Trust Fundraising Training – Abbey Solutions

Empower Your Fundraising Success with Proven Strategies

At Abbey Solutions, we deliver specialist Trust Fundraising Training designed to equip both new and experienced fundraisers with the skills, strategies, and confidence to secure significant grants from charitable trusts and foundations.

Our training combines practical tools, sector insights, and real-world case studies to ensure participants leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately — from building a high-quality prospect pipeline to crafting winning proposals.

Who Our Training is For

We offer tailored trust fundraising courses for:

  • Fundraisers new to trust and foundation fundraising

  • Experienced fundraisers seeking to refine and elevate their approach

Whether you work for a small community charity or a large national organisation, our courses are designed to meet your specific needs.

Course Formats & Locations

Our two-day trust fundraising courses are available:

  • Online – accessible worldwide

  • In-person – in central London, with potential expansion to other UK cities based on demand

We also offer bespoke, in-house training programmes tailored to your organisation’s fundraising priorities.

What You Will Learn

Our training covers the full spectrum of trust and foundation fundraising essentials, including:

1. Fundamentals of Trust Fundraising

  • The role and importance of trust fundraising in the charity sector

  • Understanding different types of trusts, from small family foundations to large multi-million-pound funders

  • Key components: donor mapping, pipeline development, initial contact, appeal writing, and transparency

2. Researching Prospective Trusts

  • How to use specialist databases and online tools effectively

  • Identifying the right funders for your cause

  • Aligning proposals with funders’ priorities without compromising your mission

3. Crafting Compelling Proposals

  • Writing persuasively to capture funders’ attention

  • Using storytelling to inspire empathy and engagement

  • Preparing clear, detailed, and transparent budgets

4. Building Long-Term Funder Relationships

  • Consistent and effective communication

  • Demonstrating impact to encourage repeat funding

  • Stewardship strategies for sustainable relationships

5. Compliance and Reporting

  • Understanding funding regulations and legal obligations

  • Accurate reporting for financial transparency and trust

6. Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analysing successful fundraising campaigns

  • Learning from challenges and adapting strategies

Why Choose Abbey Solutions for Trust Fundraising Training?

  • Proven Track Record – Decades of combined experience in securing trust and foundation funding for charities of all sizes

  • Practical Focus – Every session is designed for immediate application in your work

  • Sector Expertise – Delivered by senior consultants with first-hand experience winning high-value grants

Secure Your Place

Invest in your fundraising success and join our next Trust Fundraising Training course. Gain the skills, confidence, and strategies to compete — and win — in the competitive world of trust and foundation fundraising.

📧 Email: gosia@abbeysolutions.co.uk
📞 Call: +44 (0)207 859 4701

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