Fundraising

Alan Hanna Associates

Alan Hanna Associates provides independent advice and support to organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.  Alan Hanna Associates was set up in late 2007 to provide a range of consultancy services. The Principal Consultant has worked extensively in the voluntary, public and private sectors. We specialise in helping organisations identify and meet their needs by being practical and outcome focussed.

Belmont Tower (Old Belmont School Preservation Trust)

If you are looking for a venue to impress then look no further than Belmont Tower. For over 100 years Belmont Tower, a former primary school, has inspired & enlightened numerous generations, now let this unique & beautiful venue inspire you and your guests.For away days, AGM's, training days to parties, we can cater for it all.

•Unique historical building: attractive venue; no windowless, dull boardrooms

•Location: quiet, easily accessible location within 10 minutes reach of Belfast City Centre & Stormont Government Estate

•Service: friendly, professional service with that personal touch – our staff will take care of all your event needs

•On-site catering: freshly made, high quality food using local ingredients

Community Arts Forum

The Community Arts Forum (CAF) is the umbrella body for community arts in Northern Ireland. CAF is a membership organisation that spans all art forms and all areas and aims to provide greater access to the arts to all people in Northern Ireland. We operate an open door policy and offer a warm welcome and a wealth of knowledge, resources and expert advice. Our work includes an information service, lobbying and advocating on behalf of community arts and a research and development programme.

Copius Consulting

Copius Consulting is Northern Irelands largest consulting company that works solely with organisations in the community and voluntary / 3rd sector.  Established in 2004, Copius Consulting has helped its clients secure in excess of £1 billion of public funding in Northern Ireland,England, Scotland and Wales.  Given the massive changes facing the sector currently, Copius Consulting are focussing on providing the following key support services to our clients;

• Support with Peace III related funding and contracts
• Supporting organisations with the transition from securing public funding to delivering contracts and generating income
• Business Planning
• Succession and Action Planning
• Project Evaluations
• Development of Partnerships and completing reviews around colloborative working and potential mergers
• Public Funding, Preperation of Tenders for Clients and Grant Applications
• Training, Mentoring and Support across all disciplines in the Community and Voluntary Sector
• Strategic Planning and Development Planning
• Capital Development Planning and Feasibility Studies
• Primary Research and Community Surveys
• Social Return on Investment Analysis and Demonstrating Value for Money
• Financial Planning and Forecasting

Given that we only work in the community and voluntary sector, we really are the choice of professionals in the sector.  We don't dilute our brand by working across the private sector. We are 100% committed to helping you make money and save money. We make things simple, and we are committed to helping you achieve sustainability, efficiency and added value for your community of interest.

We will help you achieve tommorows vision today!