Trust Fundraising
We build a dependable grants pipeline. With a consistent monthly programme
Trust fundraising is one of the most reliable income streams for small and medium-sized charities, but only when it's treated as a programme with strong core materials, a real prospect pipeline, and consistent monthly delivery.
Patterns we often see
- Bid writing is squeezed in "when we have time", so output is inconsistent
- Prospecting is shallow: the same 20–30 trusts approached repeatedly
- A weak Case for Support means every application starts from scratch or generic AI copy creeps in and bids lose credibility
- Applications are rushed and reactive, driven by deadlines rather than a plan
- A scattergun approach wastes time and reputation by targeting the wrong trusts
What we build
- A funder-ready Case for Support that becomes your core building block
- A prioritised prospect list and timeline, focused on fit over volume
- A monthly campaign: research, writing, submission, follow-up and learning
- Clear reporting so trustees and SMT can see progress and next steps
- Writing that reflects your voice and evidence, not templates
Typical first 30 days
- Review and strengthen your Case for Support
- Build and prioritise an initial prospect pipeline
- Agree a three-month submission plan
- Begin drafting and/or submitting the first applications
Exact deliverables depend on your starting point, capacity and deadlines. We'll confirm scope after the discovery call.
How it works
Stage 1 – Groundwork (typically 4–6 weeks, if needed)
We strengthen your Case for Support and build a prospect pipeline.
Stage 2 – Monthly programme
We work through smaller trusts systematically while submitting mid-to-large bids in parallel.
Typical returns
In year one, trust programmes often deliver in the 2:1–4:1 range while groundwork, targeting and learning bed in. Over time, established programmes for SME charities commonly build to 5:1–10:1 when properly resourced (often at around 1.5 blocks). For one long-term client, last year the trust programme reached 32:1 ROI.
Start your trust fundraising today
Book a free, no-obligation discovery call. We’ll tell you what’s realistically achievable in the next 6 months and what to build next.