About us

Our mission is to enrich fundraising by nurturing new talent and growing the skills and creativity of all fundraisers, by a unique and original approach to training.In particular, we specialise in the field of persuasive writing

As well as running Fundraising Training Ltd, Bill is also an advisor to:

We specialise in de-mystifying the skills of fundraising, especially where grantseeking is a significant part of your fundraising mix.

Our training methods are unique, engaging and sometimes unexpected; however they are all based on the sound fundraising knowledge and experience, of the trainer. Our training will not only equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed within the field, but will also invigorate your attitude to your work.

“What we got was a sometimes off the wall but also inspirational approach to a fluid, changing and highly competitive world where standing out and being noticeable is as crucial as writing good prose and realistic costings” 

Steve Parkinson, Porticus Uk

Our courses are ideal for you if…

  • You want to raise big money, we specialise in the major donors – trusts, companies, government funding and wealthy individuals
  • You want to enhance the sound fundamental skills with creative thinking
  • You are working for a charity, social enterprise or as a funding advisor

Behind the Scenes Programme

  • An insight into how trusts give
  • An sight into how companies select charity partners

Take a closer look at the Behind the Scenes Programme

Building Blocks

  • Successful Applications the Building Blocks-
  • Understanding Charitable Trusts Finances
  • Networking and Negotiating skills

See our Building Blocks pages

Pushing The Boundaries

  • The Art of Persuasive Writing

Find out more about Pushing The Boundaries

Venues

Fundraising Training Ltd pride ourselves on using some of London’s most historical and interesting venues. We aim to provide our participants with an original and enriching learning experience, and believe the venues we use bring real value to our courses.

Consultancy

Our aim is to offer a solution that helps charities to lower the costs of fundraising and enables them to constantly renew their knowledge and expertise in fundraising.

We only undertake a small number of consultancy assignments each year. We are proud of our approach, which has developed very different solutions for each client. There is no “off the shelf” package.
We tend to specialise in three types of client:

  1. Large and medium sized charities with specialist trust, corporate, major gift and statutory fundraisers.
  2. Medium sized and small charities where grant seeking is substantial element in the funding mix.
  3. Second tier agencies supporting the fundraising of community groups.

Our most popular services are:

  • Undertaking comprehensive fundraising reviews which can inform the development of fundraising strategies.
  • Exploring different fundraising options; measuring their appropriation and risk; producing new financial models
  • Mentoring a fundraiser or fundraising manager to help them to implement their fundraising strategy.
  • Reviewing proposals and ‘Case for Support’. Ensuring that it is as powerful as possible when it reaches the first real donor.