Cranfield Trust

Meet the team Vanessa Longman, our Projects and Programmes Manager

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

Navigating local authority devolution A practical guide for charity leaders based on Cranfield Trust Regional Manager's insight and experience

📰 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 🫶

Business and strategic planning/Cynllunio busnes a strategol Daring to Dream

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

Business and strategic planning/Cynllunio busnes a strategol Daring to Dream

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

Business plan development/Datblygu Cynllun Busnes BWorkz

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

Business plan development/Datblygu Cynllun Busnes BWorkz

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

As Nicola says, 'Wales is a proud nation and Cranfield Trust is very proud to serve in Wales" 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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This week our specialist #Volunteers are offering this support exclusively to charities in Wales 🤩 Spaces are limited though, so be quick to complete the form to apply 👉 www.tfaforms.com/513...
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One of our most popular services in Wales is On Call, our specialist telephone advice service to help charities troubleshoot and get answers to pressing management questions.
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Nicola talks about the amazing people that work within charities in Wales, and why it is crucial to us to support them during these difficult times and offer a safe, confidential space for charities to talk about the challenges they are facing 🫶
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In this short video 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. Nicola talks about the amazing people that work within charities in Wales, and why it Welsh Charities Week 2026

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
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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

Strategy for growth Write Back

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

📄 You can also read Dr Andy Bird’s full research paper on our website:
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With such positive feedback from the live session, we hope many more people can benefit from the on-demand recording 🙌
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👉 How charity CEOs experience coaching and mentoring
👉The impact it can have on personal, relational and strategic leadership challenges
👉What makes these relationships most effective

▶️ Watch the webinar on demand:
www.gotostage.com/ch...
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