Celebrating Our Journey: Upcoming AGM and 80 Years of ‘A Family For Life’

80 Years of The CFT

Celebrating Our Journey: Upcoming AGM and 80 Years of 'A Family For Life'

This year marks a special milestone for the Trust as we celebrate 80 years of delivering care, support, and belonging through our guiding value of ‘A Family For Life’. As part of our annual calendar, the Trust will soon hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place on September 3rd at our head office in Bromsgrove.

As a registered charity, our AGM provides an important opportunity to reflect on the past year, share updates on our work, present our financial position, and acknowledge the incredible contribution of our staff, foster carers, children, and wider community. It’s a time for connection, conversation, and collaboration.

While the AGM is a key part of our governance and accountability, it’s also a moment to come together – to share experiences, ask questions, and celebrate the achievements that make our Trust such a special place.

This year’s event will also include a shared lunch with our board of trustees, as well as the chance to look ahead and help shape the next chapter of our journey.

We look forward to this time of reflection and renewal, and to recognising the people and partnerships that continue to shape the heart of everything we do.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to mark this exciting occasion together.

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