Rachel Ireland Consultancy | Client Services

I offer a range of services for charities, social enterprises, community groups, and purpose-led individuals, all designed to help you achieve your goals.

Guided Planning Session

A 50-minute video call with follow-up notes and practical recommendations - £75

For charities, social enterprises, community groups, or individuals with a purpose-led idea seeking expert advice on a specific issue or opportunity. You'll also receive a short follow-up summary with suggested actions or useful links.

Review Service

Feedback on your funding applications, business plans, or registration documents.

You’ll receive detailed written feedback that highlights areas for improvement, as well as practical suggestions to strengthen your documents and increase your chances of success. Support is provided via email, phone, or video call, as appropriate.

Standard Review – £95

For documents up to 6 pages (small grant applications up to £20,000, charity registration documents, CIC 36 forms, or short business plans).

Comprehensive Review – £175

For documents up to 20 pages (detailed business plans, fundraising strategies, or larger grant applications).

Tailored Consultancy Support

Supporting charities, social enterprises, and community groups to grow and succeed.

Whether you're just starting out or aiming to secure funding to sustain and grow your organisation, I offer support with the following tasks:

Choosing the right structure and registering your organisation
Clarifying your funding priorities
Developing a fundraising strategy
Identifying potential funders
Writing a case for support and applying for grants

Support is available on an ongoing basis (set days per month) or for specific projects (a fixed number of days to complete a task). Prices vary depending on the scope of work, and I’ll provide a personalised quote based on your specific needs.

To enquire about any of the above services, please get in touch by email in the first instance.

Experience

I started my career in West Yorkshire Police; editing videos, managing projects and building partnerships. I then moved into the third sector, where I have now worked for over 18 years. I started at The Prince’s Trust working my way up to Head of Fundraising. I then spent the next ten years working as a consultant to charities of all sizes right across the UK, from Embrace, Nacro, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, Women’s Sport Trust, Home-Start, Northorpe Hall, The New School, Unity House, Working Chance, ESCAYP, Magistrates Association & Solve-It to name just a few. Plus, I have delivered training workshops and 1-1 mentoring to more than 400 grassroots organisations and individuals over the last five years, largely through my partnership with Kirklees TSL.

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Michael Devlin, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust

"Rachel really helped to take the pressure off pulling together our HLF bid. She understood our project quickly and ensured that our bid linked clearly with the lottery’s new priorities. She was a joy to work with and kept us on track for our submission date. We were delighted to secure £250K of income and the project has started well, with multiple partners all understanding their roles, outputs and objectives."

Michael Pitchford, Chief Executive, Third Sector Leaders Kirklees

“I’ve really enjoyed working with you and have hugely valued the expertise and skills you bring for the benefit of the sector.”

Julie Child, Chief Executive, Healthcare Workers' Foundation

"I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Rachel for the last two years. She really knows her stuff! Rachel’s applications are methodical and thorough - leaving no stone unturned in her pursuit of funds - as well as ensuring that trusts and foundations are thoroughly researched to give the strongest possible chance of success. Not only that, her knowledge of the sector and the world of small charities is second to none and offers invaluable additional support. I genuinely can’t speak highly enough of her."