Our services
Explore Sailfin’s charity consultancy services across strategy, governance, finance, communications, fundraising, service design, impact, and leadership. Each service can be delivered as a short, focused piece of work or as part of a wider programme.
Who’s it for
If you want practical support that strengthens decision-making and delivery, our services are designed to meet you where you are.
Chief executives & senior leaders
Support to clarify priorities, strengthen operations, and build confidence in decisions.
Trustees, boards, & subcommittees
Support to improve governance, assurance, and strategic oversight.
Fundraising, communications, & programme leads
Practical help to build plans, strengthen propositions, improve services, and evidence impact.
What you get
A set of services you can pick up individually, with clear outcomes, practical deliverables, and a partnership approach.
Strategy & Planning
Strategic planning support to clarify direction, align stakeholders, set priorities, and create an actionable plan.
Governance & Assurance
Advice on frameworks, trustee development, risk management, and compliance to strengthen accountability and decision-making.
Finance & Sustainability
Budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning to support sustainability and improve financial confidence.
Brand & Communications
Messaging and communications support to sharpen your proposition and improve reach, engagement, and trust.
Fundraising & Income Generation
Fundraising strategy, propositions, and pipeline planning to diversify income and build a workable plan.
Programmes & Services
Service design and improvement support to strengthen delivery models, user experience, and outcomes.
Impact & Evaluation
Outcomes frameworks and evaluation planning that support learning and stronger evidence for funders.
People & Culture
Leadership development and change support to strengthen culture, capability, and resilience.
How we work
Across all services, we keep things practical, collaborative, and focused on implementation.
Discover
We listen, review what already exists, and understand your context, constraints, and ambitions.
Plan
We clarify the outcome, agree priorities, and define the deliverables and approach.
Deliver
We work alongside your team to deliver practical outputs, build capability, and create momentum.
Practical & collaborative
“Sailfin helped us move from uncertainty to a clear plan. The work was practical, collaborative, and focused on outcomes we could deliver.”
CEO, Homelessness charity
FAQs
A few common questions about working with Sailfin.
Do we need to commit to a long programme?
No. Many clients start with a short, focused piece of work. We can scale support if and when it is useful.
Can services be combined?
Yes. Many charities work across areas, for example strategy and governance, or fundraising and communications.
What happens after we get in touch?
We will arrange a pro bono initial consultation, then suggest a clear next step and options for scope and cost.