Author Archives: Charles Sellers

Denby Grange

Denby Grange CAC is a local sports club based in Overton, Wakefield. Good Fundraising was approached to help secure the funding necessary to extend and refurbish the clubhouse and to make it more suitable for wider community use. We developed a plan based on applications to trusts and foundations and landfill tax funders and were delighted when all funds were successfully raised and the building opened in the summer of 2024. Read More

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CTA

Community Transport Association (CTA), is a national membership body with members from across all four nations. Good Fundraising provide governance support and a clerking service ensuring the smooth operation of the Board of Trustees. We organise Trustee and Sub-committee meetings, help with Trustee recruitment and support the AGM. Strong governance is essential to the heath and development of any organisation and it has been wonderful to be part of CTA’s growth and development over the last few years. Read More

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Autism Plus

Autism Plus adds value to lives through specialised care and support or adults and young people with autism, neurodiverse conditions, learning disabilities and mental health conditions. The charity runs social enterprises, supported living options, provides training services, employment support and work experience opportunities. Autism Plus empowers neurodiverse adults and young people with disabilities to lead independent lives with choice at the heart of everything they do. Offering adults and young people a choice in where to live, who to live with (or not), the chance to work or learn new skills, support to develop relationships and friendships, and live fulfilling and rewarding lives. Good Fundraising carried out a fundraising review and feasibility study for Autism Plus for the potential £5 million pound development work of their Park House Barns site. The study provided Autism Plus with a targeted look at the funding landscape, consulted with all stakeholders, provided a list of funding prospects, showed the gifting pyramid for different levels of investment and highlighted risks. Our work helped to shape board decisions. Read More

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Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

The Armstrong Hall in Thornbury, is a much-loved venue for the performing arts and an important community space for the people of Thornbury that sadly closed during the pandemic and has not been able to re-open. Good Fundraising has previously undertaken an extensive fundraising review of the facility investigating the feasibility of a capital appeal for the site. Currently, Good Fundraising is working closely with a team of committed local volunteers, Thornbury Community Arts, to develop a realistic fundraising strategy and raise the funds required to refurbish and open the facility. Read More

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