Corporate Fundraisers. Blumers with a proven track record of developing partnerships
What is it?
Our team of experienced corporate fundraising specialists have a proven track record in building and nurturing powerful partnerships that deliver diversified income for charities of all sizes.
Whether you are in your early days of corporate fundraising and need support with strategy development and proposal writing, or further along your journey and need assistance with relationship management and moving your existing relationships to the next level to increase income growth, these brilliant Blumers have the expertise.
Get started
Contact our Blumers via their profiles below to arrange a chat. You can book a handful of hours to do a specific short task, agree a number of days each month - or a bit of both.
If you have any questions then please email contact@blume.life or book a short call with Alexander
Anna is a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative individual with experience in marketing strategy, content writing, digital marketing, and online event management. Currently working as a digital content consultant, she specialises in supporting new charitable organisations and start-ups. Growth and relationship-building through digital platforms are among her key skills. Anna loves helping clients leverage their digital presence to expand their connections. She has worked with national and local charities and has held various trustee roles, utilising her skills as a former school leader. Read more
James has over 25 years experience in fundraising, strategic and operational management and leadership roles for environmental, educational and community causes. He is proud to have helped to build successful charities and social enterprises, large and small, that deliver real impact. Skilled in research, planning and writing bids, reports, presentations and marketing materials. he can help you shape your strategy, develop a plan and find and engage the funders and partners you need to make it happen. Read more
Elspeth specialises in corporate partnerships, having successfully developed and managed relationships with major brands including Berkeley Homes, Charles Russell Speechleys, M&C Saatchi and RBS. With demonstratable business acumen, problem-solving skill and decisiveness, she is adept at navigating complex fundraising landscapes. Read more
Elspeth specialises in corporate partnerships, having successfully developed and managed relationships with major brands including Berkeley Homes, Charles Russell Speechleys, M&C Saatchi and RBS. With demonstratable business acumen, problem-solving skill and decisiveness, she is adept at navigating complex fundraising landscapes.
Worked in the charity sector for over 20 years, in senior fundraising & comms roles for both large, national & small, start up charities. In recent years Julie has specialised in high-level statutory & trusts fundraising, raising 6 figure sums from major grant funders. Julie is a skilled bid & report writer with a strong track record of success. Julie is also experienced in designing & writing website copy, Annual Reports & Reviews and appeals literature. Julie can also help develop strategy. Julie is passionate about sharing learning & up-skilling smaller charities that do incredible work. Read more
Maya is an experienced fundraiser with over 25 years of combined corporate and charity expertise including 6 years as Head of Corporate Partnerships at In Kind Direct, managing major corporate relationships across product donations, income generation, employee engagement and communications. Her 18 years in finance prior to the charity sector gives her unique insight into how businesses think, and how she now supports small and medium-sized organisations with practical, collaborative approaches to building partnerships that deliver meaningful social impact. Read more
Maya is an experienced fundraiser with over 25 years of combined corporate and charity expertise including 6 years as Head of Corporate Partnerships at In Kind Direct, managing major corporate relationships across product donations, income generation, employee engagement and communications. Her 18 years in finance prior to the charity sector gives her unique insight into how businesses think, and how she now supports small and medium-sized organisations with practical, collaborative approaches to building partnerships that deliver meaningful social impact.
Elaine is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in the charity, arts, and education sectors. Specialising in marketing, grant writing, fundraising, supporter services, campaign and project management, and community building. Elaine is driven by her passion for social and environmental causes, and has hands-on experience with various charities, and as founder of two social enterprises (an online ethical retailer, and a professional arts network). Read more
A highly experienced fundraising professional with 30 years’ experience and proven success in increasing income. Strong in leadership and change management and the development of integrated fundraising, marketing, and digital strategies, working at Senior Management / CEO level for 19 years. Claire's experience includes Director of Fundraising & Communications at Alexander Devine, The Fire Fighters Charity and Rainbow Trust as well as CEO of Rockinghorse. Claire has worked for national and local charities including Woking Hospice, Save The Children and Oxfam and as a fundraising consultant. Read more
Specialising in youth, education, mental health, disability & community development. Jo will take your small and medium size charity on a journey of income & impact growth. Jo's early career was spent delivering UK & overseas projects with small & medium-sized charities, and fundraising for them, so she has walked in the shoes of those delivering vital work today. With £1M in grants secured in 2025, for multiple charities with incomes ranging from £25k to £1M, her goal is to empower smaller organisations.
Jo's lived experience of caring includes SEN, mental health, addiction & Alzheimer's. Read more
Claire has 20 years of fundraising experience and a passion for empowering small charities. She has worked on all income streams, including trusts + foundations, legacies, individual giving, and has a proven track record of increasing income through campaigns and events (sporting, community, and special events) and engaging the community to fundraise. Claire has supported charities with fundraising strategies, diversification, planning, and the creation of fundraising materials. Claire is committed to building meaningful donor relationships and developing engaging fundraising activities. Read more
Analiese specialises in charity growth and sustainability, with nearly 20 years of experience helping small to medium-sized organisations increase their income. She has successfully facilitated partnerships with major organisations including Santander, Lloyds Bank, Hilton Hotels, Saatchi & Saatchi and Simba Sleep - developing traditional corporate relationships, partnerships and receiving gifts-in-kind. Read more
Analiese specialises in charity growth and sustainability, with nearly 20 years of experience helping small to medium-sized organisations increase their income. She has successfully facilitated partnerships with major organisations including Santander, Lloyds Bank, Hilton Hotels, Saatchi & Saatchi and Simba Sleep - developing traditional corporate relationships, partnerships and receiving gifts-in-kind.
Terry is an experienced charity leader with a strong track record in strategy, fundraising, governance, evaluation and organisational development. Formerly Co-CEO at CfEY, he has supported national and local organisations to navigate growth, restructure and deliver lasting impact. Now combining part-time teaching with selective consultancy, Terry offers fundraising support, interim leadership and evidence-informed consultancy to charities, bringing a collaborative, empathetic approach and current, first-hand experience across the charity and education sector. Read more
Rachel has spent over 17 years in the charity sector, leading corporate fundraising at national organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support, Young Lives vs. Cancer and Home-Start UK. Working for a federated charity like Home-Start UK also means she understands the unique challenges that smaller, local charities face, and she has had the privilege of supporting hundreds of them across the UK. Over that time, Rachel has built and managed partnerships worth millions with companies such as Tesco, BT, John Lewis and Virgin Money. Read more
Rachel has spent over 17 years in the charity sector, leading corporate fundraising at national organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support, Young Lives vs. Cancer and Home-Start UK. Working for a federated charity like Home-Start UK also means she understands the unique challenges that smaller, local charities face, and she has had the privilege of supporting hundreds of them across the UK. Over that time, Rachel has built and managed partnerships worth millions with companies such as Tesco, BT, John Lewis and Virgin Money.
Sophie helps charities identify funding prospects, write grant applications, and design fundraising strategy. She has worked on a range of areas: human health, food and poverty issues, BAME, accommodation, wildlife protection and elderly care. She has been a paid writer for 20+ years, first as a foreign correspondent for Reuters, then as healthcare analyst for IHS Markit. She currently works part-time as Trusts Fundraiser at a mid-size animal welfare charity, and runs her own fundraising consultancy: www.sophiecairns.com. Read more
As a certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Sylvia offers Laughter Yoga sessions to charities and fundraisers who are looking for a fresh, inclusive way to bring people together while raising funds.
Sessions are tailored to each cause and are delivered online, creating a shared, uplifting and fun experience for supporters.
As a simple and accessible activity, Laughter Yoga helps boost mood, reduce stress and strengthen connection, offering a meaningful 'thank you' to donors while supporting fundraising goals in a new and joyful way. Read more
D'Arcy specialises in strategy, leadership development, mentoring, performance improvement, evaluation, significant organisational change and facilitation. He is motivated by being able to unlock the potential of people and organisations so they can have a bigger social impact. He works with trustee boards and leadership teams to promote a productive governance culture focused on impact . Read more
Chris is a self-employed consultant with nearly 20 years of experience working in charities, this includes substantial operational and financial management, as well as fundraising experience. His additional strengths and expertise lie in: change management, developing, setting and executing strategies, refining and implementing organisational systems and processes and identifying and delivering quick wins and long-term improvements. Chris is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and, perhaps more importantly, someone who is easy to work with and who gets the job done. Read more
Sue has 24 years’ experience in Charitable, Social Enterprise and Educational organisations at a senior and service delivery level. Creativity is at the heart of a great Fundraiser. If you can tell your story in a way that connects with others whether they are a Trust Foundation, corporate sponsor or local school. Essentially, Sue is a Storyteller, giving a voice to those pushed to the outside of our community. Sue has a lived experience of homelessness which gives her a unique perspective in how to engage an entire community to support the financial stability of your Charity. Read more
Gary is the Ex-Head of Community Investment at Royal Mail Group who during his time in this role helped raise over £110m for charities and good causes and created a number of successful social impact programmes.
He has worked closely with board member and CEOs to help deliver some of the most impactful social impact campaigns.
A fundraising expert who also has a background in marketing, PR, business development, social impact and strategy.
Astute at managing relationships both internally and externally at all levels and a great negotiator.
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Self-employed charity consultant with experience in various roles across; corporate partnerships, commercial development, finance administration, charity operations, and volunteer management. Read more
Accomplished senior fundraising leader, relationship manager and passionate storyteller, specialising in corporate partnerships, philanthropy and special events.
Experienced in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies across a range of income streams, managing high-performing teams, developing and cultivating transformative partnerships and creating stewardship strategies to increase acquisition and retention of partnerships and donors.
Clients include - Samaritans, Trussell Trust, Oasis Waterloo Hub, Whizz Kids, Be Kind Movement, Mind, Little Village, UWS, Macmillan. Read more
Beth is a highly motivated leader of social impact organisations through strategy, governance and operations. She has 25 years of experience in youth, disability, family support and health settings developing high performing teams tackling complex social issues. She is highly skilled at navigating complex, flexible environments and provide clarity in strategic and business planning, organisational transformations and financial management. Read more
Claire is a values-led social-impact leader with over 20 years' experience building, scaling, and leading purpose-driven organisations across the arts, culture, and non-profit sectors. As a highly experienced Charity Director and Co-Founder, she possesses a proven track record of translating high-level organisational mission into actionable strategy, strengthening internal Board governance, and building long-term financial resilience. Claire excels at securing significant, six-figure funding through diverse income streams and commercial opportunities. Read more
Adam is an experienced charity leader, fundraiser and consultant who supports charities, community organisations and social enterprises to become stronger, more sustainable and better equipped to achieve their ambitions. Through Together CSR, Adam provides practical CEO support, fundraising expertise, organisational strategy and project development. His approach combines senior leadership experience with hands-on delivery. He can support an organisation at board and executive level, while also undertaking the detailed work needed to turn plans into action. Top Three Areas of Experience 1. Fundraising and Income Generation Adam has secured millions of pounds for charities and community organisations from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, health services and national funders. His experience includes successful applications to organisations such as The National Lottery Community Fund, Henry Smith Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, Sport England, NHS bodies and local authorities. He supports the full fundraising process, including prospect research, bid writing, case for support development, income diversification and long-term fundraising strategy. 2. CEO and Senior Leadership Support Adam has held senior charity leadership roles, including CEO positions, and understands the pressures facing chief executives and trustees. He provides confidential, practical support to CEOs who need additional capacity, an experienced sounding board or help managing periods of growth and change. This can include business planning, financial strategy, governance, team structures, board reporting, risk management and operational improvement. Most recently, worked with an organisation through restructuring and merger, growing them through 30 staff to 120 and increasing their income from £350,000 per annum, to £1.2 million. 3. Organisational and Project Development Adam has helped organisations develop new services, expand successful programmes and turn early-stage ideas into fundable projects. He supports organisations to define need, develop delivery models, prepare budgets, set measurable outcomes and demonstrate impact. He also has extensive experience of organisational reviews, partnership development, compliance and sustainability planning. What Adam Is Looking For: Adam is interested in freelance, consultancy and part-time opportunities where he can provide CEO support, fundraising leadership or strategic development. He is particularly interested in working with organisations that have a clear social purpose and need an experienced professional who can quickly understand their challenges, provide honest advice and deliver practical results. He is available for short-term projects, retained consultancy, fractional leadership roles and longer-term freelance assignments. Read more
Paul has 30 years experience in leadership roles in the not for profit sector at local, regional, national and international level. He has led organisations at CEO and "Head of" level in income generation and corporate partnerships, media, campaigning and influencing, service design and delivery, strategy development and implementation, change management, Board recruitment and support, training and support to other organisations, and marketing. Read more
Diane is a dynamic fundraising leader with over 20 years of senior leadership experience and a passion for driving organisational success. She has empowered her clients to surpass their fundraising goals, securing millions in funding through her expert guidance in strategy, trust fundraising, and stewardship.. With a background in psychology and nursing, Diane brings a unique, people-centred approach to her work. Her career spans roles as CEO, Director of Fundraising, funding advisor and Senior Manager at prominent charities, where she consistently transformed income streams. Read more
I help charities grow and diversify income, sharpen fundraising strategy and develop compelling propositions that inspire support. I bring 23 years’ experience, including 14 years at Cancer Research UK and developing the Natural History Museum’s five-year Corporate Partnerships strategy. My expertise spans major giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, special events and capital campaigns, alongside Cases for Support, impact reports and fundraising copywriting. I bring senior-level thinking with a practical focus on delivering sustainable income growth. Read more
Luke has 25 years of senior leadership experience in the charity sector, working as consultant, interim leader and CEO. He built fundraising from scratch at DHIVERSE, growing income fourfold. At Ripple Effect International he halted declining income and grew income from £7M to £12M. At Young Lives vs Cancer mass fundraising doubled under his leadership. He is an experienced bid writer and business case developer, supporting charities with income strategy, governance, change, and partnership and merger work. Chair, Elischer Foundation. Trustee and Committee Chair, Terrence Higgins Trust. Read more
Rachel is a seasoned charity leader and interim executive with over 20 years’ experience supporting mission-led organisations through change and growth. She specialises in strengthening operations and teams, developing sustainable income models and turning strategy into delivery.
As an interim CEO and strategic consultant, Rachel brings immediate operational grip and leadership, helping organisations stabilise, align and deliver impact. She has worked with charities including Vauxhall City Farm, Working Options in Education, Carers Worldwide and the Internet Watch Foundation. Read more
Rhys is a senior fundraising and growth consultant with more than a decade of experience across charities, education and purpose-led organisations. He supports organisations with fundraising strategy, income generation and practical delivery. His experience spans trusts and foundations, major giving, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, prospect development and commercial business development. Read more
Passionate about creating persuasive content.
Skilled in coordinating, managing, and delivering:
* RFx and tenders
* Proposals
* Grant applications
* Campaigns / events
* Individual Giving
* Corporate partnerships
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Laura has a strong track record of securing major grant funding, including supporting a Sport for Good rugby trust to raise £470k in 18 months. She has led multi-agency teams and delivered sustainable service improvements across charity and statutory sectors. She helped a Children’s Clothing Bank move from financial crisis to stability. With experience leading services for unpaid carers, she brings a deep understanding of their challenges and is recognised for relationship-building, creative problem-solving, and person-centred approach.
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1 - 1.5 days of capacity a week, happy to work with good people helping organisations to grow or navigate periods or projects.
Experience of income generation and awareness driving, across charities and commercial organisations. Strategy, leadership, digital innovation, product development, partnerships and marketing.
Last decade+ in third sector, including leading fundraising, comms, and digital engagement at organisations including Oxfam, Tommy's, Restore, and One-Eighty. The decade previous was with commercial organisations large and small including lastminute.com and Global Radio. Read more
Joanne has over fifteen years’ experience and strong track record in all areas of fundraising/income generation (including bids and tenders) and charity development and governance within the voluntary sector for charities and CICs. She also have strong operations experience so understands the competing priorities that charities have and how best income generation can support front line delivery. She is also highly financially literate and commercially minded.
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Daniella is a senior charity operations, fundraising and CRM specialist with over 18 years’ experience across the non-profit, civic and membership sectors. She previously served as COO of a specialist charity CRM consultancy, where she led operational strategy, managed multi-disciplinary teams and delivered more than 50 CRM and digital transformation projects. Her background spans operational leadership, income generation and data-driven fundraising. I have designed and implemented operational frameworks that improve internal efficiency, strengthen financial oversight and support sustain Read more
Sarah is an experienced fundraising professional who has held a senior position for the last 3 years. With extensive experience across all income streams, Sarah has particular expertise with bid writing and trusts and foundation applications. Sarah has also got experience with impact measurement, managing budgets, forecasting and administrative support. Read more
I work with purpose-led businesses and founders who are passionate about their mission but overwhelmed by the tech side. My approach is mindful and intentional, helping brands show up online in a way that's authentic to who they are and why they started.
From marketing strategy to website optimisation and creation, content writing, and fundraising, I turn technology from a blocker into a genuine extension of your business's mission. Read more
For 20 years I have worked with startups as an adviser, often helping them raise money from HNW investors and funds. For 10 years I have worked as a bid writer and bid coach, helping people raise money from bodies like Innovate UK. I have successfully raised £10m+ in this time. I believe I excel at telling an organisation's story. I am now applying that skill to charities. In a previous life I was an NHS Trust Director and Executive Nurse on the Board. Read more
Ann has been privileged to be part of Hull's once in a generation Building Schools for the Future programme. Ann has led business change initiatives and multi million pound capital projects. She has united business and education to influence the future workforce. She has also managed the operations and major projects of a regional infrastructure charity. Bringing all of these skills together, she is delighted to provide services to the not for profit sector. Read more
Tasneem is an experienced, people‑centred fundraiser with a strong background across community fundraising, grant writing, and corporate partnerships. She has worked with charities supporting a wide range of causes, including ADHD and autism support, mental health support, knife‑crime prevention, hospice care, and unpaid carers.
She has a proven record of securing funding for community projects, having successfully been awarded grants from the Young Harrow Foundation, Harrow Council, Hillingdon Council, St Albans Mission Giving, and the Ashridge Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Read more
Andrew Ellis is a strategic income‑generation specialist with over 20 years’ experience securing multimillion‑pound public‑sector contracts, grants and partnerships. He has delivered major wins across domestic abuse, employability, education and justice, including retaining the £1.85m Survive & Thrive contract, securing £6.7m for Doncaster Deaf Trust and winning high‑value tenders for the Home Office, local authorities and national programmes.
A journalism‑trained communicator, Andrew is known for clear, persuasive writing, designing fundable programmes and building strong cross‑sector partnerships. He has led tendering and fundraising functions, strengthened organisational sustainability and consistently delivered six‑ and seven‑figure results.
Now approaching official retirement but keen to continue contributing, Andrew is seeking part‑time, temporary and contract roles focused on grant writing and competitive tender development, work he excels at and genuinely enjoys, ensuring available funding is put to meaningful use. Read more
Liam Clipsham is a strategic charity management and fundraising professional with 20 years of comprehensive experience across the voluntary and philanthropic sectors. With a strong foundation in grant-giving and charity governance, his recent work has focused on consultancy, where he provides tailored training, business planning, and capacity-building support. Over the past year, Liam has successfully delivered these services to more than 20 charities and local authorities across the UK, raising over £500,000 during this period. He is highly adept at driving organisational strategy and managing complex funding streams, which was clearly demonstrated during his tenure as Head of Fundraising and Communications at the Harrow Club, where he more than doubled the charity's annual income to approximately £1.5 million. A forward-thinking leader, Liam balances a deep understanding of traditional, relational fundraising with a hands-on approach to implementing new technologies. As the Founder and Director of Charity AI, he spearheads initiatives that provide practical training and support, helping voluntary organisations and local authorities ethically embed artificial intelligence to maximise their operational productivity. His professional achievements are reinforced by extensive board-level governance experience, including current roles as Acting Chair of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit and Deputy Chair of Sobus. Underpinning his career is an MA in Ethics, Politics and Public Policy. He also holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Essex and is currently undertaking a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management. Read more
Michael is a UK-based fundraising, partnerships and philanthropy professional with 5+ years’ experience supporting income growth, donor engagement and stakeholder relationships across UK and international markets. He is looking for opportunities in: Corporate Partnerships — developing and managing relationships with businesses, sponsors and ESG-aligned partners. Major Donor & Individual Giving — building thoughtful donor relationships, stewardship plans and tailored engagement journeys. Prospect Research — identifying new funders, assessing donor alignment and mapping warm routes into high-value prospects. Philanthropy Consulting — supporting charities and social impact organisations with fundraising strategy, donor insight and partnership development. Fundraising Events — helping plan, manage and deliver events that strengthen supporter engagement and generate income. Impact Reporting & Evaluation — turning outcomes, case studies and data into clear reports that show funders the value of their support. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement — working with corporates, foundations, alumni, board members, HNWIs and institutional partners. He brings experience in: Salesforce CRM, pipeline tracking and donor segmentation Bespoke proposals, pitches and cases for support Relationship mapping, stewardship and donor communications Corporate, foundation, individual donor and alumni engagement Senior stakeholder briefings, presentations and impact updates UK, US and international philanthropy trends Michael is particularly interested in roles where he can combine research, relationship-building and strategy to help organisations grow income, deepen supporter relationships and create lasting social impact. Read more
Her experience includes:
• Researching and securing funds for a range of organisations – private, public, Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Building their capacity
• Producing social impact reports
• Developing fundraising strategies and diversifying income streams
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of evaluation, policy-making and implementation
• Delivering training and supporting governance
• Tendering for contracts on the DPS/Government portals - Semi-Independent Living, Care, Mental Health, Education, Crime and Justice, Youth, Employment and Training, Women, BAME, Arts Read more
With over 30 years of experience in charity fundraising, Ewan has worn many hats - trusts fundraiser, corporate fundraiser, community fundraiser, and event organiser (managing over 50 successful fundraising events). In that time he reckons he's gained hands-on experience across nearly every aspect of charitable fundraising. His ability to think creatively and strategically has consistently enabled him to meet and exceed targets. He's proud to have been among the first fundraisers in the UK to earn both the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Certificate and Diploma in Fundraising Management qualifications, underscoring his commitment to excellence in the field. He's also shared my expertise by authoring three books on fundraising (available on Amazon and Kindle) and contributing numerous articles to third-sector blogs, e-newsletters, and websites. One of his proudest achievements is conceiving and organising the first-ever Kilt Walk event in Edinburgh in April 2006 while working at The Rock Trust. What started as a single event has since grown into a Scottish Fundraising event icon, raising millions of pounds annually for charities across Scotland. It's certainly delivered lasting impact! As a self-proclaimed “ideas man,” he thrives on innovation and loves finding creative ways to solve challenges and achieve results. Whether it’s securing vital trusts funding, building strong relationships, or designing impactful events, he bring energy, expertise, and a track record of success to his projects. Read more
Creative and strategic writer with a proven track record of producing high-impact content across funding bids, project proposals and campaign narratives. Specialising in bid writing, crafting persuasive, well-structured, and audience-specific bids that secures funding, influences decision-makers, and delivers measurable outcomes. Read more
Jess is a senior fundraising and development leader helping charities grow sustainable income across multiple streams. She has a strong track record of delivering results - from securing a £1.6m capital grant as a sole fundraiser, to significantly increasing the value of corporate partnerships through strategic stewardship and renewal planning. Jess specialises in corporate & major donor development, bid writing, cultivation events and fundraising strategy, She has worked across health, arts & culture, music and children's causes and has a proven ability to diversify funding to help orgs grow Read more
Katherine loves working for charities! Nothing motivates Katherine more than contributing to organisations working hard to make meaningful change. She has ten years experience working within, and leading, small but mighty charity marketing teams and as a result has experience across the whole mix. Katherine would love an opportunity to help you: - set strategies to help strengthen your brand and content - write powerful copy to charge your donors to take action - design impactful materials for use across your print and digital channels to support campaigns and objectives - establish an Read more
I am a global capital mobilisation and strategic partnerships leader specialising in unlocking investment for climate action, sustainable housing and inclusive growth. Over 15+ years, I have built partnerships across governments, development finance institutions, philanthropic foundations and the private sector, helping organisations translate strategy into initiatives that mobilise capital and deliver impact. My work sits at the intersection of public, philanthropic and private finance, particularly across emerging markets in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Read more
Catriona is an experienced fundraising, communications and marketing professional with over 10 years experience in a range of roles across the third sector. Catriona's specialities include major gift fundraising (individual and corporate), strategic planning, systems implementation and setting up effective board. Catriona is a huge advocate for the use of data to create effective and adaptable strategies that engage employees and achieve results. Read more
Sam is an experienced Bid Writer and Charity Consultant with more than a decade of working across the charity sector, football community trusts, and local authorities. His career has focused on helping organisations secure the funding they need to deliver meaningful social impact. Sam has developed and implemented a wide range of funded projects, successfully securing awards of £250,000 and above for clients across the UK and internationally. Drawing on a strong background in project management and relationship building, Sam specialises in grant writing, corporate fundraising, and prospect research. He is skilled at identifying high-value funding opportunities, crafting compelling cases for support, and developing strategic approaches that align organisational goals with funder priorities. Now working independently, Sam partners with charities of all sizes to strengthen their fundraising capacity, build sustainable income streams, and design impactful programmes. He is passionate about supporting organisations that improve lives and communities, and he brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project he works on. Read more
Leigh has almost 30 years experience working in senior roles within the charitable sector. She is currently a freelance fundraising and income generation strategy expert with experience in working with charities and cultural organisations to develop fundraising strategies that result in a solid, practical plan to raise funds from diverse sources including; trusts, foundations, statutory, corporate partners, donors and earned income. Leigh is skilled at collaborating with teams to facilitate strategy development that is aligned to the organisation’s overall strategy and at putting plans in place to ensure it is owned and embedded within the leadership and wider team.
Leigh was previously part of the executive team at Into Film - the UK's leading film charity brokering, negotiating and managing relationships with major funders and stakeholders and was successful in raising significant funds from corporate partners through sponsorship and project alignment including from Universal, Sony, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon Studios, SWATCH and Unilever. She raised over £650,000 in earned income, attracted over half a million pounds in sponsorship and secured £330,000 in corporate partnership funding.
More recently, Leigh took on the role of Interim CEO for Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester - a charity supporting parents experiencing challenges. Leading a team of 12, Leigh stabilised the organisation during an extended recruitment period.
Leigh is a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, a trustee of Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester and Chair of Flatpack Projects in Birmingham. Read more
Roisin brings a wealth of experience in non-profit operations management, strategy, and fundraising, having worked both in-house and as a consultant. She specialises in strengthening policies, management processes, and governance across organisations ranging from small, volunteer-led initiatives to multi-million-pound operations - ensuring best practices are always proportionate to an organisation's specific needs.
In strategy development, Roisin works closely with leadership teams to define their USP, refine their Theory of Change, and chart clear paths toward sector leadership. This covers the big picture aspects of strategy, like defining your vision, to the gritty details of stakeholder mapping and messaging.
Her proven fundraising track record spans high-value bid writing for the UN and government agencies to securing smaller philanthropic grants, as well as driving successful Big Give, match-funding and regular donor campaigns. Roisin helps organisations articulate what makes them effective, equipping them with the fundraising strategy needed for long-term sustainability. Read more
Brian is an experienced corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of securing and stewarding high-value partnerships that deliver meaningful impact for both charities and businesses. He has led successful collaborations with organisations such as Quilter Cheviot, NFU Mutual, Microsoft and Irwin Mitchell - ensuring charities receive maximum value while partners gain string visibility, tailored engagement opportunities and measurable return on investment. Read more
Brian is an experienced corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of securing and stewarding high-value partnerships that deliver meaningful impact for both charities and businesses. He has led successful collaborations with organisations such as Quilter Cheviot, NFU Mutual, Microsoft and Irwin Mitchell - ensuring charities receive maximum value while partners gain string visibility, tailored engagement opportunities and measurable return on investment.
Katie is an experienced non-profit professional with a 20-year background in strategy, fundraising, communications, finance, and event management. Throughout their career, they have worked with mission-driven organisations to design and implement programmes and strategies that strengthen communities and create meaningful, sustainable impact. Their work spans operational leadership, programme development, financial planning, branding, awareness raising, and donor relations. This experience reflects a deep understanding of organisational strategy and leadership. Read more
Capital appeals, feasibility studies, interim management. Major donors, individual giving, setting up fundraising. Fundraising consultancy especially for smaller charities. Cover social welfare to heritage. Read more
Alyrene has 20 years of experience in fundraising and income generation, largely in leadership and management positions. She has vast knowledge on a range of income streams and is quick to adapt to new organisations, learning quickly and producing excellent work at pace. Alyrene works strategically as well as focusing on the detail. She is a natural relationship builder and mentor and can work with teams of all sizes; locally, nationally, internationally or remotely. Read more
Sara is a dynamic nonprofit professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, fundraising, and campaign management. She has a proven track record of leading successful initiatives in charitable organisations, driving income growth, and enhancing donor engagement. Sara is skilled in stakeholder engagement, media relations, and digital fundraising. With a background in leadership roles, including as Head of Communications and Fundraising, she is passionate about using her expertise to support organisations with innovative strategies that create lasting impact. Read more
Experienced fundraising professional and strategic copywriter with a strong track record of securing income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate partners. I specialise in creating clear, persuasive and insight-led content that turns complex information into compelling cases for support, funding applications and donor communications.
Across both charity and commercial roles, I’ve developed and written a wide range of content including bids, proposals, impact reports, campaign messaging and website copy. I’ve led on shaping propositions, building narratives and creating content that not only engages but drives action and long-term support.
I’m particularly experienced in writing for high-value audiences, understanding what motivates giving and how to communicate impact in a way that builds trust and encourages deeper relationships.
I’m now looking to work with organisations that need support across fundraising and content—whether that’s developing funding applications, refining messaging, creating donor journeys or strengthening wider marketing communications. I bring a collaborative approach, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to produce high-quality work that delivers results. Read more
A target driven fundraiser with experience in individual giving, corporate fundraising, event fundraising and trust applications. Strong marketing and PR expertise, with experience in design (Canva), copywriting, creation and scheduling of social media posts, stories and reels. I also have a wealth of experience in email marketing, website amends and management of CRM systems. Read more
Anna has 5 years of experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, mainly for small to medium charities, with a track record in securing 6-figure, multi-year grants from some of the UK's largest funders. She also has experience in producing impact reports and strategy documents for charities, which have helped them to secure future funding and grow their influence in their respective sectors. Anna is looking to take on freelance, part-time work for charities who work on causes that align with their values. Read more
As an experienced fundraising professional with over 24 years working in the charity sector Sharon works alongside charities to strengthen their fundraising and empower the people behind it. With experience across corporate, major donors, legacy and community income, she can help support teams and individuals to build clear strategies, develop skills and feel confident in their fundraising. She offers strategy development and reviews, training and mentoring, interim leadership, and income stream support - helping fundraisers and leaders bring clarity, focus and energy to their work. Sharon has Read more
Peta is a fundraising specialist with over 17 years' experience in the non-profit sector able to support on strategy, planning and operational delivery in all things mass -including legacy, community/events, mid-value and digital. She brings with her a wealth of audience-led experience, deep interest in not-for-profit technology and data capability & platforms, combined with a depth of charity fundraising knowledge. She is adept at developing integrated growth strategies, propositions, donor journeys, new products, strategic marketing campaigns, and programme audits. A steady pair of hands Read more
Mary is keen to work with organisations that require strategic help with fundraising, or are in need of developing new income streams. She tends to carry out a deep dive in order to develop successful strategies for future proofing income. For the past three decades, she has developed new income streams and new partnerships with a range of trust and foundations and corporates across three organisations, to achieve more than £30M of income in total. When she started at FoodCycle, there was no fundraising team and no corporate partners. She built three different income streams from scratch and continued to take the lead on such partnerships throughout her time there. Read more
Interim CEO and operations leader with end-to-end charity sector experience, from junior roles to Board level across health, social services, sport, and arts charities and foundations. Known for stepping in at short notice to provide immediate leadership, stabilise organisations and get delivery back on track. A practical “fixer” who combines strategy with hands-on implementation, delivering turnaround, systems change and cost savings, while aligning people, process and priorities to get programmes off the ground and performing effectively in complex, resource-constrained environments. Read more
I have over 23 years of experience in the charity sector- having set up and ran my own charity for 5 years i understand the challenges of really small charities. I have also taken the charity I currently work for through a process of change- bringing in new services and diversifying the income streams.
I love thinking outside of the box when looking at how you can raise income and raise the profile of a charity. Read more
Senior fundraising strategist with 15+ years designing/delivering multi-million capital/revenue campaigns. Secured multiple six and seven-figure transformational gifts across income streams, advised senior leadership/trustees, and managed high-value funder relationships. Career campaign impact £40M - £20M raised personally, for high-profile organisations
Interests include:
- Strategy/feasibility study development
- Fundraising major gift delivery - trusts, statutory, HNWIs, corporates
- Research and pipeline development
- Funder relationship management
- Freelance and interim in-house Read more
Rob is an experienced freelance fundraiser with 10 years working across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising strategy for charities and social enterprises. Motivated by social change and rooted in the communities he works with, he brings together strong writing, strategic thinking, and a people-centred approach to everything he does. Since going freelance in 2024, Rob has supported a range of London-based youth and community organisations — including The Outrunners, It's Your Life, Hackney CVS, and Black Trail Runners — to secure significant funding and build sustainable income pipelines. Recent highlights include securing c.£140,000 in multi-year funding from City Bridge Foundation and c.£70,000 from the City of London, alongside developing diversified fundraising strategies across trusts, corporates, and community giving. Before freelancing, Rob held senior fundraising and partnerships roles at Toynbee Hall, Materiom, and the British Film Institute, giving him broad experience across the sector — from six-figure statutory and trust applications to corporate support, impact reporting, and CRM systems. Read more
Lisa's career spans three decades with corporate marketing/branding, then business to business support aligned to the public sector as a membership body supporting economic development, through to charities both as a trustee and then as a chief executive. She has a strong background in health/wellbeing, education, enterprise and the arts/placemaking and regeneration. She is primarily motivated to support the development of young people to achieve their potential regardless of background and opportunity - and for this she was recognised with an MBE in 2015.
Strategic and operational leadership. Read more
An experienced fundraiser with a keen interest in bid writing. Holly enjoys working with clear KPI’s and has a proven track record in the youth, social welfare, disability and homeless sectors. Whilst methodical in her approach, storytelling lies at the heart of Holly's writing. As a result, Holly's work drives emotional connections and empathy for those who read it. Read more
Mona is a strategic consultant and social impact leader supporting youth-focused and values-led charities to strengthen governance, operations and growth. She specialises in EDI, organisational design and people strategy, helping teams move from vision to delivery. With experience at senior leadership level, she works with CEOs and Boards to build sustainable systems, strengthen accountability and secure long-term impact. Read more
Creative Charity strategist and fundraiser with 10+ years’ experience helping charities grow through innovative programmes, income strategies, and organisational development across various sectors. Read more
Giselle is a leader in the charity sector, most recently as CEO of DataKind UK, a charity mobilising volunteers to increase data use in the sector. Previously, she has been a data scientist and public policy analyst with an excellent record working in award-winning think tanks, at the centre of government and in the charity sector. She is at her best when leading and supporting others to achieve impact. Read more
With over 20 years of experience of corporate fundraising as part of a wider sustainable income mix, Simon has supported teams and lead programmes that develop and grow income from corporate supporters through partnership and win-win propositions. Multi-year partnerships have included support for core programmes through employee volunteering and financial support through sponsorship and via corporate foundations. Read more
With over 20 years of experience of corporate fundraising as part of a wider sustainable income mix, Simon has supported teams and lead programmes that develop and grow income from corporate supporters through partnership and win-win propositions. Multi-year partnerships have included support for core programmes through employee volunteering and financial support through sponsorship and via corporate foundations.
Laura specialises in corporate fundraising, with a proven track record of managing partnerships with national brands - including Tessco, Warburtons, Flybe and Wilko - and expertise in engaging with business at local and regional levels. Read more
Laura specialises in corporate fundraising, with a proven track record of managing partnerships with national brands - including Tessco, Warburtons, Flybe and Wilko - and expertise in engaging with business at local and regional levels.
For the last 16 years Hannah has worked in marketing bringing change thinking to organisations. From inspiring teams to work differently, transforming agency revenue three fold to leading global strategies, operating models and campaigns that have been more effective in reaching audiences and creating a shift whether that’s in customer engagement, income or behaviour change. She is an idea generator, a marketer, a writer, a pitcher, a relationship builder, a strategist, a doer - so we suppose you could say sort of a generalist… She cares about creating positive impact in the world Read more
Phoebe is a confident, enthusiastic and personable fundraiser with excellent, proven, income generation and project management skills across a variety of income streams. Phoebe is friendly and hard working and always produces high quality, innovative work on time. She has worked in the charity sector for nearly 10 years in a mixture of large national charities and small local organisations. Outside of work, Phoebe is a keen podcaster and spends her spare time with her young family, dog and managing a large international facebook group for parents. Read more
Clare enjoys developing and executing projects that bring partners and communities together. She has managed large-scale awareness and events, coordinating teams and producing strategies that generate engagement and long-term support. Strategic planning, financial management, and advocacy are underpinned by experience in grant-making, corporate fundraising, and community engagement. Read more
Ali is a highly accomplished social responsibility professional with 20 years’ experience of fundraising and driving impact from within both the charity and corporate sectors. Ali offers unique insight and experience from within an ESG / CSR team to help charities set themselves up for success in unlocking strategic and long term relationships with funders. Ali's super powers are: ENGAGEMENT & INFLUENCING – creating relevant & impactful campaigns to drive action AND demonstrate purpose. Creative communication planning. PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – taking a relationship with a corporate partner to another level. Identifying synergies & opportunities, driving income & impact. Ali can help you shape your strategy, develop a plan and find and engage the funders and partners you need to make it happen. Read more
Dynamic, high-calibre and results-focused Chief Executive, with 25 years of experience in strategic and operational leadership of commercial and non-profit organisations.
Recognised as an outstanding communicator and management professional to drive the strategic direction of business and lead on operational planning. Consultative in approach to develop and set the strategy in liaison with senior executives, concentrating on income generation and sustainable market growth. Influential negotiator at all levels with natural ability to lobby government and other stakeholders, as well as develop Read more
Ian offers: strong team, programme & project management skills; a willingness to play a leadership role in often challenging circumstances (e.g. helping to turn-round struggling enterprises and projects); leading & facilitating inclusive & successful strategy processes; designing & implementing projects & programmes focused on addressing systemic challenges; securing funds to support organisational objectives; spearheading the creation of innovative business models; the design of grant making initiatives; the development of MEAL systems & providing effective governance & scrutiny. Read more
Over 15 years experience in research, advocacy, report writing, audit & evaluation, fundraising , marketing & Comms with Charities and UN Organisations. Particular interests includes Human Rights, Social Justice, Homelessness, Refugees, Asylum-seekers and Migrants. Read more
Robert is an experienced social entrepreneur, published non-fiction author, copywriter, feature writer and Quaker, driven by a strong sense of equality. Robert does not claim to be a fundraiser, but his approach of building rapport with grant makers has delivered millions to projects he's been involved with. It helps that Robert has sat on both local and national grant panels, so he has a sense of what works and what doesn't. Robert has also set up successful crowdfunding campaigns. He works intuitively and collaboratively and as he gets older, only take on projects he can believe in. www.robertashton.co.uk Read more
Emily adores the charity sector and loves immersing herself into each new charity she supports, whether on a paid, freelance or voluntary basis. Coming with a range of diverse backgrounds, fast-paced environments and multitude of tasks, ideas, and approaches, Emily's positivity, standard of excellence, enquiring mind and deep understanding (from all levels of the charity world) ensures a holistic approach to all her work. Passionate about leadership and team support, fundraising applications, policy writing and one-off projects, she is keen to understand your 'why' and walk alongside each charity to get them to their next step. Read more
Sarah is a fundraising and communications specialist with nearly 20 years’ experience in the charity sector. Her career spans events, high-value fundraising, brand and marketing. As a freelance consultant, Sarah supports charities to deliver fundraising and marketing strategies, manage challenge events, develop brand propositions, write winning grant applications, conduct prospect research and create compelling copy. Sarah combines deep sector knowledge with creativity, strategic thinking and a talent for storytelling to help organisations achieve meaningful impact. Read more
Janet is interested in sustaining change and transformation. She brings 12+ years of experience in fundraising and income generation, as well as 17+ years working on strategy with social movements and campaigning non-profits in the UK and internationally. She is an empathetic listener and fast learner, and can be a good critical friend. Read more
Specialising in communications, operations, and change leadership, Chris has over a decade of experience across high-impact social justice, economic equality, and culture charities. Adaptable, outcomes-focused, and experienced in both leadership and delivery roles, he's keen to help you develop and deliver meaningful work across fundraising, policy, comms, or programme delivery. Read more
A passionate and results-driven fundraising and marketing specialist with over a decade of experience supporting charities to grow income, build awareness, and develop lasting partnerships.
Bringing a proven track record across corporate fundraising, events, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, communications, and strategy development- helping organisations unlock sustainable income, strengthen supporter journeys, and bring bold ideas to life.
Held senior leadership roles across the charity sector, where has lead high-performing teams. Read more
Charlie can help your charity to:
• execute successful fundraising campaigns and events
• identify, research and prepare approaches to prospective corporate partners
• write compelling copy to inspire your donors and win funding.
Charlie is most passionate about working with smaller organisations to deliver great fundraising outcomes - best demonstrated through Sporting Chance Prize Draw, the social enterprise he is co-building (> £225k raised), working alongside 30+ small charities. Read more
A respected strategist and leader, Ruth has over 25 years’ experience of delivering growth, change and positive impact with and for charities.
Ruth began her career in fundraising, winning multiple awards for innovation and impact. She was appointed interim CEO of Comic Relief and led that organisation through the pandemic before going on to lead Refuge. She served on the Board of Oxfam and Greenpeace as well as National Emergency Trust.
Ruth now works freelance to support charities and grant-makers to increase their sustainability and impact, as well as manage complex change projects. Read more
Results-driven income generation specialist with a background in sales, commercial acumen, and over a decade of experience in the charity sector. Known for her enthusiasm, people skills, and commitment to helping teams reach their full potential, Helen brings energy and strategic insight to every project. Starting in 2013 with Macmillan, Helen honed her expertise through extensive training, later leading a successful £6 million capital appeal in just 18 months for an NHS charity, through trusts and foundation bid writing. In 2018, she expanded into consultancy and became Head of Fundraising for a local ca Read more
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5 years experience working in the charity sector - a bid writing success rate of over 70%. From research & analysis to impact reports, her skills & experience go far beyond copy writing as her creative pitch decks & proposals demonstrate. Over a decade of experience working within feature film productions, in the UK & overseas, she has the administrative knowledge & calm presence to deal with a multitude of tasks. Her ability to coordinate large internal & external teams across platforms, & physical locations, maintaining clear communication across departments will level up your organisation. Read more
Marie is a Senior Director specialising in ESG, Sustainability, and Sustainable Finance, with over 20 years of experience developing and leading global initiatives and business coalitions across diverse sectors and geographies. She has worked across industries, including at the United Nations, Barclays, Accenture, WWF, and the UK Department for Transport. Marie possesses a broad range of corporate skills, including securing buy-in and engaging C-Suite executives, spearheading cause-related campaigns to influence policy, and linking shared value initiatives to commercial opportunities. Her expertise spans critical issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainable finance, climate change, gender diversity, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and social impact. In addition to her professional achievements, Marie is a certified Life and Clinical Sexologist. She is multilingual and has extensive experience living and working in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Read more
Maria is an effective media and communications professional combining intelligence, creativity, passion and hard work. With over 12 years of experience Maria sees the big picture and is quick to grasp strategic objectives. She specialises in violence against women and girls, disability rights and anti-poverty campaigning using trauma-informed practices and techniques. Read more
25 years working on the www to go with 25+ years in Marketing and Business Analysis - for Commercial and Charity clients - helping as best possible the smallest and largest clients
Lead on telling (showing) a story to best effect and can help with CX/UX and 'Agile' - in ways that Charities can really benefit from
Often the 'basics' need to be revisited. Big investments in technology can come later. Known for helping client help themselves, for creating long lasting engagement that is measurable and really successful
Clients can do less but better and be happy! Read more
A wide range of managerial experience, including Projects, Campaigns, Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications. Social Media. Strong verbal and written communication skills. IT literate. Operational and strategic planning skills. A decision maker. A logical thinker with excellent networking skills. A creative developer who can ‘ground’ ideas and take opportunities. “Hands-on” approach, a practical problem solver with extensive staff management experience. An established public speaker at public events, schools, and universities and to supporters and charity partners. A proven track record of success and achievement.
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With well over ten years of experience supporting the charitable sector, Helen has a wide range of experience, across the UK, which she brings to each assignment. From developing strategy and improving operational delivery to leading on £multi-million tenders. Helen has experience of mergers, service redesign and restructure as well as a wealth of experience at improving operations, measuring impact and evaluating funding streams. She has supported charities to streamline operations, providing better services for frontline users and regularly write successful funding bids for the charities she supports. Read more
Sarah is a confident communicator, passionate about equipping charities with the skills and support to raise funds to deliver their mission. Sarah has a valuable and transferable skill set, through extensive project management experience. She has delivered on ambitious fundraising strategies. Strategic planning, fundraising growth, application and proposal writing and reporting are all areas of expertise. Read more
Anna specialises in building mutually benificial corporate partnerships that allign business goals with social impact. Her experience includes securing corporate memberships, negotiating sponsorships, and generating in-kind support. Anna is skilled at identifying shared value, managing senior stakeholders, and delivering partnerships that exceed targets. Read more
Anna specialises in building mutually benificial corporate partnerships that allign business goals with social impact. Her experience includes securing corporate memberships, negotiating sponsorships, and generating in-kind support. Anna is skilled at identifying shared value, managing senior stakeholders, and delivering partnerships that exceed targets.
Jessica runs her own events company but has a background in fundraising.