The second annual charity management month – an initiative created by the Cranfield Trust – has been launched to help build management skills and confidence in the sector.

This year’s campaign comes as 30% of leaders say they have ‘limited time’ for personal learning, according to a survey published by the Trust.

The month-long campaign will aim to address this by building confidence, capability and resilience in charity managers and leaders through free, accessible learning resources and practical tools.

Throughout May 2025 , Cranfield Trust will share valuable learning content and expert insights, and signposting charity managers to a range of resources to support their development in vital and core management skills.

The month will be broken down into four key strands, each addressing core charity management areas and skills. These are:

• Week 1: Leadership and strategic direction
• Week 2: People management
• Week 3: Financial management and sustainability
• Week 4: Performance and impact

"It’s good to be back again this year with our Charity Management Month,” Cranfield Trust CEO, Amanda Tincknell said.

“Cranfield Trust is committed to providing opportunities for leaders and managers of vital voluntary organisations to develop their management skills, empowering them with the confidence and capabilities to thrive. This month helps us to do that.

“During Charity Management Month, we aim to highlight the importance of taking some time for learning and development in core and vital management skills.

“Through our new online resources and webinars, Charity Manager Blueprints, and new YouTube channel, we are encouraging managers and leaders to access some of the online learning that is on offer to invest in their own professional growth, which is turn helps to strengthen management and leadership in the sector as a whole.”

Follow Cranfield Trust on social media platforms for daily updates and downloads during the month of May.

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