client case studies
Client case studies
These case studies demonstrate effective fundraising. In the last five years, Tarnside has helped raise over £25 million, usually with costs of less than 5%.
Often written in our clients' own words, they illustrate challenges overcome and lessons learned on recent projects. The case studies explain how Tarnside contributed to the process and we trust they will provide you with food for thought.
The client view from Abbeyfield Esk Moors and Abbeyfield Ilkley
Business & strategic planning with Finchale College
Major gift fundraising with Abbeyfield Ilkley and Girlguiding UK
In-house or outsourcing? Whether to use a consultant or an in-house team. A case study with Girlguiding UK.
Group Adventure Houses with Girlguiding UK
Fundraising for Abbeyfield UK – Esk Moors 
This is a heart-warming story which will inspire you in your own campaign. £3m has been raised in only 20 months at a cost of 3%, enabling this tiny community in the remote North York Moors to purchase land on which to build much-needed facilities for their older residents.
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(approx. 808kb pdf file)
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Strategic Re-alignment at Finchale Training College
An analysis of work with the Directors and Principal of a college providing vocational training and rehabilitation for disabled adults. It involved an initial feasibility study and an in-depth re-examination of core strategy in relation to service provided. The results were better than anyone could have predicted.
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(approx. 465kb pdf file)
Eddie Marchant, Chairman of the Project Committee
“We all clearly had a sense of purpose and direction for Finchale College but
having gone through this process, slowly and analytically, we surprised ourselves
with the potential of the College...”
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The Abbeyfield Society's Integrated Care Appeal in Ilkley
'All
Carrots and No Sticks' is an honest review of the ups and downs of a successful
£8.9 million capital fundraising project. It now features in Book 1
of the Open University's 'Winning
Resources and Support' course.
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Download Client View (approx. 150kb pdf file)
Download Community Appeal (approx. 276kb pdf file)
His Grace The Duke of Devonshire CBE
“I am delighted to see Abbeyfield Ilkley succeed and thrive. I am sure
it is as a result of the efforts of many and is, in my opinion, due in no
small part to the expertise and guidance of Patrick Boggon and his colleagues
at Tarnside Consulting.”
Peter Marshall OBE – Secretary, Sir George Martin Trust
“When I was told of the plans to establish a new Abbeyfield Ilkley costing
£9 million I doubted that it was possible, having seen a great many
smaller appeals in the area fail. I am delighted to have been proven wrong
and am happy that the Sir George Martin Trust has been able to help. I have
been tremendously impressed with how the appeal has been run and applaud the
committee and their advisor, Patrick Boggon of Tarnside Consulting, for the
great job that they have done.”
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In-house or outsourcing?
Value, risk, expertise and empathy – In-house vs outsourcing. An analysis of the relative
merits of using a consultant rather than an expanded in-house fundraising team. The study is
largely based on the experience of the ex Chief Guide and subsequent lead volunteer for
Girlguiding UK during a £1.8m campaign.
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(approx. 411kb pdf file)
Bridget Towle CBE, Former Chief Guide, Girlguiding UK
“In using a consultant the client gets a high calibre, top of the profession,
equivalent of the head of fundraising in a major charity for a small sum which would
only employ an inexperienced fundraiser.”
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Girlguiding UK's Group Adventure Houses
How a key partnership between local fundraising and a larger national appeal has enabled the Guides to raise funds to build Group Adventure Houses at their three National Leadership Training Centres.
Bridget Towle CBE – former Chief Guide, Girlguiding UK
“Patrick brings both outstanding professional skills and personal qualities to meet
his client's objectives. With Girlguiding UK he has developed an overall strategy
for fundraising dealing with the wider long-term consequences as well as the
immediate project. His considerable ability to understand the ethos and purpose
of Girlguiding UK has created a partnership between all those involved.”
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