Experience
David Russell Associates have both the experience combined with a good track record of raising funds from Statutory, Corporate, Grant Making Trusts and other sources. Client references and case studies can also be provided upon request.
Comprehensive Resource
With a comprehensive resource base and information systems enable us to advise on and undertake effective Fundraising Campaigns. This can also include training of your staff or volunteers in fundraising to provide a cost effective solution that builds the capacity and sustainability of your organisation.
Funding Feasibility and Strategy
We regularly undertake Funding Feasibility and Strategy Development work for our clients providing a comprehensive report as a prerequisite to a successful funding campaign.
Case Study
Hasbury Christian Fellowship, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4SW
Demonstrating fundraising through practical hands on support to quickly raise funds to bridge a funding gap.
The need
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An independent church with extensive and good facilities that are well used by a number of church and community groups.
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The replacement of a 1930's chapel building due to structural failings.
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Additional funding to urgently address a shortfall to enable construction work to proceed.
What David Russell Associates provided:
- A brief funding feasibility & strategy report along with research to develop the case for support to funders.
- Six training workshops for volunteers from the church involved in fundraising.
- Drafting of successful application to Veolia Environmental Trust and a business plan.
- Drafting application letters to selected grant making trusts.
- The capital appeal raised £66,000 over a period of 6 months enabling the building work to proceed on schedule. The new church and community centre opened in 2012.
However, due in no small part to the quality and focus of the applications prepared by David, many applications proved successful and a total of just under £67,000 has been received in grants. This enabled the project to progress....... the building was completed in November and is now in full use. Jeremy Howell, Treasurer and Trustee, Hasbury Christian Fellowship