Overview:
A great volunteer strategy is the launchpad for building a movement around your cause. Whether you're developing your organisation’s first volunteer strategy or refreshing an existing one, this interactive session will help you take a strategic, practical, and inclusive approach that works in the real world.

Who it’s for:
Volunteer managers, leaders of volunteers, programme leads, and anyone involved in shaping or refreshing their organisation’s volunteer strategy.

What you’ll learn:

• Why and when a volunteer strategy is needed — and how to make the case

• How to co-produce your strategy with volunteers and staff

• The difference between strategy, plans, and tactics — and why it matters

• How to analyse internal and external drivers and align with your organisation’s wider goals

• Practical ideas for resourcing, implementing, and reviewing your strategy

Format & duration:
Half-day training course — available online or in person. Includes case studies, group discussion, and downloadable tools.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

Overview:
The volunteering landscape is changing like never before. This session explores the key economic, social, and cultural shifts affecting the charity sector — and what they mean for how we recruit, engage, and retain volunteers. It’s designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and adapt your volunteer strategy to a fast-evolving context.

Who it’s for:
Volunteer managers, programme leads, senior leaders, and anyone responsible for planning or adapting volunteer involvement.

What you’ll learn:

• The major trends shaping volunteering today — including economic pressures, changes in working patterns, and shifting volunteer demographics

• Insight into evolving demographics: rising rates of neurodivergent diagnoses, changes in age and gender profiles, and what this means for inclusive practice

• Implications for recruitment, retention, and volunteer communications

• How to adapt your organisation’s approach to stay relevant and resilient

• Where to find useful research, data, and tools to guide your planning

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes sector data, discussion, and actionable insights.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

Overview:
Good fundraising starts with good research. This session takes a practical look at how to identify, assess, and prioritise potential funders for your organisation. It’s ideal for anyone looking to build a focused, realistic prospect list — and spend less time chasing the wrong opportunities.

Who it’s for:
Fundraisers, CEOs, grant-writers, and anyone involved in applying for trust and foundation funding.

What you’ll learn:

• How to carry out a comprehensive review of the funding landscape

• Where and how to find relevant funding opportunities

• How to assess and qualify prospects to focus on the best-fit funders

• How to build and manage a comprehensive pipeline that supports planning and saves time

• How strong research can lead to stronger applications and longer-term funder relationships

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes live demo of research tools, discussion, and templates.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

Overview:
A clear, compelling case for support is the foundation of successful trusts and foundations fundraising. This session will guide you through how to craft a strong narrative that resonates with funders, reflects your impact, and sets your applications apart — without starting from scratch every time.

Who it’s for:
Fundraisers, CEOs, programme leads, and anyone involved in writing or contributing to grant applications.

What you’ll learn:

• What funders are really looking for in a case for support

• How to structure your case clearly and persuasively

• How to communicate your need, impact, and credibility with confidence

• How to gather and present the right data, stories, and evidence

• How to create a flexible core narrative you can adapt across multiple bids

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes case studies, examples, and templates you can take away.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

How to Write a Winning Funding Bid

Overview:
This practical session takes you step-by-step through what makes a great funding application — and how to write bids that get noticed. Perfect for anyone who wants to improve their success rate, gain confidence, or streamline their approach to trusts and foundations fundraising.

Who it’s for:
Fundraisers, bid writers, programme leads, and anyone involved in developing or submitting grant applications.

What you’ll learn:

• The common questions most funders ask — and how to answer them well

• How to create a strong, adaptable template bid to save time and stay consistent

• A look at the application forms of 10 of the most frequently used UK funders

• My top tips for clarity, tone, and storytelling in bids

• Free access to my exclusive library of draft templates for over 100 top UK funders

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes real-life examples, live commentary on bid excerpts, and editable templates.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

Overview:
The volunteering landscape is shifting fast — and traditional approaches to community fundraising just aren’t cutting through like they used to. This practical session explores how to modernise your volunteer involvement, break down the silos between fundraising and volunteering, and apply a more supporter-centred mindset to engage people more meaningfully.

Who it’s for:
Fundraisers, volunteer managers, community engagement leads, and anyone involved in growing income or reach through supporter-led fundraising.

What you’ll learn:

• How the volunteering landscape is evolving — and why your community fundraising offer needs to adapt

• How to identify and reach different volunteer audiences with the right message and tactics

• How to apply a marketing mindset to make volunteering easy, accessible, and compelling

• Real-world case studies, top tips, and creative ideas you can implement right away

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes group discussion, practical tools, and examples from across the sector.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

Overview:
Recruiting trustees is one of the most important volunteer engagement tasks a charity will do — yet nearly 60% of charities report difficulties filling board roles, and trustees remain unrepresentative of the communities they serve. Just 6% are from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and only 8% are under the age of 50. At the same time, over 70% of people say they would consider becoming a trustee if asked in the right way.

This session takes a fresh look at how to find, engage, and recruit great trustees using the principles of volunteer recruitment and marketing. It’s designed to help you move beyond word-of-mouth and default approaches, and build a more open, strategic, and successful recruitment process.

Who it’s for:
Chief Executives, governance leads, volunteer managers, and anyone involved in trustee recruitment, onboarding, or board development.

What you’ll learn:

• How to treat trustee recruitment as a volunteer marketing challenge — and why it works

• How to create a clear, compelling trustee role that speaks to a wider range of people

• Where and how to promote your roles to attract strong applicants

• How to design a more inclusive and accessible process

• Tips and tools for reaching new networks and growing board diversity over time

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes templates, example role packs, and real-life case studies.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Conference session

Overview:
Volunteers are at the heart of so many small charities — but knowing how to involve them well can be overwhelming without dedicated staff, time, or experience. This course is designed to give small charities everything they need to build a strong, realistic, and rewarding approach to volunteer involvement, even on limited resources.

Who it’s for:
Anyone in a small charity who manages or works with volunteers — including CEOs, founders, project leads, trustees, or staff with volunteer involvement as part of a wider role.

What you’ll learn:

• What great volunteer involvement looks like in a small charity setting

• The key building blocks: roles, recruitment, support, recognition, and boundaries

• How to create a welcoming and inclusive experience for different types of volunteers

• How to match volunteer involvement with your charity’s needs and capacity

• Practical templates, tips, and tools that save time and set you up for success

Format & duration:
Available as a half-day training course or a one-hour introductory session — online or in person. Includes case studies, ready-to-use resources, and time for questions.

Available as:

• Live training

• Bespoke in-house delivery

• Modular online learning

Looking for something tailored to your organisation or network’s specific needs? I offer bespoke training designed around your goals, challenges, and audiences — whether that’s a one-off session for your team, a full training series, or a learning offer for a group of organisations working together.

From developing strategic approaches to volunteer involvement, to improving your trusts and foundations fundraising, I’ll work with you to create a session that’s grounded in real-world practice and relevant to your context. We can focus on strengthening skills, improving confidence, and helping your team turn ideas into action — whatever your size or budget.

Whether you're a small charity, a national organisation, or a network of community groups — get in touch for a no-pressure chat about what could work.

📩 Let’s talk about what your team really needs.