Testimonials

Working with Craigmyle has been transformative, exceeding our expectations and aligning perfectly with our school’s values and vision

By delivering an in-depth feasibility study, Craigmyle was a huge help in getting our capital campaign off the ground. Their advice, training, and wealth of campaign experience has been invaluable and their upbeat approach makes working with them a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Craigmyle has become an established member of the FAB team working closely with its chair to the benefit of the charity. Their guidance, professionalism and delivery are highly valued, and an important part of our growth plan.

Craigmyle’s professionalism, expertise and can-do approach was key to securing our NLHF development grant. Their support throughout the application process was outstanding, and we’re thrilled to have them on board for the next phase, securing partnership funding for the Delivery phase application submission

Craigmyle worked with us and other specialists to prepare and submit a major £17.7 million Levelling Up Fund application to the UK Government. This complex scheme and application required collaboration across many disciplines under significant time pressure. Craigmyle were highly professional, competent, and responsive throughout, ultimately securing the full funding we sought. We are now working with them again on a related project.

When you arrived, it felt manageable for the first time – both the possibility of funding, and also how we would be able to incorporate heritage activities into our mission. We are so grateful – for the vision and energy and detail you have brought.

We found ourselves facing a very uncertain future before we contacted Craigmyle, but working with them has unlocked the direction forward. By conducting a strategic review and implementing a methodology for succession planning, fundraising, programme and organisational development, they have greatly helped us along the road to resilience and future sustainability. A steep learning curve for the Trustees, but an essential one!”

Working with Craigmyle has been a breath of fresh air. They have given us a welcome new perspective on our previous fundraising approach and helped us launch a successful new patrons scheme.

We were immensely fortunate to have Christine from Craigmyle managing our capital fundraising campaign. We had an ambitious target, but she led us to success with energy, clarity and determination. I recommend Craigmyle unreservedly.”

Craigmyle were a vital part of our project’s success. Without their help we would have struggled to secure the significant grants required as match funding for our National Lottery Heritage Fund Round two application. Together, we’ve reached our target, ensuring the restoration and preservation of our world-famous stained glass.

I was looking for someone who had the ability to hit the ground running. Their contribution has been reassuring and was priceless. 60% of our income comes from trusts and livery companies. We would have had a six-month hiatus in fundraising and we might have been unable to meet some of our commitments, but that has not happened. Keeping in touch with our long-term funders has been even more important during the pandemic to ensure they recognise how we are adapting our services.

I wanted to let you know how grateful we are and to extend my congratulations on Craigmyle’s 60th Anniversary.

Craigmyle’s expertise and experience has been invaluable in ensuring a dynamic and effective fundraising strategy.

This is a really exciting opportunity for the Settlement and securing support from the Mayor’s Skills for Londoners Capital Fund is a vital part for the projects. Craigmyle has been an immense support to us.“

I have nothing but gratitude and admiration for your services here.

It is with great gratitude that I write to thank you for your advice and help to the Appeals Office in applying for the Lottery Aid. What a surprise to know this was granted.

I know only too well how difficult it is to raise money with so many worthy charities competing. I can only send you my warmest congratulations on the magnificent sum you have already achieved.

We are a substantial charity and it is important that we do things correctly and in the most effective way. Craigmyle’s coaching has ensured this and we still turn to them regularly for advice.”

Many of us approached the idea of professional fundraising consultants with much scepticism and firmly believed that we knew better just how things were done in Jersey. But the quiet professionalism and lack of hard sell won us over and they were appointed as advisors to the Appeal. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the strategies suggested to us by Craigmyle have been crucial in the success of the Appeal.

It is a pleasing moment to look back over the last two years and reflect on a very beneficial association with Craigmyle and your assistance at every stage with our most successful Development Appeal.

During my career in the voluntary sector I have worked with Craigmyle with three different charities and on each occasion Craigmyle have proved their ability to successfully adapt and apply their approach to greatly differing circumstances.