Strategic Planning - Revision history

Immi: added a link to personal development plans page

2025-09-25T11:45:22Z

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	=== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ===		=== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ===
	Personal Success Plans at Handcrafted are designed to align your goals as an employee with the organisation's broader mission. Reviewed every four months, these plans help you to reflect on your priorities and contribute effectively to Handcrafted’s aims and action plan. For more details, go to the section Personal Development Plans.		Personal Success Plans at Handcrafted are designed to align your goals as an employee with the organisation's broader mission. Reviewed every four months, these plans help you to reflect on your priorities and contribute effectively to Handcrafted’s aims and action plan. For more details, go to the section [[Personal Development Plans]].

	=== Flexible and adaptive hub structures ===		=== Flexible and adaptive hub structures ===

Seymour Jacklin at 11:22, 13 December 2024

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	=== Impact and performance measurement ===		=== Impact and performance measurement ===
	Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.		Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.


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Seymour Jacklin: /* Embedding Strategic Planning */

2024-12-10T13:12:10Z

Embedding Strategic Planning

Seymour Jacklin at 12:52, 10 December 2024

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			Strategic planning starts with [[Handcrafted's Mission]] and [[Our Beliefs, Values and Principles]] and turns them into actionable objectives that then become embedded in our day-to-day work.
	Strategic planning starts with ~~our mission~~ and ~~values~~ and ~~translates~~ them into actionable objectives that then become embedded in our day-to-day work.

	=== The Strategic Planning Process ===		=== The Strategic Planning Process ===
	The strategic planning process involves gathering views and stories from a wide range of stakeholders, including team members, the people who Handcrafted supports, and other professionals. This then feeds into the creation of the plan by the trustees which outlines clear objectives for the next 5 years, focusing on successively wider areas in which we want to make a difference:		The strategic planning process involves gathering views and stories from a wide range of stakeholders, including team members, the people who Handcrafted supports, and other professionals. This then feeds into the creation of the plan by the trustees which outlines clear objectives for the next five years, focusing on successively wider areas in which we want to make a difference:

	* People		* People
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	Steering groups are an important way that we involve our staff and trustees in making decisions on how Handcrafted runs. Each steering group has a specific focus and includes members of the trustees, senior leadership and staff. They meet regularly throughout the year to discuss issues, review policies and progress towards our 5-year plans.		Steering groups are an important way that we involve our staff and trustees in making decisions on how Handcrafted runs. Each steering group has a specific focus and includes members of the trustees, senior leadership and staff. They meet regularly throughout the year to discuss issues, review policies and progress towards our 5-year plans.

	There are 6 steering groups:		There are six steering groups:

	* Safeguarding		* [[The Safeguarding Steering Group]]
	* HR and Wellbeing		* [[The Human Resources and Wellbeing Steering Group]]
	* Domestic Abuse		* [[The Domestic Abuse Steering Group]]
	* Health and Safety		* [[The Health and Safety Steering Group]]
	* Ethos and Values		* [[The Ethos and Values Steering Group]]
	* Finance		* [[The Finance Steering Group]]

	==== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ====		==== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ====

Seymour Jacklin at 12:25, 10 December 2024

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	==== Impact and performance measurement ====		==== Impact and performance measurement ====
	Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.		Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.


	We have a diversity of staff and roles within Handcrafted, which enables us to have flexible, tailored approaches to the unique characteristics of different areas of operation as well as suiting individuals to their strengths.		We have a diversity of staff and roles within Handcrafted, which enables us to have flexible, tailored approaches to the unique characteristics of different areas of operation as well as suiting individuals to their strengths.

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Strategic planning starts with our mission and values and translates them into actionable objectives that then become embedded in our day-to-day work.

=== The Strategic Planning Process ===
The strategic planning process involves gathering views and stories from a wide range of stakeholders, including team members, the people who Handcrafted supports, and other professionals. This then feeds into the creation of the plan by the trustees which outlines clear objectives for the next 5 years, focusing on successively wider areas in which we want to make a difference:

* People
* Hubs
* Organisational strength
* Wider Influence

=== Embedding Strategic Planning ===

==== Steering groups ====
Steering groups are an important way that we involve our staff and trustees in making decisions on how Handcrafted runs. Each steering group has a specific focus and includes members of the trustees, senior leadership and staff. They meet regularly throughout the year to discuss issues, review policies and progress towards our 5-year plans.

There are 6 steering groups:

* Safeguarding
* HR and Wellbeing
* Domestic Abuse
* Health and Safety
* Ethos and Values
* Finance

==== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ====
Personal Success Plans at Handcrafted are designed to align your goals as an employee with the organisation's broader mission. Reviewed every four months, these plans help you to reflect on your priorities and contribute effectively to Handcrafted’s aims and action plan. For more details, go to the section Personal Development Plans.

==== Flexible and adaptive hub structures ====
Handcrafted's hub structures are designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the diverse needs of different communities. We create small, medium, and large hubs based on local demand. This is how we expand into new areas, especially those underserved by other services while maintaining the quality and consistency of support, training, and community-building activities at each location.

==== Building capability and resilience ====
To sustain and grow its impact, Handcrafted focuses on building the capability and resilience of its team. This includes recruiting diverse trustees and managers, refining HR policies, and creating a supportive work environment that aligns with our values. A strong team ethos and good communication are essential in equipping our staff to handle challenges and continue providing high-quality support to those in need.

==== Financial sustainability ====
Handcrafted's financial sustainability strategy revolves around diversifying income sources, including rental income from supported accommodation, training contracts, and grants. We also have an approach of investing in long-term assets that will secure our future operations. Income generation goes hand-in-hand with mission-driven activities to create dynamic stability.

==== Robust governance ====
We have a diverse leadership team, active committees, and good relationships with other organisations we can learn from and share knowledge with. Regular reviews of our strategic plan involving voices from trainees, referrers, and experts, keeps our governance structures responsive and effective and identifies risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

==== Impact and performance measurement ====
Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.

We have a diversity of staff and roles within Handcrafted, which enables us to have flexible, tailored approaches to the unique characteristics of different areas of operation as well as suiting individuals to their strengths.

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	Strategic planning starts with [[Handcrafted's Mission]] and [[Our Beliefs, Values and Principles]] and turns them into actionable objectives that then become embedded in our day-to-day work.		Strategic planning starts with [[Handcrafted's Mission]] and [[Our Beliefs, Values and Principles]] and turns them into actionable objectives that then become embedded in our day-to-day work.

	=== The Strategic Planning Process ===		== The Strategic Planning Process ==
	The strategic planning process involves gathering views and stories from a wide range of stakeholders, including team members, the people who Handcrafted supports, and other professionals. This then feeds into the creation of the plan by the trustees which outlines clear objectives for the next five years, focusing on successively wider areas in which we want to make a difference:		The strategic planning process involves gathering views and stories from a wide range of stakeholders, including team members, the people who Handcrafted supports, and other professionals. This then feeds into the creation of the plan by the trustees which outlines clear objectives for the next five years, focusing on successively wider areas in which we want to make a difference:

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	* Wider Influence		* Wider Influence

	=== Embedding Strategic Planning ===		== Embedding Strategic Planning ==

	==== Steering groups ====		=== Steering groups ===
	Steering groups are an important way that we involve our staff and trustees in making decisions on how Handcrafted runs. Each steering group has a specific focus and includes members of the trustees, senior leadership and staff. They meet regularly throughout the year to discuss issues, review policies and progress towards our 5-year plans.		Steering groups are an important way that we involve our staff and trustees in making decisions on how Handcrafted runs. Each steering group has a specific focus and includes members of the trustees, senior leadership and staff. They meet regularly throughout the year to discuss issues, review policies and progress towards our 5-year plans.

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	* [[The Finance Steering Group]]		* [[The Finance Steering Group]]

	==== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ====		=== Operational Integration through Personal Success Plans ===
	Personal Success Plans at Handcrafted are designed to align your goals as an employee with the organisation's broader mission. Reviewed every four months, these plans help you to reflect on your priorities and contribute effectively to Handcrafted’s aims and action plan. For more details, go to the section Personal Development Plans.		Personal Success Plans at Handcrafted are designed to align your goals as an employee with the organisation's broader mission. Reviewed every four months, these plans help you to reflect on your priorities and contribute effectively to Handcrafted’s aims and action plan. For more details, go to the section Personal Development Plans.

	==== Flexible and adaptive hub structures ====		=== Flexible and adaptive hub structures ===
	Handcrafted's hub structures are designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the diverse needs of different communities. We create small, medium, and large hubs based on local demand. This is how we expand into new areas, especially those underserved by other services while maintaining the quality and consistency of support, training, and community-building activities at each location.		Handcrafted's hub structures are designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the diverse needs of different communities. We create small, medium, and large hubs based on local demand. This is how we expand into new areas, especially those underserved by other services while maintaining the quality and consistency of support, training, and community-building activities at each location.

	==== Building capability and resilience ====		=== Building capability and resilience ===
	To sustain and grow its impact, Handcrafted focuses on building the capability and resilience of its team. This includes recruiting diverse trustees and managers, refining HR policies, and creating a supportive work environment that aligns with our values. A strong team ethos and good communication are essential in equipping our staff to handle challenges and continue providing high-quality support to those in need.		To sustain and grow its impact, Handcrafted focuses on building the capability and resilience of its team. This includes recruiting diverse trustees and managers, refining HR policies, and creating a supportive work environment that aligns with our values. A strong team ethos and good communication are essential in equipping our staff to handle challenges and continue providing high-quality support to those in need.

	==== Financial sustainability ====		=== Financial sustainability ===
	Handcrafted's financial sustainability strategy revolves around diversifying income sources, including rental income from supported accommodation, training contracts, and grants. We also have an approach of investing in long-term assets that will secure our future operations. Income generation goes hand-in-hand with mission-driven activities to create dynamic stability.		Handcrafted's financial sustainability strategy revolves around diversifying income sources, including rental income from supported accommodation, training contracts, and grants. We also have an approach of investing in long-term assets that will secure our future operations. Income generation goes hand-in-hand with mission-driven activities to create dynamic stability.

	==== Robust governance ====		=== Robust governance ===
	We have a diverse leadership team, active committees, and good relationships with other organisations we can learn from and share knowledge with. Regular reviews of our strategic plan involving voices from trainees, referrers, and experts, keeps our governance structures responsive and effective and identifies risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.		We have a diverse leadership team, active committees, and good relationships with other organisations we can learn from and share knowledge with. Regular reviews of our strategic plan involving voices from trainees, referrers, and experts, keeps our governance structures responsive and effective and identifies risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

	==== Impact and performance measurement ====		=== Impact and performance measurement ===
	Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.		Handcrafted measures its impact and performance through a combination of storytelling and data analysis. At the heart of this is the AirTable records database, which keeps up-to-date information on all our beneficiaries and stores the daily notes. With such detailed data on activities, outcomes, and financial performance, we can demonstrate our effectiveness to funders and partners. Our Empowerment Matrix tracks progress in key areas, such as living space, social life, and self-confidence, keeping our focus on empowering individuals to make sustainable progress.

	We have a diversity of staff and roles within Handcrafted, which enables us to have flexible, tailored approaches to the unique characteristics of different areas of operation as well as suiting individuals to their strengths.