Websites

An essential resource for the latest information on government legislation affecting charity finances
The Charity Commission
www.charity-commission.gov.uk/supportingcharities/

A membership organisation specialising in helping charities to manage their finances
Charity Finance Directors' Group www.cfdg.org.uk

A UK based charity that provides financial management services to relief and development operations
Mango - Management Accounting for Non-Governmental Organisations www.mango.org.uk

Useful link to professional financial managers specialising in non-profit organisations
Charities Direct www.charitiesdirect.com

Books

A comprehensive and useful overview
Financial Stewardship of Charities
Adrian Poffley, DSC, 2002. ISBN 190399117X

A well researched tome
A Practical Guide to Financial management for Charities
Kate Sayer, DSC, 2002. ISBN 1903991293

How VAT works and how it affects not-for-profit organisations. Written by a chartered accountant with 15 years' experience in the sector.
A Practical Guide to VAT for Charities and Voluntary Organisations
Kate Sayer, DSC, 2001. ISBN 1900360624