A strong fundraising strategy and clear budget are vital for every charity’s growth. They set direction, ensure efficient use of resources, and help everyone work towards common goals. Good budgeting boosts transparency and accountability, builds stakeholder trust, and enables early identification of financial risks. Together, we will focus on actions that diversify your income, improve planning, and equip your team with the tools and confidence they need to deliver long-term results.

Charity purpose & scope - Financial performance - Fundraising mix & diversification - Strategy, planning & budgeting - Donor base analysis & stewardship - Resourcing

Corporate and community partnerships are critically important to all charities. They not only provide financial support but also open up their professional networks, enhance visibility, and amplify your impact. For businesses, working with charities supports employee engagement, boosts internal morale, and strengthens their reputation and community relationships. Together we will develop your corporate and community partnerships to enable you to achieve your goals and build a sustainable future.

Define goals and ambitions - Research potential partnerships - Segment and prioritise companies - Develop a tailored proposition - Develop fundraising materials - Initiate contact and build relationships - Negotiate and formalise the partnership - Identify employee engagement and volunteering opportunities - Partnership support - Evaluate and review

Bid writers are so much more than just fundraisers - they are storytellers and strategists. They clarify organisational goals, define impact and translate complex needs into compelling narratives which align with funders’ priorities, inspire trust and investment. Together we will identify trusts and foundations that share your mission and, through powerful, persuasive grant applications, maximise your chances of winning support.

Identify funding opportunities - Research funder priorities and organisational fit - Develop case for support - Gather supporting evidence (inc desired outcomes, reach & impact) - Prepare, edit, and submission - Follow up and build relationships - Evaluation and review