Fundraising Consultants Northern Ireland

Supporting charities in Armagh, Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, and Newry

Northern Ireland Fundraising Outlook – 2025

Charities across Northern Ireland face increasing challenges. Economic uncertainties are placing further pressure on donors and institutional funders, with demand for their resources continuing to grow.

Key issues include:

• Supporting Older People: Charities aiding older individuals must address the rising cost of living and its impact on vulnerable communities.
• Children and Education: Disadvantaged children risk falling further behind in education due to the compounded effects of food poverty and financial strain.
• Environmental and Wildlife Organisations: These sectors are expected to face funding challenges as resources are stretched.
• Reduced Local Authority Funding: Ongoing cutbacks are limiting service delivery to those most in need.

What We Do

To navigate and succeed in a tight financial market it is crucial organisations develop meaningful connections with donors. Simply writing to a donor is not going to improve your income. We can help you build relationships with key actors, help open doors and get your charity noticed. This is central to our work.

Since 2003, we’ve been raising vital income for charities, enabling them to sustain and grow their services.

With fundraising consultants based in Northern Ireland, we have in-depth knowledge of the funding landscape, including opportunities from Government, Trusts, Foundations, Companies, Major Donors, and Lottery Funds.

We work with charities of all sizes, across all sectors, providing comprehensive fundraising, strategic planning, and communications consultancy. Whether working on a high-profile assignment like corporate fundraising for RSPB NI or supporting grassroots charities, our approach is always tailored and impactful.

Our Areas of Expertise

• Trust/Foundation Fundraising & Research
• Action Planning
• Networking on your behalf
• Corporate Fundraising
• Major Gift Fundraising
• Lottery Fundraising
• Government Bid Writing
• Interim Fundraising Management
• Arts & Heritage Fundraising

Why Choose Abbey Solutions?

• 22 Years of Experience: An international consultancy with a local approach, supported by the expertise of 21 highly skilled consultants.
• Results-Focused: We only take on assignments where we can make a significant difference and deliver measurable outcomes.
• End-to-End Support: We don’t just provide strategies – we help you implement them to maximise impact.
• Donor Engagement: Building and nurturing donor relationships is at the heart of what we do.

Contact Us

For tailored fundraising solutions and support across Northern Ireland, get in touch today.