CharitEpulse: Budget concerns, governance updates and funding opportunities

26 November 2025 / Insight posted in Articles

It is pre-Budget time and in their latest episode our chatters, James Saunders, Charles Mesquita and Catherine Rustomji delve into some pressing issues in the sector at the moment:

  • Autumn Budget: What the upcoming announcement could mean for charity finances.
  • Leadership exodus?: A high percentage of senior charity executives are considering leaving their roles.
  • Social Insights Panel: Charity leaders unite to advise government on public service reform.
  • Regulatory action: A UK charity has been hauled over the coals over their irresponsible management of multiple bank accounts.
  • Governance trends: Is charity governance improving? Insights from the Directory of Social Change report.
  • Dormant Asset Scheme: Potential to unlock an additional £240 million for the sector.

Plus, the team celebrates the London Marathon’s record-breaking achievement: £87.3 million raised for charity in a single day event.

The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube.

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