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
Anne Daly, Tutor
A highly experienced business and investment professional, now applying those skills to the education and charity sector. Specialising in business planning for statutory grant applications (particularly neighbourhood nurseries), Anne has also set up and managed large Out of School Clubs. She is an active community fundraiser and has helped over 50 local groups raise funds.
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
Emily Anderson MBA, Tutor
Emily has extensive experience of writing tenders from £2k to £950m, project evaluations, marketing and management consultancy. She has produced tenders for organisations including Sarina Russo and A4e and led project teams through the production of PQQ.S , ITTS and proposals. With cross-sector experience, working with organisations from construction to social care, serving the whole spectrum of tendering needs, Emily now lectures in Marketing at Leeds University and is involved in the development of procurement excellence and tendering standards.
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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