Getting Your Fundraising ‘Calories Worth’: The Added Extras That Matter 

When you’re a smaller charity, every penny counts. But let’s be honest, every bit of support must count, too. 

That’s why we talk a lot about making sure you get your ‘calories worth’ of consultancy from us. It’s not just about what’s on the surface or what we have committed to; it’s the added extras that can make all the difference. The wraparound support that saves you time, boosts your confidence, and helps you build momentum long after our work together officially ends. 

Here’s what that looks like when you partner with us: 

WhatsApp support that actually supports 

Sometimes you may just need a quick answer, or a place to vent. We all need that! It could be that you have something to celebrate, and we love to hear and help with all of those, and more! 

Our WhatsApp groups are perfect for this.   They are informal, responsive, and genuinely helpful. Maybe you want to check if a phrase in your trust application works – we’re here. Or you want to share that you had a brilliant conversation with a new donor – tell us, we love to hear your news! We’ll probably send you a celebratory GIF (money dance ones are a team favourite), as that’s just how we roll. 

It’s this kind of quick, real-time connection that helps you keep moving forward, especially when you’re juggling everything as a sole fundraiser or small team. 

Sector Updates, Even When the Project Ends 

We don’t just wave you goodbye when our ‘official’ working time together wraps up.  If we see something that is relevant to you, e.g. a relevant article, funding update, a great article, or a useful tool, we’ll be sending it your way. 

We’re passionate about what we do, and your success matters to us, whether we’re actively working together or not. 

We’re with you for the long haul, cheering you on from the sidelines and keeping you in the loop with what’s happening out there in fundraising land. 

Connecting You with People Who Get It 

We’ve been there, and know that fundraising can feel lonely, especially if you’re the only one doing it within your charity. 

We love connecting clients with others in similar roles. Whether it’s linking up sole fundraisers so they can compare notes or connecting trustees and board members with peers facing the same challenges. We’re big on building networks. 

You never know where a conversation might lead, and some of our favourite stories have come from these simple, purposeful introductions. 

Signposting Without the Ego 

Did we mention we were passionate about fundraising and making a difference? ???? This means you won’t find us precious on what we do. If we think someone else could help you better at a certain stage, or complement what we’re doing, we’ll say so. Our clients come first every time. 

Whether that’s a specialist consultant, a local training session, or a useful webinar, we’ll always point you in the right direction. We love working alongside others and learning as we go. After all, fundraising isn’t static, and neither are we. 

Templates You’ll Actually Use 

No one has time to reinvent the wheel, especially not when deadlines are looming and capacity is tight. Let’s face it, there’s no need either when we have a library of tried-and-tested templates based on real-world experience. These are tools that have worked for other small charities, and we’re always updating them based on feedback. We want you to get going quicker, not spend hours stuck in a blank Word doc creating something that someone else already has. 

We’ve Walked in Your Shoes 

We get what it’s like, because we’ve been there too. We’re not just consultants. We’ve been sole fundraisers. We’ve sat on boards and still do. We’re donors ourselves. That means we bring a perspective that’s grounded, not theoretical. When we give advice, it’s practical, empathetic, and comes from us knowing only too well the pressures and possibilities you’re navigating every day. 

Because Smaller Charities Deserve That Bit Extra 

You might not have a huge team or budget, but your mission matters just as much. We believe the support you get should reflect that. 

So yes, when you work with us, you get all the strategic know-how, planning support, and the insight you’d expect from a fundraising consultancy. You also get the wraparound stuff, and the human stuff that makes the journey more sustainable, more enjoyable, and more effective. 

That’s how you get your calories worth, and we think you deserve nothing less.