Every charity has different priorities, challenges and funding needs. Whether you're looking to secure funding for a specific project, develop a fundraising strategy or strengthen your organisation's ability to generate income, Raisor provides practical, personalised fundraising support tailored to your objectives.
With more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience, Raisor works with charities and not-for-profits across the UK and abroad, with consultants in Derbyshire, London and Leeds. We support organisations at different stages, from those looking to generate funding for a new initiative to established charities seeking to strengthen their fundraising, develop new funding streams or navigate organisational change.
You don't always need a long-term consultancy arrangement to access experienced fundraising support. Raisor offers focused research and grant application packages from £500, alongside support for specific projects, funding opportunities and busier periods. For organisations requiring more sustained input, we also provide ongoing fundraising consultancy.
Our approach is flexible, with the scope of work agreed around your priorities and requirements.
Finding suitable funding opportunities and developing strong applications takes time, research and a clear understanding of what funders are looking to achieve.
Raisor provides fundraising research and grant application support to help charities identify potential funders, assess opportunities and make a compelling case for support.
Our support includes:
Our wider network of associates brings specialist expertise across communications, public relations, digital, museums, education, disability, marketing, design and social welfare, allowing us to draw on relevant knowledge and experience where needed. Whether you're looking for help identifying potential funders or developing an application for a specific project, we can provide support at the stages where you need it most.
A clear fundraising strategy can help organisations make the most of their resources, develop new income streams and build more sustainable fundraising activity.
We help charities and not-for-profit organisations develop and deliver strategies that support long-term growth and income generation.
Our services include:
We combine strategic thinking with practical fundraising experience to help organisations identify opportunities, strengthen their approach and build more sustainable income.
Businesses, major donors and high-net-worth individuals can provide valuable support to charitable organisations. Developing these relationships requires a clear proposition, careful research and a considered approach.
Raisor helps charities identify potential supporters and develop effective approaches to corporate fundraising and major donor development.
We can support with:
Our wider network of contacts and associates across a range of sectors can also bring relevant knowledge, connections and specialist expertise to your fundraising. We help organisations build meaningful relationships with potential supporters and develop opportunities that align with their interests and charitable objectives.
Fundraising events and challenges can generate income, raise awareness and bring supporters together around a shared cause. Raisor provides advice and practical support with the planning and development of fundraising events, charity challenges and expeditions, at local, national and international level.
We can support with:
Our experience includes challenges ranging from the summit of Kilimanjaro to the London Marathon, alongside fundraising events held in venues across the UK, Europe and North America. We can help shape an idea, plan the practical arrangements and develop an approach that supports your fundraising objectives.
Clear, effective communications help charities connect with supporters, increase awareness and encourage people to get involved.
Raisor provides digital fundraising and communications support to help organisations make better use of online channels and communicate the difference their work makes.
Our expertise includes:
We bring together fundraising knowledge with digital marketing, communications and audience insight to help organisations strengthen their profile and develop more effective supporter engagement.
Strong fundraising depends on strong foundations. Having the right people, structures and support in place can help charities strengthen their organisations and deliver their objectives. Raisor provides practical advice and support across a range of organisational needs.
Our support includes:
Whether an organisation is going through a period of change, developing its leadership or looking to improve its effectiveness, we can help identify the right support and expertise.
Experience, expertise and a practical approach.
Raisor brings together experienced fundraising professionals and specialist associates across research, bid development, strategy, communications, digital marketing and project management.
Our founder and Managing Director, Robert Astick, has more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience. Our wider team brings complementary expertise, allowing us to tailor the right combination of skills to each organisation and project.
We combine strategic thinking with practical support, helping charities identify opportunities, strengthen their fundraising and build sustainable income.
Every charity has different priorities. Tell us what you’re looking to achieve, and we’ll discuss how Raisor could help.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation initial conversation.
Email: enquiries.raisor@gmail.com
Telephone: 07851 331669
Speak with a Fundraising Consultant
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A fundraising consultant helps charities and not-for-profit organisations identify funding opportunities, develop fundraising strategies, build relationships with donors and generate income. Support can range from specific project work and grant applications to wider fundraising and organisational development.
Yes. We provide fundraising research and grant application support, including identifying suitable charitable trusts and foundations, Lottery and statutory funding opportunities and developing applications tailored to individual projects and funders.
Our expertise covers charitable trust fundraising, Lottery and statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major gifts, individual giving, legacy campaigns, capital appeals, fundraising events, digital fundraising and wider income generation.
We also offer organisational support, tailored to the needs and objectives of each charity or not-for-profit. Whether you need help with a specific project or a broader fundraising challenge, we can discuss the most appropriate approach.
Yes. Our project-based fundraising research and grant application packages start from £500. Depending on your requirements, support can include funder research, bid writing or a combination of both. Find out more about our fees and project-based support.
Yes. We provide ongoing consultancy as well as short-term, project-based and advisory support. The scope of work is agreed around your organisation's needs and priorities.
Yes. We focus heavily on sustainable income generation. By matching technical audience insight with deep trust research, we build structured cases for support, multi-channel plans, and long-term capital or revenue programmes designed to secure lasting institutional backing.
A freelance writer handles the transactional task of drafting an application. As a fundraising consultancy, Raisor offers an integrated, strategic team. We blend high-impact bid writing with broad-scope project management, comprehensive trust research, and public relations expertise to build a sustainable commercial model for your cause.
Yes. Through our own expertise and wider network of associates, we can provide interim management, executive coaching, training, mentoring and specialist advisory support, depending on your requirements.