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Celebrating Trustees' Week
We are delighted to be celebrating Trustees' Week.
During the week, we'll be sharing lots of resources and hosting an essential webinar with Dr Radojka Miljevic, Chair of the Charity Governance Code Steering Group on the new Governance Code and what it means for small charities.
Click on the picture of our CEO Dan Francis to hear more about our plans for the week or click the link below.
Hear from Dan Francis, our Chief Executive about the plans for the week
New FREE webinar for Trustees' Week!
We are delighted to be hosting our next FREE charity webinar during Trustees' Week 2025!
Engaging with the new Charity Governance Code: the how and the why for smaller charities
Wednesday 5 November, 12-1pm
There is a significant update to the Charity Governance Code this year. With a special focus on small charities, this FREE one-hour webinar will outline the background to the code, when and why the code was introduced, why the code has been revised and what changes have been made.
Find out more and register today
'Hot' resources, guides, and on-demand webinars
In October one of our recent charity stories was our 'hottest' resource.
When Alström Syndrome UK (ASUK) wanted to turn its big ambitions into a clear, achievable plan, Cranfield Trust was there to help. Working together through workshops and strategic planning sessions, our volunteer consultant helped ASUK’s team and trustees refocus on what matters most; their mission and the people they support.
The results speak for themselves: stronger leadership, clearer direction, and a more connected team all working towards shared goals.
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.
Charity story spotlight
Business and strategic planning: Alström Syndrome UK
When Alström Syndrome UK (ASUK) wanted to turn its big ambitions into a clear, achievable plan, Cranfield Trust was there to help.
Working together through workshops and strategic planning sessions, our volunteer consultant helped ASUK’s team and trustees refocus on what matters most; their mission and the people they support.
The results speak for themselves: stronger leadership, clearer direction, and a more connected team all working towards shared goals.
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.
