Hello, I am Caroline and I work with individuals and organisations seeking funding and the funders who fund them.

I have over 22 years experience, including over 11 years at the National Lottery Community Fund rising to Regional Head.

Working with funders and those seeking funding gives me a unique dual perspective enabling me to deliver practical funding and development services to charitable organisations, and support to funders in effective grant making and giving.

Working with:


Non profits, Charitable organisations, local authorities, social enterprises and on an individual basis


Large and small funders including Trusts, Foundations, Consultancies, the private sector and high net worth individuals


Support for everyone:

  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Board development and governance
  • Project management
  • Evaluation and Research
  • Funding strategies, policy and implementation
  • Strategy, planning and development

Community Matters

I have known and worked with Caroline for many years. Most recently in my role as Chief Officer at Community Matters Yorkshire. Throughout that time she has always been extremely professional, knowledgable, and supportive and has been our go to person. She has a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience about funding, partners, policies, and the Sector which is second to none.

John Wilson

What our Client says

I have known and worked with Caroline for many years from when I worked for CISWO to my current position as Enterprise Consultant. Throughout that time she has always been extremely professional, knowledgable, and supportive about any work queries, partnership development, or general signposting I have needed. She has a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience about funding, partners, policies, and the Sector which is second to none.

Jo Boardman Consultant

Caroline and I have come across each other over many years in various guises. Caroline has always been really open and wanting to work together in partnership to achieve mutual aims. She is really reliable would always deliver. I really enjoyed working with her.

Peg Alexander Presenter TV/Screen and Charity CEO
Not For Profits

Not For Profits

Advice and training for people and organisations new to fund-raising or with limited experience

Organisational health checks and development support

Funders and Corporates

Funders and Corporates

Advice and training for individuals and organisations who would like to start or develop their giving or grant making.

Corporate Social Responsibility strategies and effective giving