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Fundraising – where to begin?

For new charities, fundraising from trusts and foundations can be overwhelming.  For well established charities it can be just as daunting and time-consuming.

If you need help and guidance with fundraising from trusts and foundations, statutory sources (such as tenders and winning contracts), or if you already have a fundraiser and need additional support, why not contact me?

With over 14 years experience of fundraising for a variety of small to medium sized charities and causes, I can help you to achieve your fundraising goals.

Services

  • Developing, writing and submitting applications to grant-making trusts and foundations
  • Support to win contacts from statutory sources
  • Mentoring and developing existing fundraisers within your organisation
  • Fundraising strategies and plans
  • Researching future fundraising prospects
  • Project development
  • Training around fundraising for beginners, how to write successful applications, general fundraising

About

I have developed fundraising bids, strategies and approaches on behalf of around 50 different small-medium sized charities in the last 14 years, covering a variety of causes including the following: Domestic abuse Homelessness Drug and alcohol Young people Disability Older people I specialise in grant making trusts and foundations (including funding from the National Lottery),… Continue reading About

Let’s get fundraising!

Hi!  Thanks for coming to my website.  You may be here because you’ve stumbled across it by accident, but most likely you’re here because you run a charity which needs a little help with fundraising, but you have no idea where to start. That’s where I come in! I have 14 years experience working with… Continue reading Let’s get fundraising!

Benchmark

I’ve just read an interesting report by the Institute of Fundraising; they have surveyed 800 charities of all shapes and sizes across the UK to build a ‘fundraising status’ report.  Hopefully this will help charities to benchmark their fundraising with other charities to see how they compare. I really recommend giving it a read if… Continue reading Benchmark

Social Value

I was able to attend a brilliant thematic group at Southend Association of Voluntary Services to hear about how Southend Borough Council is planning to develop and implement a social value strategy across their procurement team. This means, in theory, that local charities stand a better chance of ‘winning’ competitive tenders over large national charities (who… Continue reading Social Value

Wild!

I’ve signed up to 30 Days Wild and I’m loving it! The Wildlife Trust (and their independent county charities) are encouraging people to do something each day that is ‘wild’ – that is, involved in nature.  They give plenty of examples on their website of activities that participants can get involved in, and when people… Continue reading Wild!

FAQs

How much do you charge? I know that budgets for charities are tight and Trustees can be reluctant to spend money on ‘consultants’.  However, investing in fundraising from an experienced professional can make the world of difference to many small charities, raising vital funds to ensure their continuation.  Please contact me for a personalised quote.… Continue reading FAQs