Client Testimonials — Abbey Solutions International
At Abbey Solutions, we are proud to work with diverse clients across the UK and internationally, including charities, NGOs, universities, and organisations in the social welfare, medical, environmental, arts, and education sectors.
Here’s what some of our clients say about partnering with us for fundraising consultancy, strategy, and income generation.
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Abbey Solutions International has supported the Royal Hospital Chelsea for over 6 years, raising over million in new income in that time. Pretty impressive!”
St Clare Hospice
“From start to finish, working with Abbey Solutions was friendly, professional, and straightforward. John matched us with a fantastic consultant who quickly understood the hospice sector, transformed our processes, and boosted our income. The real magic was how they focused on our needs, engaged our whole team, and improved communication with funders. I highly recommend Abbey Solutions for their professionalism and values.”
— Rosie Knowles, Director of Income Generation
ASSIST
“Abbey Solutions has been helping us secure health and education project funding from UK and Asian foundations for 10 years — improving the lives of thousands of young people.”
— Ranga Rao, CEO
PAX Peace
“Abbey Solutions International delivered a donor scoping and engagement plan for one of our programmes. Their expertise, attentive listening, and actionable recommendations were invaluable. We look forward to working together again.”
— Foteini Katzilaki, Business Development & Institutional Funding Manager
University of Sussex
“Abbey Solutions helped us develop a case for support and conduct donor mapping for the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme. They understood our work, conceptualised it for donors, and delivered with adaptability, detail, and humour. Highly recommended for NGOs and academia alike.”
— Laura Craggs, SSRP Programme Manager
Amref Health Africa
“John and Haidee-Laure reviewed our trusts and foundations fundraising, assessed our processes, and built a high-value donor pipeline. Their practical, tailored approach had an immediate impact. We hope to work with them again soon.”
— Katie Greywood, Head of Fundraising
St Helens Theatre Royal
“Claire from Abbey Solutions was exceptional — knowledgeable, helpful, and tireless in preparing our funding application. We highly recommend them for arts sector funding.”
— Chantelle Nolan, Director
Waterloo Uncovered
“As a young charity, fundraising is vital. John helped us design and run a recruitment process that secured the right person for the job. We couldn’t recommend Abbey Solutions more.”
— Mark Evans, CEO
Campaign for National Parks
“John Abbey’s strategic and practical advice helped us develop a realistic, achievable fundraising strategy, including trust pipelines and corporate outreach tailored to our reach.”
— Tomos Utting, Fundraising & Partnerships Officer
Avert
“Haidee-Laure reviewed our Trusts & Foundations fundraising and delivered strategic recommendations plus an extended prospect list. Her expertise and mentoring built my confidence and exceeded expectations.”
— Kate Harrison, Head of Programme Funding
RAFT
“John transformed our fundraising with vision, commitment, and the ability to turn ideas into actionable plans. He’s an essential part of our leadership team.”
— Leonor Stjepic, CEO
West of Scotland Regional Equality Council
“Our Abbey Solutions consultant provided templates, funding lists, and hands-on guidance. Thanks to their advice, we secured enterprise support and core funding. Truly invaluable.”
— Mohammed Razaq, WSREC
Quarriers
“Abbey Solutions delivered a concise, valuable fundraising report that guided our next steps.”
— Quarriers Director
British Forces Foundation
“Over the last five years, Abbey Solutions has helped us raise hundreds of thousands of pounds. Highly recommended.” — Mark Seymour, British Forces Foundation
United Response
“Abbey Solutions’ High-Net-Worth Individual appraisal helped us build a robust fundraising strategy for major donors.”
Lifelites
“Abbey Solutions’ trust fundraising support significantly increased our income, enabling us to help more life-limited and disabled children in hospices.”
— Simone Enefer-Doy, CEO
