Have you shared your views yet? 💬 We’re currently gathering insight to help shape Cranfield Trust’s next strategy beyond 2026, and we’d really value hearing from the people we work with 🫶 1/3

Our #Volunteer mentors really are cut from a different cloth 🫶 If you think you could benefit from mentoring, find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/pQUq50Y8M9R#Volunteer #FeelGoodFriday

What support will charities need most in the years ahead 🧐 We know charities are facing increasing challenges and we want to make sure our support continues to meet their needs 💁‍♀️ 1/5

This #InternationalWomensDay we'd like to say thank you to our partners at The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund for working with us, as well as to all our partners, supporters and funders who allow us to continue our work supporting welfare charities to thrive ☺️ 1/4

#InternationalWomensDay is an opportunity to celebrate all the incredible organisations supporting women and girls 💪 1/5

Our Peer to Peer programme aims to offer a safe learning environment where participants feel able to share and learn from one another...mission complete 💁‍♀️🥰 If this sounds like something you could benefit from, discover more here 👉 https://ow.ly/5ScJ50Y8R8f #FeelGoodFriday

Over the months ahead, we’ll be sharing the people behind our work. First up is Vanessa Longman, whose celebrating an incredible 20 years at Cranfield Trust in 2026 🤩 https://ow.ly/Fisj50YaQB1 Having seen the Trust evolve over many years, Vanessa's as passionate as ever about supporting charities☺️

Volunteers and charity clients alike - everyones a winner 🏆 If you're interested in getting involved, please get in touch 👉 https://www.cranfieldtrust.org #FeelGoodFriday

📰 Today, our CEO’s reflections have been featured in Charity Times 👉https://ow.ly/XGWF50YlP2t We hope Dan's reflections offer encouragement and practical thinking for leaders in the charity sector 🫶 You can also read the article on our website 👉 https://ow.ly/8EKl50YlP2o

It’s happening today, and there’s still time to register! 🤩 Our FREE charity webinar presented by Dan Francis, Cranfield Trust CEO, takes place today at 12–1pm 👇 👉 Register now (last chance!): https://ow.ly/OzQf50Y864n

📰 We’re delighted our latest article has been featured in Charity Times 👉 https://ow.ly/oEVm50YiIEt. Local government in England is going through its most significant reorganisation in decades - presenting uncertainty and opportunity for charities 💁‍♀️ Please get in contact if you'd like our support.

💬 "The BEST decision for my organisation" 🤩 Reach out if you think we could be a good decision for your organisation too 👉 https://ow.ly/BVjA50Y8IVX #FeelGoodFriday

⏰ Just one week to go - have you booked your place yet? If you missed our earlier posts, there’s still time to register for our FREE charity webinar 👇 🧭 Get the most out of your governance review 📅 Wednesday 25 February ⏰ 12–1pm 👉 Register your free place here: https://ow.ly/pljj50Y85OH

We're celebrating the Year of the Horse - a symbol of energy, independence, confidence and resilience in the Chinese zodiac 🐴 Our warmest wishes for a year filled with new possibilities, community, and wellbeing 🫶 #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse

Wrth i #WelshCharitiesWeek ddod i ben, hoffem ddiolch o galon i'r holl gyllidwyr, cefnogwyr a gwirfoddolwyr sy'n ein galluogi i gefnogi elusennau ledled Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I bawb sy'n gwneud ein gwaith yn bosibl, diolch am fod yn rhan ohono 🫶

As #WelshCharitiesWeek comes to a close, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the funders, supporters and volunteers who enable us to support charities across Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 To everyone who makes our work possible, thank you for being part of it 🫶

Wrth i ni agosáu at ddiwedd #WelshCharitiesWeek rydym yn falch o rannu stori Daring to Dream, elusen Gymreig sy'n cefnogi iechyd emosiynol oedolion sy'n byw gyda salwch corfforol 💙 Darllenwch y stori elusen lawn 👉 https://ow.ly/JeoX50Yegkx

As we near the end of #WelshCharitiesWeek, we're pleased to share the story of Daring to Dream, a Welsh charity supporting the emotional health of adults living with physical illness 💙 Read the full charity story 👉 https://ow.ly/RLVe50YegiV

Mae gan elusennau yng Nghymru amser o hyd i gael mynediad at gymorth Ar Alwad unigryw, am ddim gan Ymddiriedolaeth Cranfield - ond mae argaeledd yn gyfyngedig! 📅 Dim ond yn ystod #WythnosElusennauCymreig y mae'r mynediad unigryw hwn ar gael 👉 https://ow.ly/anAE50Y8ILc

Charities in Wales still have time to access exclusive, free On Call support from Cranfield Trust - but availability is limited! 📅 This exclusive access is only available during #WelshCharitiesWeek Find out more and how to access the service 👉 https://ow.ly/anAE50Y8ILc

Heddiw ar gyfer #WythnosElusennauCymreig rydym yn rhannu stori am BWorkz, elusen fach sydd wedi'i lleoli yn Ne Cymru 🐝 Mae BWorkz yn defnyddio cadw gwenyn fel offeryn therapiwtig i gefnogi pobl sy'n profi heriau iechyd meddwl ac anableddau dysgu 🫶 👉 Darllenwch y stori: https://ow.ly/lfAI50Y8IcQ

Today for #WelshCharitiesWeek we're sharing a story about BWorkz, a small charity based in South Wales 🐝 BWorkz uses beekeeping as a therapeutic tool to support people experiencing mental health challenges and learning disabilities 🫶 👉 Read the story: https://www.cranfieldtrust.org/stories/BWorkz

Have you secured your space on our first FREE charity webinar of the year?!💁‍♀️ 🧭 Get the most out of your governance review 📅 Wednesday 25 February | 12–1pm 👉 Register for your free place here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7839344636331991135?source=Socials Be sure to share 🥰

I nodi #WythnosElusennauCymreig rydym yn cynnig mynediad unigryw i elusennau yng Nghymru i'n gwasanaeth Ar Alwad am ddim sy'n rhoi cyfle i arweinwyr elusennau siarad yn gyfrinachol ag aelod profiadol o dîm Ymddiriedolaeth Cranfield neu rwydwaith #Gwirfoddolwyr 👉 https://ow.ly/GjVf50Y8IEq

To mark #WelshCharitiesWeek we are offering charities in Wales exclusive access to our free On Call service which gives charity leaders the opportunity to speak in confidence with an experienced member of the Cranfield Trust team or #Volunteer network Secure your spot 👉 https://ow.ly/GjVf50Y8IEq

This afternoon we hear from Nicola Russell-Brooks, our Wales Manager, about what #WelshCharitiesWeek is, why it matters and why it is important to us at Cranfield Trust to encourage others to engage with it 🥰 youtu.be/Uq3WNxDwN98#WelshCharitiesWeek1/5

Calm, respectful and grounded approach 😚 Mentoring can be invaluable in improving confidence and allowing people to move forward in their role. Find out how our collaborative mentorship could support you in your role 👉 https://ow.ly/B66X50XQPiM #FeelGoodFriday

Stories have the power to inspire, connect and create change 🥰 Read our charity story about our project with Write Back - a charity using creative writing to build confidence, wellbeing and opportunity for young people https://www.cranfieldtrust.org/stories/WriteBack #NationalStorytellingWeek

We’re delighted to announce our first FREE charity webinar of 2026 is confirmed 🤩 🧭 Get the most out of your governance review 📅 Wednesday 25 February ⏰ 12–1pm 👉 View full details and book your free place here: https://ow.ly/x9BH50Y85E2 Please share with colleagues and networks who may benefit ❤️

Peer to Peer = an invaluable experience 🙌 Find out more about our Peer to Peer Exchange and how it could help you 👉 https://ow.ly/4kWe50XQPis

Given the unprecedented range of leadership challenges currently facing charity CEOs, coaching and mentoring offer them an important potential form of personal support and development. Yet charity CEOs often find it difficult to justify spending money or time on their personal development 😕 1/4

This #FeelGoodFriday as we close our series sharing highlights from our 2024–25 #ImpactReport, we want to say thank you ☺️ We are deeply grateful to everyone who makes our work possible. Our #Volunteers #Donors #Funders #Partners #Trustees and #Staff. 1/5

We know that charity leadership can be isolating and complex. That’s why our pro bono support goes beyond organisational development ❤️ We support leaders to focus squarely on those pioneering change, helping them feel equipped, supported and less alone in their role 🫂 1/5

We support organisations across their development journey, in the ways they need it most through our range of FREE charity management support 🙌 Our unique Journey to Excellence (J2E) framework helps charities reflect on where they are now and where they want to be. 1/5

A clear theme from our 2024–25 #ImpactReport is the breadth of the charitable causes we support across the sector, and the urgent issues they face 👇 Our #Volunteer consultants and mentors work alongside charities addressing some of the most pressing social challenges in the UK 💪 1/5

One of the strengths of our work is how we support across the regions 🗺️ Our 2024–25 #ImpactReport shows the scale of this reach and the steady demand for our pro bono consultancy and mentoring across all corners of the sector 💪 1/3

Today may be #BlueMonday but instead we’re choosing to focus on the wins 💪 Our 2024–25 #ImpactReport shows once again how collaboration, insight and practical support help charities do even more good 🙌 Here are some of the top lines from our 2024-25 impact report year👇 1/4

It isn't only our charity clients that feel the benefit of the help and support given by our expert #Volunteers ❤️ Discover the range of FREE charity management support we are able to provide thanks to the support of our expert #Volunteers 👉 https://ow.ly/rjm050XQPjT#Volunteers#Volunteers#FeelGoodFriday

The relationship between mentor and mentee is key in getting the most out of mentoring 🤩 Discover what you could get out of it 👉 https://ow.ly/GUeU50XQPjq #FeelGoodFriday

For our first #FeelGoodFriday of the year we hear from one of our amazing #Volunteers about their experience of working with us 🥰

Wishing you all a bright, positive and purposeful 2026 🌟 #HappyNew Year

As we wrap up 2025, we’re proud to share the key headlines from Cranfield Trust’s 2024–25 Impact Report 🎉 It’s been a year of high demand, with charity leaders facing increased pressure, greater complexity and rising need. 1/6

Throughout 2025, each month we’ve highlighted our “hottest resource” sharing the tools, articles, reports and webinars that our charity clients have found most useful in navigating challenges and building organisational strength 💪 Discover them anytime 👉 https://ow.ly/shTW50XGwJz

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteer mentors who create these moments of trust, support and growth for charity leaders across the UK 💛 #FeelGoodFriday

It's Christmas Eve & we'r hanging our final bauble, for Rehabit 💙 Read the full story here 👉 https://ow.ly/eyLn50XBKQT Our Christmas Tree of Charity Stories is now complete 🎄 Thank you to each and every charity out there doing vital work for those who need it most 💪

Bauble number 9 celebrates Quaker Social Action 🫶 Our #Volunteer helped reshape their digital approach with a practical, people-focused solution for a truly people-focused charity 🥰 Read the full story here 👉 https://ow.ly/vx2k50XBJHa#Volunteer Later this week we’ll place the final bauble on the tree! 🎄✨

Today we’re hanging our eighth bauble, for Hammersley Homes 🎄 They contacted our On Call support service for help with fundraising strategy and to create a sustainable plan to keep their vital services going 💪 Discover the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/Ryx250XBJ67

Our interest in, and support of, our charity clients doesn't end when a project concludes 🥰 #FeelGoodFriday

🎄Bauble 7 is up - for Shine Coaching - which has been offering free life-coaching support to men dealing with stress, anger and conflict, giving a safe space to work through difficult feelings and rebuild confidence 🥰 Their full story is here👉 https://ow.ly/WAHg50XBaWS

Today we’re placing our fifth bauble, for PATH, a long-standing homelessness charity serving Pembrokeshire 🎄 Since 1979, PATH has helped thousands of people every year who are at risk of homelessness or already homeless 💖 Read their full story 👉https://ow.ly/Lxkx50XBah2