Resources

Free, practical management resources.

Key topics for charity leaders are currently: Developing Strategy and Business Planning, Financial Management, and Governance

We aim to keep this area as up to date as possible and regularly review content. If you come across a broken link we'd really appreciate you dropping us an email to let us know.

Charity Status

What you need to know when setting up a charity.

Developing your Strategy and Business Planning

Cranfield Trust works with over 150 charities a year on developing strategy and business planning consultancy projects.

Digital

Digital service design and skills.

Financial management

Tools & tips for charity financial planning.

Fundraising

Useful guides and tools for charity fundraising.

GDPR & Data Protection

Videos and links to useful information.

Governance

Useful information and tools for charity CEOs and Trustees.

HR and Employment

Helpful guidance on employment for charity leaders and trustees.

Impact and Evaluation

Best practice guides and useful tools for measuring the impact of your charity.

Leadership

Top guidance and tools for excellent leadership and personal development.

Marketing, PR & Social Media

Tools and sign posting.

Risk Management

Manage change and mitigate risk in your charity.

Volunteers

Help and guidance on volunteer recruitment and management.

Wellbeing

Useful resources for looking after yourself.