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Investment support hub

Clarity, confidence and control in a complex investment landscape

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Helping charity trustees navigate investment with confidence

Charities face a distinct set of challenges when it comes to investing – from navigating market volatility and balancing short- and long-term goals, to aligning investment strategy with their mission and governance responsibilities. Our Investment Support hub is here to help.

This is your destination for clear, practical guidance on the issues that matter most to trustees and charity executives. Whether you’re reviewing your investment policy, exploring sustainable investment options, or managing cash flow in uncertain markets, you’ll find content designed to build your understanding and support better decision-making.

Drawing from the Charity Investment Governance Principles (CIGP) and other authoritative UK-based sources, we've structured the hub into key sections to guide you through the complexities of charity investment.

Stronger governance

Building strong foundations for charity investment

Strong governance is at the heart of effective charity investment. These core sections provide trustees and executives with practical guidance on the principles, policies and practices that shape sound decision-making. Explore each area to deepen your understanding, strengthen oversight, and ensure your investment approach supports both your mission and long-term financial resilience.

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Introduction to charity investment governance

Understand your responsibilities as a trustee and why strong governance is key to effective, mission-aligned investment decisions.
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Legal and regulatory framework

Navigate essential legal duties and updated CC14 guidance to ensure compliant and responsible charity investment practices.
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Developing an investment policy

Create an effective investment policy that aligns with your charity’s objectives, risk tolerance and ethical values.
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Ethical and responsible investing

Explore how to align your investments with your charity’s mission through ethical screening, ESG and impact strategies.
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Risk management and diversification

Learn how to manage investment risk and build a diversified portfolio that supports long-term financial resilience.
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Selecting and working with Investment managers

Find out how to choose and oversee investment managers that meet your financial and ethical expectations.
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Monitoring and reviewing investments

Track performance, manage risk and ensure ongoing alignment with your charity’s goals through regular investment reviews.
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The future of charity investment governance

Trustees must stay ahead of trends, including responsible investing, digital transformation, and changing donor expectations.
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Trusted external guidance

A selection of trusted external resources to help you navigate charity investment governance with confidence.

Charity Commission CC14: Investing charity money: a guide for trustees

Authoritative guidance for trustees on legal duties and investment decision-making.

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Charity Investment Governance Principles (CIGP)

Developed by the Charity Finance Group to help trustees apply best practice across investment strategy and oversight.

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UK Stewardship Code 2026

A benchmark for responsible investment and active ownership, endorsed by institutional investors and regulators.

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UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

A global framework for incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions.

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Investment Policy Template – Charity Excellence Framework

A free, editable investment policy template tailored for UK charities.

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Guide to Writing an Investment Policy – The Charity Investors Group

Developed by the Charity Finance Group to help trustees apply best practice across investment strategy and oversight.

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Templates and practical tools

Investment Policy Template – Charity Excellence Framework

A free, editable investment policy template tailored for UK charities.

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Guide to Writing an Investment Policy – The Charity Investors Group

Developed by the Charity Finance Group to help trustees apply best practice across investment strategy and oversight.

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