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KEY QUESTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS ON GROUP FINANCE

Key Question
Considerations
Does the group have access to adequate financial reserves? Groups need to build up reserves through subscription, share capital, loans, grants or earnings
Is there a simple and transparent financial management and record keeping system in place? Financial management and record keeping are often the weakest link in otherwise successful groups

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