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May is #CharityManagementMonth!
After the the success of last year, we are excited to welcome #CharityManagementMonth again this May.
Throughout the month we will be sharing a wealth of resources and information to help guide and support your charity - and we are excited to have a range of brand new resources, as well as a new live webinar for you!
You can also expect on-demand webinars, guides on hot topics, case studies from charities we have supported, and much more.
Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and our other socials and keep an eye on the website!
'Hot' resources, guides, and on-demand webinars
Our 'What's hot' spotlight this month is on something every charity leader should know — the Top 10 Financial Ratios for Charities.
Whether you’re brushing up on best practice or trying to get a better grip on your organisation’s financial health, this essential guide breaks down the key numbers that matter.
Our next FREE webinar is available to book!
In this webinar, Rob will share the learning from his extensive experience of leading successful hybrid and remote teams in the charity sector. Key learning points and takeaways will include:
- The benefits of hybrid and remote approaches
- Developing the underpinning culture and environment to enable success
- Hints, tips and strategies for hybrid and remote leadership and developing teams
- Avoiding the pitfalls and getting the best out of this way of working.
Thursday 15th May, 12-1pm
Case study spotlight
People management: New Pathways
We’re pleased to share our newest case study featuring New Pathways, a leading Welsh charity providing life-changing support to over 11,000 survivors of rape and sexual abuse each year.
With demand for services growing and a waiting list of 2,300 people, New Pathways needed to boost income through their professional training offer – so they turned to Cranfield Trust for expert support. Our #Volunteer consultant worked closely with the charity to:
- Develop a clear brand identity for their training services
- Create tailored marketing strategies and materials
- Equip the internal team with tools and confidence to promote their work effectively
The results?
- Internally, staff now have a deeper understanding of the brand and a clear direction for future marketing – building confidence and cohesion across the team.
- Externally, the charity has begun generating quality leads for training clients – creating a sustainable income stream to reinvest in frontline services.
Thanks to this work, New Pathways is better equipped to reduce waiting times and reach more survivors in need – offering hope and healing where it’s most needed.
Find out more about how we helped.
Our impact
Celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2023-24, the Trust provided more support than ever before. We started 527 new consultancy projects and mentoring assignments in the year, and had an extraordinary 919 projects active in the year in total. In challenging times, frontline welfare charities have needed support, and our volunteers and team have responded to their needs.
Our year in numbers
Cranfield Trust is the UK’s leading provider of pro bono management support, mentoring and development to small charities. Find out more>
National impact, local presence
It has been a record-breaking year for the Trust, with delivery of services far exceeding expected activity levels. Learn more>
Supporting across sectors
We provide our range of pro bono services to welfare charities and other non-profit organisations across the sector. Learn more>
It is our pleasure to present our Impact Report for Cranfield Trust’s 35th anniversary year, and to share the stories of some of the great activities we have worked on, and great charities we have worked with, during the year.
Do you need help with your charity's strategy, business plan, financial management, governance, or impact reporting?
Check if your charity is eligible for our free and pro bono management support and discover how we can help.
Call us on 01794 830338 or send us an email.
