Supporting organisations - Management Consultancy
Our management consultancy offers charities free, tailored support to address critical organisational development and challenges.
Our charity clients are specialists in their fields but are often operating with limited resources that make it challenging to engage in organisation development. The consultancy we are able to offer through the skills and expertise of our volunteers and Regional Managers bridges this gap, helping them build sustainable, resilient organisations.
Through our consultancy support during the last year, we are continuing to see charity leaders under immense pressure, struggling with the triple threat of increased demand from beneficiaries, a challenging fundraising environment and rising costs. We continue to be impressed by the resilience of charity leaders who are often supporting colleagues struggling with stress or other mental health issues, while trying to maintain their services. Pressure on resources often means that Chief Executives are drawn into service delivery, leaving little time for strategic thinking. We are proud that so many charities place their trust in Cranfield Trust as we work together.
Finding charities the right person, with the right skills, at a time that is right for them.
Our Regional Managers find the right volunteer, with the right skills and experience, at a time that is right for each charity. They work closely with each charity client, spending time to really understand what the organisation needs, and work with them to define and agree project objectives. Through this in-depth scoping process, they are able to match each charity with a volunteer consultant whose skills, experience, and background are the best possible fit. This careful pairing ensures that every project is rooted in well understood needs, and shared objectives.
Regional Managers maintain an active role throughout each project, ensuring it continues to meet the charity’s goals. Whether the project requires focused support within a tight timeline or a longer engagement, we work to the charity’s timetable, embedding sustainable outcomes that help our clients thrive well beyond project completion.
We provide ‘patient’ support: our volunteers work to meet each charity client’s objectives, rather than giving a particular number of days to a project. Often, our projects run over long periods, as charities have challenges arising in their day to day operations: we stay with them to help them through changing times.
“Huge, transformational impact. Hard to sum up! We have a much clearer vision helping us to deliver more. We have a compelling strategy which is already helping attract funding. We have clear values which steer our work. I also wanted to share that we’ve been awarded a completely transformational grant - £675k over two years - and the funder said that seeing our draft strategy was a key reason for the award, as it sets out our vision and approach very clearly! So we really are incredibly grateful for all your help and wisdom.”
Transport for All, Strategic Plan, London
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Discover more about our pro bono management consultancy services for charities on our Management Consultancy page
Management Consultancy in action
Read our Management Consultancy case study about our project with charity Families in Grief
