Scottish entrepreneur Tony Banks is looking to get hands-on with the charities he supports and know he’s making a real difference.
Meet the funders: Tony Banks
Charities with the scale and professionalism to deal with a large national partnership are what Lloyds Banking Group is looking for says Paul Turner, community and sustainable business director.
The People’s Postcode Trust is not your funder if you’re looking for core cost funding. If, however, you can demonstrate impact and work in local communities, you might be in luck, says the Trust’s head of charities Clara Govie.
Helen McEachern has taken the reins at ActionAid UK and the charity is preparing to refine its messaging and asks in 2012. We catch up with the fundraising director, just a few months before she heads off on maternity leave.
Charities should think about pitching for a partnership together, says Mike Kelly, head of CSR at KPMG.
This gambling company is looking for local partnerships and evidence of impact. A simple 'thank you' wouldn't go astray either.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Trust for an informal chat. But make sure you've read the website first.
Avril Gill, marketing manager at FirstGroup, says the company is still learning what makes a powerful charity partnership.
Linda Kelly, CEO at the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales, says that good governance and proof of results are key to receiving funding from her organisation.
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