Impact Report SPREADS 121223 - Flipbook - Page 9
Our volunteers are very special people. They are not
only knowledgeable specialists and professionals in
their 昀椀elds, they’re also very good listeners and really
care about the charities they work with. Our volunteers
share their skills and knowledge to support individuals
and organisations, and they also bene昀椀t by working
alongside inspiring charity leaders.
Top 昀椀ve reasons for volunteering
with Cran昀椀eld Trust:
Allows me to use my knowledge to help others
A rewarding experience that allows
me to give something back
Volunteers build strong relationships with our charity
clients: 80% stay in touch after they have completed
their projects and many become trustees.
Supports my local and wider community
Broadens my horizons and networks
Helps me to develop my skills
“Working with Cran昀椀eld Trust has been an
enormously rewarding experience. It has
both enhanced my understanding of the
charity sector and allowed me to utilise my
years of experience to provide targeted
assistance to charities.”
Dawn Brant, Cran昀椀eld Trust volunteer
“Being a volunteer for Cran昀椀eld Trust
is one of the most rewarding things I have
done and brings balance to my wider
professional career.”
Alex Budden, Cran昀椀eld Trust volunteer
5.4%
0.1%
6.1%
44.5%
Volunteer job status
12.7%
• Employed
• Self-employed
• Not employed, not seeking
paid employment
• Other
31.1%
• Not employed, seeking
paid employment
• Retired
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