Grantmakers provide vital funding for many charities. However, over-reliance on grants can lead to financial instability, exposing organisations to risks such as budget shortfalls, programme disruptions, and, in extreme cases, closure. As competition for grants intensifies, it is more important than ever for charities to diversify their voluntary income streams to safeguard their future.
In this session, we’ll discuss how to strategically use grants without becoming dependent, as well as practical ways to expand and diversify your charity’s income base. You’ll learn from organisations that have successfully reduced grant dependency and discover actionable strategies to strengthen your charity’s financial resilience.
Stuart Chell is an experienced fundraiser specialising in high-value fundraising, Christian charities and fundraiser formation. Stuart founded and is currently Chief Executive of Chell Perkins Ltd, which provides affordable fundraising consultancy, training, and outsourced delivery services for small to medium-sized charities. Stuart has an MA in Philanthropic Studies and is developing My Fundraising College, a new fundraising e-learning platform for fundraisers and charity leaders. As part of his work, he supports and trains charities in diversifying their voluntary income sources.
