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"Thank you, Rachel, as your approach to grant applications broken down step-by-step was most refreshing, informative and useful, demonstrating great expertise.”
“Thank you once again for the great creativity and leadership you gave us as a group and to me personally.”
“Thanks for another fab session. I always come away from our meetings feeling feel super inspired.”
Consultancy Services
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I work directly with charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations across England & Wales. I also specialise in mentoring people at the pre-start, start-up and early stages of running a community group or social impact business.
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I offer a collaborative approach to working with organisations on their:
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Business planning
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Fundraising strategy
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Prospect research
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Case for support
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Bid development & review
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Impact measurement
For full details of my support packages, contact me here.
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My background and 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 17 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. Since 2020 I have also been running my own social enterprise, sharing creative activities for wellbeing and change through community projects.​
“Rachel is hardworking, diligent and effective. Her expertise and guidance, not only in respect of targeting appropriate bodies, but also in research techniques and managing successful contracts is invaluable.”
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Anne Campbell, CEO, Embrace CVOC
“I really enjoyed the training on Monday and thought that Rachel did a particularly good job of explaining grant applications to us all.”
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TL Community Action Group
I was impressed with Rachel's knowledge and commitment to the standard of her work. I trust her judgement and advice. I would recommend her services to anyone.”
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Michelle Vickers, Founder of ‘It’s Just a Feeling’ and ‘Head Spaghetti’