Pro bono services and free resources for charities
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Right support, right time: our new strategy
Cranfield Trust has launched 'Right support, right time' - our new four year strategy for 2026–2030. The strategy sets out how we will help more small charities and their leaders access practical expertise, strengthen leadership and build the resilience they need to navigate growing pressures.
Over the next four years, we will focus on stronger charity leadership, making support easier to access, sharing insight on what works for small charities, and expanding the impact of skilled volunteering. At the heart of our approach is the belief that small charities need access to trusted expertise, practical support and sound judgement when it matters most.
Click the video to hear CEO Dan Francis summarise the aim of the strategy.
Charity story spotlight - National Mentoring Day
Mentoring: Jaq and Tina
This #NationalMentoringDay we’re celebrating the people, conversations and fresh perspectives that can make such a difference because, we know from experience that, good mentoring can be a game changer for charity leaders.
Mentoring can give charity leaders time and space to work through challenges, build confidence and develop the skills to lead their organisations effectively - something that can be hard to find when you’re busy supporting everyone else whilst also running a charity.
Bring us your challenge, let's find a way forward.
FREE skilled support sessions for charities in Wales
Running a charity can mean making difficult decisions, managing constant demands and planning for an uncertain future - often without the capacity, support or skills you might need.
Our free 90 minute skilled support sessions will give charities in Wales the space to step back, talk through a specific challenge with an experienced charity leader, and identify practical next steps.
No lengthy application. No big consultancy project. Just focused, practical support to help you work out what to do next.
Two new FREE webinars - available to book NOW!
Navigating the new public sector procurement landscape
Thursday, 19 November, 12-1pm
The public sector in England is undergoing its most significant reorganisation in decades. Across the country, councils are merging, combined authorities are forming, new mayoral positions are being created and NHS commissioning bodies are merging. For charities, these changes bring both uncertainty and opportunity.
This webinar will guide you through how to navigate the new landscape, how to get the most out of current procurement processes, and the steps that small charities can take to get ready for public sector contract application and procurement processes, including collaboration and partnerships.
The accidental leader: When stepping into leadership triggers imposter syndrome
Tuesday, 24 November, 12-1pm
Many leaders in the charity sector never set out to become leaders. They were passionate about the cause, good at what they did, took on more responsibility and, somewhere along the way, found themselves leading people, making difficult decisions and carrying expectations they never quite prepared for!
In this one-hour webinar, we will explore what is actually happening underneath Imposter Syndrome, why stepping into leadership can trigger it, and how understanding the nervous system and the unconscious patterns driving our behaviour can help us lead with greater confidence, authority and choice.
Our year in numbers
Cranfield Trust is the UK’s leading provider of pro bono management support to the UK voluntary sector.
Our network of skilled and expert volunteers and our dedicated staff team help us to empower vital social welfare organisations with confidence, and the capabilities they need to thrive.
We are an independent charity and for over 35 years have been supporting UK-based charities and non-profit organisations. In turn, they support the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are extremely grateful to our donors, funders and partners who make it possible for us to work with smaller charities, a valuable national asset.
Watch our video to see the highlights of our year and visit our Impact Report pages to learn more.
