Drawing on a wide range of charity and commercial experience, I specialise in grant, charitable trust & foundation applications, fundraising strategy development, and individual giving programmes for charities and not-for-profit organisations.

I have a history of raising funds for environmental, international development, advice, health & wellbeing, heritage, and children's charities.

Amongst other highlights, I have secured £1.25 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, £1.15 million from the National Lottery Community Fund; £250,000 from the Landfill Communities Fund, £150,000 from the EU’s LEADER programme, £90,000 from the Henry Smith Charity, £75,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, £75,000 from BBC Children in Need and over £2.5 million from individuals through cash appeals, regular giving and donor acquisition. 

My clients include:

  • Vincent Wildlife Trust
  • South West Heritage Trust
  • Penny Brohn Cancer Care
  • Avon Wildlife Trust
  • Citizens Advice Taunton
  • Bath City Farm 
  • Children’s charity ERIC 
“Richard is a great guy to work with - totally committed and works as an integrated part of the team even as a contractor. He has great experience and track record in major grants fundraising in particular. I would recommend Richard to any charity.” Chief Executive Officer, Triodos Bank (formerly Chief Executive Officer, Avon Wildlife Trust)

Get in touch to discover how I can help your organisation fund project and core costs: