Our Services

Feasibility Studies for Charitable Appeals

• Producing or reviewing a Case for Support for the whole organisation or a specific campaign.
• Testing its potential reception and the feasibility of raising the required funds.
• Producing a suitable strategy for success (including honorary and staff structures, leadership, Appeal calendar, workflow and budget).
• Starting the initial implementation of the strategy until suitable leadership is recruited.
• Providing on-going advice as necessary.

• Setting up an Appeal office.
• Advising and guiding on the selection of an appropriate database.
• Writing and amending, or advising on, submissions for Lottery funding or major gifts.
• Copywriting and design services, for example, for a Case for Support.
• Advising and assisting with recruitment and on the appointment of suitable Appeal leadership and Appeal staff.
• Developing on-going strategies.
• Researching and profiling potential sources of funds and leadership candidates.
• Interim Appeal health-checks.

On-going Fundraising

• Auditing existing fundraising activities.
• Providing new strategies.
• Advising on major donor development and retention.
• Advising on different fundraising methods and techniques.

• Reviewing existing marketing, including house-style and corporate profile.
• Developing marketing strategies, including market research, public affairs, advertising, press campaigns and joint promotions.
• Providing PR and Press Relations services.
• Reviewing the fundraising market place and assessing the activities of competitive organisations.

Corporate Governance, Management and Finance

• Assessing and making recommendations on an organisation's governance and management.
• Strategic planning - corporate / business planning.
• Facilitating Trustees' Away Days.
• Financial planning, options appraisals, value for money, efficiency and cost reduction

Human Resources and Recruitment Services

• Building staff and honorary structures.
• Providing recruitment services – especially for Directors and Senior Staff.
• Staff training, development and mentoring.
• Briefing Honorary Fundraisers.
• Interim staff appointments for fundraising and management.
• Professional Coaching.