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Fundraising and Income Diversification for Local Authorities

  • Writer: Ruth Fawcett
    Ruth Fawcett
  • Sep 10
  • 2 min read

Local authorities are facing unprecedented challenges. Reduced budgets and increasing demand mean councils must find new ways to sustain the services that matter — from libraries and heritage sites to festivals, museums, and the arts.


At Fundraising Consultant Yorkshire, we specialise in helping local authorities and public sector partners develop sustainable fundraising strategies and unlock new sources of income. Our experience includes working with Wakefield Council, Leeds City Council, North Yorkshire Council, and several NHS bodies, delivering real results even in difficult times.


How We Support Councils and Cultural Services

We provide tailored fundraising consultancy to enable councils to diversify their income streams and reduce reliance on core funding. Recent success includes:

  • Corporate support strategies generating over £250,000 per annum.

  • Winning bids from statutory sources, including Arts Council England (£150,000) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (£100,000).

  • Individual giving campaigns raising £12,000.

  • Facilitating beneficial partnerships (sponsorship and partnerships) with external governmental bodies and cultural partners.

  • Trust and foundation fundraising to secure long-term sustainability.

  • Major donor engagement to unlock transformational gifts.

  • Local authority funding of £40,000.


Proven ROI

Our strategies don’t just raise money — they deliver value. A recent project achieved a 900% return on investment (ROI), demonstrating how the right fundraising approach can unlock extraordinary impact for local services.


Why Work With Us?

We combine on-the-ground knowledge of councils and NHS bodies with national expertise in:

  • Fundraising strategies for local authorities.

  • Income diversification for culture and heritage.

  • Securing grants and statutory funding

  • Corporate sponsorship and philanthropic giving.


By tailoring strategies to your unique cultural assets, we help councils:

  • Protect and grow cultural services.

  • Attract new investment from businesses, donors, and funders.

  • Build sustainable income for the future.


If your local authority is looking for expert support with fundraising and income diversification for culture, heritage and the arts, please get in touch today.

 
 
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