Beyond the cliff edge: Looking beyond your current grants prevents panic applications and funding gaps. What’s in YOUR pipeline?
#FundingHorizon #StrategicPlanning #SustainableFinance
Beyond the Cliff-Edge: Practical Steps for Long-Term Funding in Small Charities Read More »
“Count what counts, not just what’s countable.”
For small charities, numbers don’t always tell the full story. 12 participants might not sound like much—until you realise it includes a teen who’s stopped skipping school and a parent who finally feels part of something.
We’ve written a practical guide on how to capture the impact that really matters.
#MeasuringImpact #SmallCharitySupport #CommunityMatters
Measuring What Matters: Impact Frameworks for Small Community Organisations Read More »
Not all funding is good funding. The grant that pulls you off-mission costs more than it gives. Know when to say no. #MissionAlignment #StrategicFunding #CharityLeadership
When to Walk Away: Declining Misaligned Funding Read More »
We’ve all been there – the grant deadline’s approaching and someone remembers a brilliant quote from a service user… but no one can find it.
Being ‘grant-ready’ doesn’t mean having a perfect system. It means having the basics sorted so you can move quickly. Governing doc? Bank statement? Case studies? All findable in one place.
Start with one small change – maybe that’s setting up a shared folder or listing out your policies. Over time, it builds real confidence.
💡 82% of successful applicants have their core documents prepped in advance. Let’s be in that number.
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Grant Readiness Checklist: Is Your Small Charity Prepared? Read More »
Seeing this screenshot really annoys me. Picture this: you’ve found a funder that perfectly matches your client’s ethos, their work, and their goals. It’s a rare alignment of values and priorities, a golden opportunity – or so it seems. Then, you scroll down their website and see this: “We are currently receiving a high number
When the Odds Are 2%: Should You Apply? Read More »
Good intentions aren’t enough to help the world. If you’re running a charity, knowing how to prove your impact will be an invaluable asset when it comes to raising money from individual donors and from funders who need accountability from the groups they fund.
Is Your Charity Making the Most of Its Funding? Read More »
