Small Charity Essentials E-Learning™️
Learn how to lead your small charity with confidence, structure, and less stress—on your own schedule.
Trusted by:
"Bloomin' heck, I wish I’d had Small Charity Essentials 8 years ago, the time I would have saved."
- Sam Holdsworth, Clowns Without Borders
Leading a small charity is amazing, but can be tough - I know, because I’ve done it.
With 20 years of hands-on experience in small charities, I’ve faced the same fires you’re putting out: the funding gaps, the governance headaches, the never-ending to-do list. That’s exactly why I created this course - to give you the tools I wish I’d had.
Lead your small charity with clarity, confidence, and less overwhelm.
Inside this course, you’ll find practical guidance, ready-to-use resources, and a designed structure that helps you work smarter - not harder.
Go at your own pace, dip in when you need it, and feel more in control of your leadership.
What you'll get inside Small Charity Essentials E-Learning™️
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6 focused, practical modules you can complete any time
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Downloadable templates and cheat sheets to save you hours
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Real-world strategies that actually work in small, stretched teams
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The confidence to make smart decisions and stop second-guessing
Is this for you?
If you’re thinking...
“I don’t have time for professional development”
→ I get it. That’s why this one’s built in manageable chunks, available anytime, anywhere and with lifetime access.
“I’ve been doing this for years - I probably know this stuff.”
→ Even experienced leaders find gaps they didn’t know they had and new ways to lead with less stress.
“This feels like something I should be able to figure out myself.”
→ You could - but why struggle alone when the answers are right here?
“Can I afford this?”
→ This course is designed to be budget-friendly and high-impact
“How do I know if this will be worth the money?”
→ Fair question. If you’re used to doing everything yourself on a shoestring, spending money on a course can feel like a luxury. But this course isn’t just information - it’s a shortcut. It gives you clarity, confidence, and practical tools that can save you hours (and headaches) every single week. That’s a return on investment you’ll feel fast. Plus Small Charity Essentials E-Learning™️ is used and trusted by funders like Lloyds Bank Foundation and Restless Development for their small charity grantees.
Extras That Actually Make a Difference...
Small Charity Essentials is also available with BSL interpretation.
Designed with Access in Mind
Accessibility is part of how I do things - not an afterthought.
That’s why this course is available with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, making sure Deaf charity leaders can fully take part and benefit too.
If you need support in another format, just reach out - this course is here to work for you.
What You’ll Learn
Module 1: Get Your House in Order
Build strong foundations from the start.
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Recruit and support trustees and volunteers
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Put the right systems in place
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Set up good governance without the guesswork
Module 2: Nail Your Strategy
Get clear on where you’re going and how you’ll get there.
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Find your North Star
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Use needs assessments & co-production
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Map it all out with a simple Theory of Change
Module 3: Design & Measure What Works
Confidently shape programmes that deliver real impact.
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Plan strong, structured programmes
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Use logical frameworks
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Monitor and evaluate without drowning in data
Module 4: Budget Smart for Fundraising Success
Get your numbers working for you, not against you.
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Build full-cost recovery budgets
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Use stretch budgeting to guide your fundraising
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Track your finances with confidence
Module 5: Fundraise & Communicate with Confidence
Raise funds and tell your story with purpose and personality.
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Build multi-income fundraising strategies
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Nail your messaging and brand
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Connect with the right audiences online
Module 6: Lead Well & Stay Resilient
Small charity leadership can be tough - but it can be joyful.
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Keep developing your charity (and yourself)
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Manage the juggle
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Prioritise wellbeing without guilt
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Know where to turn for support
Take It at Your Pace
No deadlines. No pressure. Just practical tools, expert advice, and a supportive community -ready when you are.
What It Costs (and Why It’s Worth It)
£295 for everything - no hidden extras.
Pay once and get lifetime access to the full course, downloadable templates, monthly drop-in sessions, and our private WhatsApp community of 100+ small charity leaders.
Prefer to spread the cost? You can pay in two instalments of £147.50.
Got questions? I've got answers...
20 Years of Learning - So You Don’t Have to Work it Out the Hard Way
I’ve spent 20 years in the small charity sector, leading through chaos, learning the hard way, and earning a Master’s in Charity Management (top 10% of my class).
I turned a charity in crisis into a multi-award-winning organisation that supported more people in one year than in the previous 20 combined.
Now I’ve distilled everything I’ve learned into this course - so you can skip the overwhelm and lead with confidence from day one.