Strategic Review 2026

Each year, Giving Insight offers a limited number of UK charitable organisations the opportunity to step back and reset fundraising direction with senior, independent insight.

We work with up to two charities through a focused strategic review designed to strengthen decision-making, sharpen fundraising priorities and align boards and leadership around what “good” looks like.

For the 2026 programme, we will work with two UK-based organisations through a subsidised Strategic Review, offered on a fixed-fee basis*.

This is a selective programme. We prioritise organisations where we believe the work could meaningfully influence future direction and performance.

What the Strategic Review covers

The review is tailored to your context, but typically includes:

Review of fundraising strategy, structure and income mix
Conversations with key stakeholders (usually CEO, Fundraising Director and/or Trustees)
A light-touch sense-check of pipeline, prospects and positioning
Consideration of board understanding, expectations and role in fundraising
A concise written report highlighting risks, opportunities and recommended next steps

The emphasis is on clarity and judgement — helping you understand what is really shaping fundraising performance and where to focus next.

Who this is for

The Strategic Review is likely to be most relevant for UK-based organisations that:

Are ambitious, but feel fundraising is harder than it should be
Want clearer strategy and stronger foundations for growth
Have a supportive board, but one that is not always aligned or confident around fundraising
Are approaching a key moment of change, opportunity or decision-making
Value independent, experienced perspective

How to express interest

If you would like to be considered for the 2026 window, please complete the online submission of interest form here.

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*Each year, Giving Insight selects a small number of organisations to receive this work on a subsidised basis, reflecting our commitment to making senior, independent strategic insight accessible at key moments.