Focused trusts and foundations support for charities
I help charities strengthen their trusts fundraising through clear strategy, prioritised pipelines, strong applications and capital fundraising support. Each project has an agreed scope, clear outputs and a useful handover.
A clear project with a useful result
I start by understanding what you need, what information is already available and what a successful piece of work should produce. We then agree the scope, outputs and review points before work begins.
My work focuses on:
- A clear brief and realistic priorities
- Research grounded in funder eligibility and fit
- Strong, specific applications based on your evidence
- Regular communication and clear review points
- A final handover showing decisions, next actions and ownership
Experienced support, focused on the work
You get senior fundraising judgement and hands-on delivery, shaped around a clear piece of work.
My Process
A straightforward route from the first conversation to a completed piece of work.
Initial conversation
We discuss the need, the intended result and whether I am the right person to help.
Agree the scope
We confirm the outputs, information needed, timing, fee and points for review.
Research and prepare
I review your evidence, assess funder fit and identify any gaps that need resolving before the main work is completed.
Deliver and review
I complete the agreed research or writing, with clear review points for decisions and feedback.
Final handover
You receive the final work, a clear record of key decisions and the next actions for your team.
Focused projects
Work can be standalone or part of a larger programme. The scope and finish point stay clear from the start.
Services
Defined pieces of work that help charities plan, prioritise and deliver stronger trusts and foundations fundraising.
Trusts Fundraising Strategy
A focused review of your current position, priorities and funding mix, followed by a clear plan for the next stage of your trusts fundraising.
Pipeline Research and Prioritisation
Researching suitable trusts and foundations, checking eligibility and fit, then building a prioritised pipeline your team can use.
Case for Support
A clear core case explaining the need, your work, the difference it makes and why funding is required.
Funding Applications
Drafting or improving applications that answer the funder's questions and use your evidence, budget and intended outcomes well.
Capital Fundraising
Trust-led support for building purchases, refurbishment, major equipment and other capital projects, from early planning to applications.
Bid Review and Quality Assurance
An experienced review of applications, pipelines or supporting materials, with clear recommendations for improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about the work, how projects are structured and whether I may be a good fit.
Have a project in mind?
Tell me what your charity needs and I will let you know whether I can help.
Discuss your projectDiscuss a project
If your charity needs help with a trusts strategy, pipeline, applications or capital fundraising, tell me what you are working on and where you need support.
Tell me what you need
A brief outline of the charity, the work required and any key timing is enough. I will let you know whether I can help and suggest a sensible next step.
Send a message
Give me a brief outline of the work and I will respond within two business days.