CANCER

Bloodwise 30
STRATEGIC REPORT
GOAL 5
Strengthening
the organisation
We’re an ambitious organisation that’s agile and
responsive to meeting the needs of our patients
in every way. This means that our charity can be
an exciting place to work and sometimes it can be
challenging, especially if things aren’t communicated
well or processes aren’t properly defined.
During the year we’ve had a more proactive approach
to staff communication. Priorities have been more
clearly defined and through our performance
development reviews (PDRs) each employee has clear
line of sight to how their objectives are aligned.
Our learning and development self awareness
programme was extended to all staff this year, and
through consultation we’ve identified a core skills
training programme. This has begun with sessions
on influencing and communicating with the
leadership team.
We were very pleased to finally improve the appearance
of the reception area in our head office building,
which now more appropriately reflects the kind of
organisation that we are.
This has been the first full year for our Chairman.
We’ve moved from three to six Board meetings a
year, which has enabled the Trustees to have better
continuity and engagement.
The restructure of our committees, moving from
Finance & General Purpose to Audit & Risk and the
introduction of an Appointments and Remuneration
Committee has given better clarity of responsibility
and shared ownership by the Board. In the coming
year we’ll be looking at Board development and
performance review of Trustees.
Bloodwise trading as Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Company limited by guarantee 738089
Registered charity 216032 (England & Wales) SC037529 (Scotland)