About Us
Fundraising Skills UK Ltd
Fundraising Skills is an e-learning training organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne established in 2002. We work with Tutors, IT Specialists and External Moderators to ensure schools, sports clubs, charities and community groups get the right combination of accredited training, tutor expertise and flexibility. All our courses are accredited by the NCFE.
We have trained and accredited over 1000 schools and community groups across the UK. See the testimonials page for some of their comments.
Contact
Fundraising Skills Ltd
PO Box 306
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5ZH
Telephone 0191 276 3261
Email info@fundraisingskills.co.uk
Website www.fundraisingskills.co.uk
Company registration number 05849152
Office Hours
The Fundraising Skills office is open 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions of enrolment our courses are available here.
Team Members
Louise Germaney, Course Director
Following a degree in Sports Development and ten years experience in grants assessment, Louise was one of the original National Lottery assessors in the mid nineties. She has assessed and distributed funds for education for many public and charitable bodies. A qualified trainer with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development and a member of the Institute of Fundraising
David Poppitt, Tutor
With over 20 years experience in managing campaigns for health and educational organisations, David raised over £4million as Appeals Director for the Christie Hospital. As Chairman of Broughton Park rugby club he has created a youth development charity. With experience as Development Director at Bolton School and as a Consultant, he is well known in the field of income generation for schools featuring in a number of Teacher TV programmes on fundraising. David is the author of the best selling "The School Fundraiser" and an active member of the Institute of Fundraising and a founder member of the Institute of Development Professionals in Education.
RMS Sports Consultants
Produced the Certificate in Sports Funding in association with Fundraising Skills. They specialise in project development within the sports sector. Specific areas of work include funding applications, bespoke workshops, strategies, development plans, studies and reviews. In 3 years RMS has raised £1.5million to support various sports related projects. RMS prides itself on producing high quality and detailed work which will help clients move forward and achieve results.
www.rmssportsconsultants.co.uk
Victoria Ireland, Tutor
Victoria has a strong fundraising background gained during 12 years in the not-for-profit sector. A senior fundraiser at British Waterways and HelpAge International, Victoria now specialises in funding strategies, capital appeals, trust and institutional fundraising and grants management. As an assessor for the Big Lottery Fund and Children in Need she also understands the grant making perspective. She enjoys training and mentoring, helping others develop their fundraising capacity and drawing on her wide experience.
Tenika Ah-Wan, Tutor
Tenika has worked in the charity sector as a fundraising trainer for over 10 years As Director for the Level Ten Arts development agency and Head of Fundraising with BTEG, she managed a Fundraising Training Project to train 75 BME organisations to achieve their Institute of Fundraising Certificate. Tenika has worked with a range of large and small charities from arts, faith and BME organisations. She lectures on an International Masterclass programme providing training to European fundraisers and is a regular speaker at Third sector conferences; including the Institute of Fundraising and the Directory of Social Change annual conventions.
Ellouise James, Course Administrator
Ellouise is a highly experienced administrator managing accreditation procedures and student enrolment at Fundraising Skills. Having completed FE training in Business and Admin, she worked as a Conveyancing Secretary and for the NHS as an Administration Officer and PA. Ellouise is also a Counsellor and as a hobby has her own pet website.
Conferences, Workshops and Bespoke Fundraising Training
Fundraising Skills can deliver a range of specialist fundraising training and workshops by arrangement. Here is a list of our contributions to regional and national conferences and workshops:
Factors in School Funding Success
National Bursars Association, 5th March 2009
Fundraising for School Improvement
Osiris 1 day INSET programme, November 2009 onwards
Update on Grants Available to Schools
School Financial Management Conference, London Jan 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Trusts and Foundation Funding for Schools
National Confederation of Parent and Teacher Associations, various regional Conferences, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
Lancashire County Council Extended Schools Conference, July 2008
Developing a Fundraising Strategy
Exploring Children's Rights and Funding Opportunities for Participation Work Conference, Carnegie Trust, London Oct 2006
Maximising Income from Extended School Services
Capita Conferences, June 2008
Accessing Funding & Sponsorship for your Eco-Schools Initiatives
School Financial Management Conference 2008
Update on Grants Available to Schools
Financial Planning In An Era Of Greater Independence, School Financial Management Conference, London Jan 2006 and 2007
Applying to Trusts and Foundations
National Confederation of Parent and Teacher Associations, various regional Conferences, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
Developing a Fundraising Strategy
Exploring Children's Rights and Funding Opportunities for Participation Work Conference, Carnegie Trust, London Oct 2006
Bespoke Training Days
- DfES Community Champions Award Winners, NE England
- Northumberland Healthy Schools Partnership
- The Scarman Trust 'Can Do' and 'Big Boost' Events
Please contact us to discuss your training requirements.
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