Since 2010 ACE dance and music has worked with The Affordable Fundraiser on a series of short term projects securing funds for staff, project work and the major capital redevelopment of the company’s office and dance studio facility, ACE Space. The Affordable Fundraiser’s flexible service has enabled ACE dance and music to maximise the effectiveness of its fundraising – bringing vital skills and knowledge into the organisation when it is most needed.
Service cost to ACE dance and music (ex VAT): £20,138
Funding secured: £322,300
‘James came on-board at a crucial time, when ACE dance and music needed to raise substantial funds. His approach is straight forward and effective, he concisely put into words the needs of the company and identified trusts that made considerable pledges. Our experience of working with James has been enjoyable and very beneficial. It has enabled ACE to complete its capital redevelopment and raise funds that will help us develop our outreach work. There is no doubt we will continue to work with James.’
Ian Parmel, CEO
In March 2014 Birmingham Royal Ballet recruited The Affordable Fundraiser to complete a vital Arts Council England application to secure funds for its ‘Nott Just Ballet’ community education programme. With only two weeks to meet the deadline, James worked with staff at BRB and project partner organisation, The Renewal Trust, to complete the application, which was subsequently successful.
Service cost to BRB (ex VAT): £1,000
Funding secured: £33,830
‘James was a pleasure to work with and we were delighted with the outcome. A complicated partnership project with only 2 weeks to complete the application! James’ knowledge and experience guided our thinking, from which he extracted the salient points and articulated them brilliantly in the application. We wouldn’t hesitate to use The Affordable Fundraiser in the future.’
Pearl Chesterman, Director of Engagement & Participation
When Manchester Camerata began work with The Affordable Fundraiser in June 2011, they already had a strong track record in trusts and grants fundraising but were looking to expand the capacity of the team to allow development in other areas, as well as maximise their income from smaller trusts and foundations that they had not yet approached. Working closely with Camerata staff, The Affordable Fundraiser brought both knowledge of who to approach, and ideas of how to structure and present the work needing funds, yielding a wealth of grants from both regular and new donors for over eight years.
Service cost to Manchester Camerata (ex VAT): £85,275
Funding secured: £658,612
‘James’ expertise has enabled Manchester Camerata’s work to grow substantially in the last eight years. James has a wealth of knowledge about potential charitable trusts, foundations and other funders that Manchester Camerata can approach, and is able to align the priorities of these funders with Manchester Camerata’s priorities. He has a deep understanding of the arts and cultural sector and is able to articulate the outcomes of a range of participatory projects clearly to funders. His work has significantly increased our capacity and enabled us to plan our programme further ahead, therefore achieving higher quality outcomes for our participants.’
Bob Riley, Chief Executive
Other performing arts organisations we have worked with include:
Anjali Dance Company
Aurora Orchestra
Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Opera Company
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Cast in Doncaster
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
City Music Foundation
Dancefest
Ex Cathedra
Garsington Opera
Longborough Festival Opera
Mercurial Arts
The National Children’s Orchestra
Nutkhut
Oxford Lieder
The People’s Orchestra
Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
Sampad
Septura
The Tenebrae Choir