Fundraising & Income Generation

Creating positive change requires more than passion. It demands financial resilience and strategic thinking.

We help Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations build resilient, values-led fundraising and income generation strategies, so they can secure funding without compromising their mission.

At Urban Curiosity, we focus on creating compelling donor communications, forging meaningful partnerships and developing unrestricted income streams that provide long-term financial stability.

WAYS WE HELP

We offer fundraising and income generation consultancy tailored to the needs of your organisation or project, including:

fundraising strategy
& bid writing

Developing clear, compelling proposals that reflect your mission and speak to what funders need to see.


Helping you work out which funders are worth pursuing now, later or not at all, so your efforts are targeted and realistic.


Building a focused pipeline of funders aligned with your values, capacity and priorities.


Supporting joint bids and collaborative campaigns that amplify your impact.


Translating complex, people-centred work into confident, funder-ready language.

Campaign Development
& Donor Communications

Helping clarify your appeal and case for support, so funders and donors take action and support your organisation.

Crafting compelling stories, case studies and campaign content that showcase your impact.

Nurturing prospects and donor relationships through thoughtful cultivation plans, stewardship journeys and regular touchpoints.


Supporting donor visits, events and behind-the-scenes engagement that builds trust and connection.

Producing clear, human-centred impact reports that demonstrate results and deepen donor confidence.

Corporate & Philanthropic Partnerships

Identifying and securing values-aligned corporate and philanthropic partners

Developing strategic partnerships with statutory funders, corporate sponsors and philanthropists.

Creating initiatives that bring donors and communities together in meaningful ways.

Diversified Income Streams
& Unrestricted Funding

We help organisations reduce reliance on grants by developing alternative revenue streams, including:

Consultancy and advisory services that help you package your knowledge and experience into a revenue-generating offer.

Training and curriculum design that monetises your expertise and strengthens your sector.

Creative programming with developing workshops, events and paid experiences that align with your mission.

Venue hire and space activation that turns your physical space into a revenue-generating asset that supports community impact.

why work with us?

With over 20 years’ experience in fundraising, philanthropy and partnerships, we bring deep insight into what funders look for, how to craft compelling funding bids and how to cultivate lasting relationships with donors and supporters.

We cut through complexity, focus on what works and help you build financial sustainability without losing sight of your mission.

Our track record includes:

delivering
fundraising
strategies

We’ve helped organisations including London
Business School, the London School
of Economics, Holborn Community Association, London Symphony Orchestra and East End Community Foundation.

effective
collaborative
giving approach

To secure the custodianship of The Women’s Library collection and develop a strong pipeline of donors for the Life Chances campaign to tackle child poverty, digital exclusion and older people isolation across the East End.

winning over
£1 million in
grant funding

From trusts, foundations, corporate and statutory funders for projects on social mobility, business model innovation in the context of extreme poverty, London’s gang culture and social entrepreneurship.

Let’s Build a Resilient Future Together

If you need strategic fundraising support or want to develop an unrestricted income strategy, let’s talk.

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    Mrs S Elie MBE

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