on a Sunday! (I’m at my desk…)😂

[NCVO @NCVO]

In just 24 hours, over 2,300 charities have co-signed our open letter to @hmtreasury calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions for the voluntary sector.

Add your name and make sure your voice is heard: https://t.co/Tw5GPBYkuz

[caron bradshaw (she/her) @caronlb]

URGENT - Charities tell us your experiences and concerns regarding the employers NICs by filling in the below https://t.co/CaB6aBH74a

[Sarah Elliott (Vibert) @sarahvibert82]

More than 1,100 charities and voluntary organisations have signed our letter to the chancellor in the last few hours alone. The scale of this issue cannot be understated, and the sector is coming together with a single voice to call for action.

Join us by signing today👇

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Thanks @SagarRichard @CFGtweets

[Richard Sagar @SagarRichard]

In Red Book Gov commits to implement 'charity compliance measures' legislating to prevent abuse of charity tax rules by 2026. Claims it will save £35m by 2026/27. No details provided on what they are, so hard to evaluate. We would hope HMRC will provide further details and soon.

[CharityFinanceGroup @CFGtweets]

We surveyed 100 charities on their experience of the Gift Aid scheme. We are pleased to share the findings in our report, 'Breaking down the barriers'. We found that more must be done to maximise the scheme. Read: https://t.co/NQnYQ0UCqB
#GiftAidAwarenessDay #TickTheBox

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Charity finance people doing the #GiftAid returns for @HMRC and getting them all right:

#GiftAidAwarenessDay

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Today is #GiftAidAwarenessDay... inspired by my brilliant colleague @SagarRichard , here's #GiftAid explained using only ParksnRec GIFs:

People who #TickTheBox to ensure their charity donation brings an extra 25% from @HMRC:

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Fundraisers when eligible people don't #TickTheBox:

#GiftAidAwarenessDay

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

@JustRossSmith I mean, he didn’t say which May…

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

@JustRossSmith Work to dual the A1 will begin in May - Malcolm Rifkind, Feb 1992 - front page of the Northumberland Gazette…

[CLB @CommLinksBrom]

Ahead of Gift Aid Awareness Day on 3 Oct 2024, @CFGtweets has launched a new toolkit of social media images, stickers and printable posters to encourage all donors to and ensure every Gift Aid penny is always claimed. Make sure you #TickTheBox.

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Great to see this -new MP seeing at first hand the impact and value of #Charity infrastructure @CFGtweets @NAVCA

[Tom Gordon MP @tomgordonLD]

This morning I met with Frances, Chief Exec of @HADCAcharity.

As someone who’s worked in the charity sector, I know the importance it plays in our local communities.

I look forward to working with HADCA, and others organisations, to ensure our towns third sector thrives.

[CharityFinanceGroup @CFGtweets]

Get ready for #GiftAidAwarenessDay. On Thursday 3 October, let’s shout about the importance of Gift Aid and encourage all donors and supporters to #TickTheBox! https://t.co/3FcZETaneh

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

@WorldBollard

[Francesca 🚲💕 @francesca_kms]

Gorgeous ride home in the sunshine.☀️

I love bollards—they make cycling feel so much safer.

Who knew a humble post could be such a hero?🦸‍♀️

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

@CFGtweets has a short update on the proposal to end a VAT exemption on private school fees - follow this link for insights from @SagarRichard

#IndependentSchools

https://t.co/oTJ7IjxazS

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

@CFGtweets will be looking at all the details and thinking about potential implications for the wider charitable sector #Charity #VolSec

[Richard Sagar @SagarRichard]

Confirmation of removal of VAT exemption for private schools or a 'connected person' across the UK There is a corresponding consultation on this which closes on 15 September. https://t.co/byg60q6qmZ

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Ideal listening for your Friday afternoon, weekend or whenever - very interesting conversation!

#charity

[Richard Sagar @SagarRichard]

New @CFGtweets podcast. What does the new Labour government mean for charities and civil society? Following the King's Speech 2024, I ask policy experts Anna Mowbray from @Caf, @rebecca_m_y from @NCVO
& @CharlottePro95 from @ProBonoEcon for their insights https://t.co/LZONM5eJnQ

[Clare Mills - #ILikeAHashtag @Clare_CFG]

Lovely to spend time at @DCHSalnwick for Year 19 awards evening. Really positive young people who are working hard, being kind and who deserve opportunities. Thank you for being brilliant!