Services & Fees

Consultancy

Using an external consultant like Diane, can be a useful flexible resource. Whether it be a few hours of advice, or a larger piece of work over days or months, right up to managing a charity for a period of time, she can bring new energy, enthusiasm and expertise to strengthen your organisation and increase your sustainability in the longer term.

Examples of the consultancy work Diane has undertaken to give an illustration of how people have worked with her in the recent past;

  • Offering advice and support in fundraising from Trusts and Foundations.
  • Mentoring sessions with your Director or CEO on specific areas of organisational management or managing change.
  • Setting up an organisation, including devising all polices and procedures as well as registration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation or Community Interest Company.
  • Talking through the best legal structure for your orgaisation.

FEES: Daily Consultancy Rate from £350 or £50 per hour for organisations with a turnover of less then 100K.  

Training

Diane is an experienced, reliable trainer with an excellent reputation. She can offer seminars in a wide range of topics.  The most popular include;

  • Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations (all levels).
  • Managing People (This can be tailored to staff or volunteer management).
  • Business Planning – Strategic organisational planning.
  • Introduction to Financial Management for Voluntary & Community Organisations.
  • Setting up your organisation (a snapshot of all areas to consider).

All training costs cover initial meeting, all handouts up to 20 participants.

Training can be delivered face to face or though webinar format using Zoom or Teams.

FEES for Full Day: £450-600 Half Day: £225-£300

Legal Status

Diane is an independent Freelance Consultant with Public Liability Insurance. She is a Sole Trader and pays her own TAX and National Insurance. She is not registered for VAT and therefore it is not payable within the above FEES.

References – Diane is happy to put you in touch with past clients on request.

Travel expenses are included within the costs above when within the London Area.