About the CFDG
Policy Liaison Groups
At various times CFDG finds it is necessary to set up policy liaison groups, to deal with specific operational or policy issues. These groups are designed to inform and assist both members and the organisation and facilitate effective consultation on issues.
Online Filing Forum
On line filing of CT600 returns, computations and annual accounts is mandatory from 2011 tax year onwards. Charities who are affected should have received notification from HMRC by now. In summary, documents provided to HMRC, now have to be translated from whatever they are produced in (Tax Software, Accounts Preparation Software, Accounting System, Excel or Word) into a computer language called iXBRL, using a device that looks like a spreadsheet called a taxonomy. This will then be uploaded to the HMRC and Companies House database.
CFDG has set up a forum, to help “ease” the transition. The forum is working with HMRC to ensure the concerns of charities are fully understood and heard. The first meeting was held on 12 April.
If you would like to be part of this forum, please contact Katherine Smithson, CFDG Policy Officer, at Katherine.Smithson@cfdg.org.uk.
First meeting summary 
HMRC taxonomy 
Banking Forum
CFDG has set up a Banking Forum. Arising from the work concerning the target end date for cheques, this forum will provide space for dialogue between CFDG members and representatives from the banking industry. In addition to discussing a range of issues of mutual interest and concern to both sectors, this forum may develop joint projects for the benefit of the sector.
Banking Forum Terms of Reference
The next meeting will be held on 27th September 2010. To register your interest, please contact Melora Jezierska, CFDG Policy Officer, at melora.jezierska@cfdg.org.uk.
The first meeting of the Banking Forum was held on 30th June 2010.