Our Journey to Excellence with the Cranfield Trust

At Rebuild East Midlands, we are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that our business strategies align with our mission and long-term objectives. As part of this commitment, we were fortunate to participate in the Cranfield Trust’s Journey to Excellence Programme pro bono, an initiative that has been instrumental in shaping our future direction.

The Business Planning Process

One of the key aspects of our engagement was the development of a comprehensive business plan to underpin our Strategic Plan 25-30’. The process involved:

1. Strategic Review – Assessing our current operations, objectives, and market positioning to ensure alignment with our mission.
2. Stakeholder Engagement – Working closely with our team, trustees, and key stakeholders to gather insights and define priorities.
3. Market Analysis – Understanding external factors, opportunities, and challenges that may impact our long-term sustainability.
4. Operational Planning – Establishing clear frameworks for governance, financial management, and service delivery.
5. Implementation Strategy – Creating an actionable roadmap to guide our growth and measure success over time.

The Cranfield Trust is a highly respected organisation providing pro bono management consultancy and business support to charities and non-profits across the UK. Their Journey to Excellence Programme is specifically designed to help organisations refine their strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and develop a robust business plan that ensures sustainability and impact.

Looking Ahead

Our collaboration with the Cranfield Trust has been a transformative experience. Through expert mentoring, structured guidance, and tailored support with a consultant, we have been able to critically assess our strengths, identify areas for improvement, and develop a clear roadmap for the future.

The Journey to Excellence Programme has been a pivotal step in our organisation’s growth, equipping us with the tools and confidence to navigate future challenges effectively. We are incredibly grateful to the Cranfield Trust for their expertise, support, and commitment to helping non-profits like ours thrive.

As we move forward, we are excited to implement our newly developed business plan to continue to build a support model that ensures that no one recovering from the impact of Modern Slavery in Derbyshire has to recover alone but has access to a community of support.