Fundraising Consultants – Scotland

Fundraising Planning and Implementation

Charities in Scotland are operating in an increasingly competitive funding environment. Economic uncertainty, increased demand for services, and shifting donor priorities continue to create significant challenges (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations).

Abbey Solutions delivers fundraising consultancy, strategic planning, and implementation support tailored to your specific organisation and programme of activity. Services include hands-on fundraising, interim management, charity business planning, and governance support, including due diligence and GDPR compliance – all designed to ensure long-term organisational resilience.

Penny Cole – Lead Consultant, Scotland

Penny Cole brings more than 40 years of experience in the third sector. Based near Glasgow, she has held senior leadership positions with NCVO, Quarriers, United Response, and Stonham Housing. Her expertise combines strategic planning and practical fundraising delivery, helping charities unlock sustainable income streams and strengthen organisational capacity.

Our Expertise

Abbey Solutions offers bespoke services for Scottish charities, including:

  • Fundraising and Strategy
  • Trust and foundation fundraising, including prospect research and bid development
  • Strategic and action planning for sustainable income growth
  • Corporate fundraising planning and partnership development
  • Donor Development
  • Legacy fundraising programme design
  • Major donor fundraising and relationship management
  • Lottery funding applications and project viability assessments
  • Arts and heritage application support, including National Lottery Heritage Fund

Organisational Capacity

  • Government bid writing and partnership facilitation
  • Interim fundraising and communications leadership
  • Recruitment support for fundraising teams
  • Mentoring and training for fundraising professionals
  • Merger advisory services and charity business planning
  • Due diligence and GDPR compliance and health check

Why Choose Abbey Solutions

Realistic Goals, Measurable Results
We take on assignments only where we can deliver meaningful impact. Our work begins with a thorough assessment of your objectives and capacity to ensure achievable, measurable outcomes.

Transparent and Competitive Fees

Our fees are competitive and transparent. Each project is led by a senior consultant, supported by a network of associates, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for investment.

Recent Clients in Scotland

Space Scotland
Provided corporate fundraising and strategic planning services to support organisational growth.

Safe Strong and Free Project (SSF)
Supported a Highland-based abuse prevention programme with successful Lottery and Trust fundraising bids.

Quarriers
Delivered interim management, business development, and senior staff recruitment during a 15-month engagement.

Befriend a Child
Partnered with an Aberdeen-based children’s charity to deliver trust and foundation fundraising support, including bid writing and donor engagement.

Get in Touch

For more information about our fundraising consultancy services and how we can support your charity or not-for-profit organisation, contact Joanna at abbeysolutions.co.uk or visit our contact page.

Good to know: Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel

Established for the purposes of overseeing enhanced self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland. Good Fundraising