Member News from St Christopher's: Building on our plans and being brave to ensure a successful future

A joint blog for the new year from our CEO and Head of Income & Development

As we review our business plans and put new plans in place for the coming year, as CEO I wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge the incredible resilience, dedication, and hard work that each of our staff has shown. The first year of our five-year strategic plan was focused on laying the foundations for a stronger, more sustainable organisation—one that continues to be fit for purpose and ready to meet the challenges of the future.

Our primary goals in year one were to strengthen our financial position, improve recruitment and retention, and maximise our fundraising potential – all while maintaining the standard of excellence that defines everything we do. This journey has not been without its challenges. We made the tough, but strategic decision to reconfigure and reduce our headcount at head office – to effectively streamline and focus our resource that supports our teams in our homes and services. I am pleased that these necessary steps have started to pay off.

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