The Mercers' Company
Capacity building support for grantholders
Through our network of expert and knowledgeable volunteers, Cranfield Trust has been empowering charities with confidence and capabilities to thrive for over 35 years.
We're delighted to be offering our comprehensive and tailored pro bono capacity building services to strengthen The Mercers' Company grant holders and support their resilience and growth.
We are providing organisation and leader support through:
- Management Consultancy
- On call telephone advice
- Mentoring
- Peer to Peer Exchange
- Online resource
- Webinars
Please see below for the pro bono capacity building support that is available to your organisation as a Mercers' Company grantee charity.
To find out more about how we support you or to get started, please contact our Projects and Programmes Manager, Vanessa Longman by email: [email protected].
Support for your organisation
Management Consultancy
Strategic advice, guidance and support to address organisational challenges, helping charities to achieve their goals. Consultancy support can cover a wide range of topics, some examples include:
- Strategic and business planning
- Reviewing existing business plans
- Financial management advice
- Reviewing financial sustainability
- Reviewing operational processes
On call telephone support
Specialist telephone advice on immediate critical challenges, issues and questions.
Support for leaders
Mentoring
One to one support from experienced volunteer mentors for charity leaders, helping them to discuss and explore challenges and rehearse decisions.
Peer to Peer Exchange
Groups of six to eight charity leaders come together to share challenges and provide mutual support, facilitated by a Cranfield Trust volunteer.
Supporting development and learning
Online resources
Our online library hosts a range of ready to use templates, guides, tools and links on essential management topics.
Online learning and webinars
We offer a range of on demand webinars that offer practical skills training, advice & guidance on key management topics. You can watch these at a time that suits you.
To find out more about how we support you or to get started, please contact our Projects and Programmes Manager, Vanessa Longman by email: [email protected].
