One to One Support

Leading a small charitable organisation can be tough - we know. So much to learn, so much to do, so little time. We are here to help, with training-led consultancy and mentoring.

With ‘regular’ consultancy, the work gets done - which is great, until the work needs to be addressed again, and you are faced with another bill and the task of finding another consultant.

We are more interested in walking you through the work, so when time comes to renew or start over, you can do it yourself. It will take some capacity on your end, but the lasting value will be significant, plus it helps to keep your costs down.

Each project is different from the next, so please do get in touch to chat about what you need. There are some examples of recent projects below.

We naturally specialise in the areas we train - namely fundraising, impact measurement and strategy development. We also have a network of trusted contacts, so if we are not right for your project, we can help you find someone else.

Project Example - Impact Framework

We worked with a small ecology charity to clarify the difference they made, and how to best measure this to both attract funding and enable them to make smarter business decisions. With the help of three individuals from the charity, we defined their overall impact, created a two stage impact framework and a theory of change infographic.

This was achieved for just over £2,000.

Project Example - Funding Diversification

We worked with a small charity working in the refugee space to address a 30% drop in income and boost their future financial resilience. Engaging staff, Trustees and other volunteers, we collectively created a prioritised three-year strategy, and upskilled the team on three vital streams of funding.

This was achieved for just under £2,500.

Project Example - Strategy Development

We worked with a newly formed charity working with vulnerable females to create their first fundraising strategy. With no fundraising experience in the team, we used transferable skills to create a simple 18-month funding plan.

This was achieved for £800.

Project Example - Ad-hoc Advice

We have worked with numerous charities to provide simple advice on different fundraising streams, charity set up issues, reviewing funding applications and governance considerations.

Often this is pro-bono, but should deeper support be required, our day rate operates on a sliding scale depending on your organisation size, from £200 to £500.

Funders Supporting Development Work

Many funders see charity development as a strategic form of giving. Below are some of the more well known and if you would like us to review an application to fund future work with us, we would be delighted to chat.

  • Joseph Rowntree Foundation

  • Esmee Fairburn Foundation

  • Lloyds Bank Foundation

  • Paul Hamlyn Foundation

  • Tudor Trust

  • National Lottery (various funds)

  • All Churches Trust

  • Garfield Weston Foundation

  • Barrow Cadbury Trust

  • Pears Foundation

  • Clothworkers Foundation

In addition, Get Grants, Charity Excellence Framework and Grants 360 offer free funding finders. Major Donors may also be very interested in this form of strategic support.