Strategic Review & Audit
​Step back and take stock

Development & Planning
​Make a realistic & achievable plan

Case for Support 
Write a compelling case for support

We carry out a thorough diagnostic of current strategic strengths, gaps, and opportunities as the foundations for effective forward planning:

• Conduct an organisational health check to assess current activities, performance, and resource allocation;
• Identify areas of over-reliance, underperformance, or untapped potential; 
• Produce a clear snapshot of what’s working, what’s not, and where future growth lies;
• Provide a Theory of Chnage

We craft a robust, actionable plan to move beyond reactive efforts and follow a structured path to long-term resilience and sustainability:

• Set achievable objectives with associated projects and activities against the organisation's agreed strategy;
• Establish a roadmap with defined milestones, resources, and responsibilities;
• Plan for long-term sustainability, avoiding over-reliance on a single income source;
• Governance and Leadership workshops.

​We build the foundational narratives that underpin all strategic communication, external messaging and supporter engagement :

• Review or refine the vision, mission, values, and unique proposition for consistency and authenticity;
• Write a compelling case that articulates need, impact, differentiation, and value.;
• Equip charities with a message that inspires both head and heart;
• Write an overarching Case for Support

Consultancy Packages

Funder-Readiness
Align to Trusts, Foundations and Grants

Writing Applications
Prepare accurate and persuasive bids

Relationship-Building
 Nurture and steward relationships

Charities and nonprofits often struggle with knowing where to start with Trusts, Foundations and Grants or are overwhelmed by the extent of research and follow-up needed.

We establish or strengthen Trusts, Foundations and Grants fundraising and ensure your team has a clear, realistic foundation to build from, focused on the best-fit opportunities:

• Assess organisational readiness and identify any capacity gaps;
• Research and prioritise Trusts, Foundations and other grant-givers that align with mission;
• Create a tailored prospect pipeline to guide who to approach, when, and how.

Over time your organisation builds long-term internal capacity for working in the grants environment, while improving the quality of every submission you make.

We provide guidance to help your team prepare stronger, more competitive applications for grants, writing bids ourselves where this is an immediate need and to offer up exemplars:

• Clarify project details, budgets, and outcomes before applications are drafted.
• Advise how to align proposals with funder priorities and expectations.
• Review and give detailed feedback on draft applications.

​Developing an approach to fundraising which is proactive and relationship-driven is essential in moving on from one-off bids to building consistency, stability, and growth.

We work with you to develop in-depth insights into funders through intelligence-gathering, establishing multiple communication channels and stewarding relationships:

• Identify sources of information and data that support mutual understanding;
• Implement systems for managing a rolling pipeline of multiple opportunities;
• Establish a communications strategy for repeat and multi-year support.ers.

Consultancy Packages

Evaluation & Reflection
Understand what your work achieves

Measurement Methods
Meaningful ways to capture data

Storytelling & Reporting
Transform data into persuasive stories

Funders, more often than not, will require independent evidence of impact before committing to new or continued support. By better understanding what works and what does not, you strengthen your ability to demonstrate value and secure future investment.

We work with you on a clear and focused process to assess the difference your work is making, grounded in evidence:

• Review and define what “impact” means for your project or programme.;
• Collect and analyse appropriate data (qualitative and/or quantitative).  
• ​Reflect on findings to identify strengths, hidden insights, and areas for improvement.

​Measurement should be purposeful, not burdensome., and always proportionate. By designing built-for-purpose tools, you can track progress over time without overloading staff, and use data to guide both daily decisions and strategic proposals.

We help build robust, practical monitoring and evaluationsystems for tracking the outcomes that matter to your beneficiaries and supporters:

• Define clear and meaningful impact metrics aligned to your objectives;
• Design simple, straightforward tools to gather meaningful evidence;
• Embed regular review points so data actively informs your planning and learning.

Numbers are vital, and help supporters understand the depth and breadth of what you do. But they alone do not persuade. When impact is communicated in a relatable, evidence-backed way, it resonates with funders, trustees, staff, and communities, boosting redibility, and engagement.

We provide approaches to crafting data and learning into powerful narratives that inspire stakeholders and funders:

• Translate findings into clear, compelling stories of transformation and difference;
• Develop accessible formats like summary reports, case studies, or infographics;
• Adopt impact-led language for funding applications and communications.

Consultancy Packages

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