Money & finance
Fundraising: grants & donations
Raising money is the lifeblood of most cultural and charitable organisations, and it comes with strings, rules and the occasional awkward gift. We help you raise funds safely and well.
Who this is for
Charities and cultural organisations that raise money from grants, trusts, donors, members or the public.
Also anyone about to take on a significant grant, gift or sponsorship who wants to be sure of the terms before saying yes.
At a glance
- Grant agreements reviewed before you sign
- Fundraising rules and data protection
- Restricted funds handled correctly
- Gift acceptance, donation and sponsorship agreements
How we help
We review grant and funding agreements before you sign, so you understand the reporting, restrictions and clawback terms you are taking on, and we help you negotiate them if they are unreasonable.
We advise on fundraising compliance and the data protection rules on contacting supporters, help you handle restricted funds, and put gift acceptance and ethical fundraising policies in place. If a major donation or sponsorship needs a proper agreement, we draft it.
Talk to us
Not sure where to start? Book an online appointment and we will point you to the right help.
Email hello@proartsplus.co.uk or call 0330 127 1414 during office hours.
How it works
- Read
We go through the agreement or proposal. - Flag
We tell you what to accept and what to push back on. - Policy
We put the right policies and habits in place. - Decide
For an awkward gift, we help you decide and record the decision.
We help you raise money confidently while protecting your finances, independence and reputation.
Why ProArtsPlus
We understand fundraising from the organisation’s side, including the pressure to say yes. We have negotiated sponsorship and donor agreements for galleries, festivals and cultural trusts.
Frequently asked questions
Should we get grant agreements reviewed before signing?
Yes, especially larger ones. They can carry reporting duties, restrictions and clawback terms that bind you for years.
What are restricted funds?
Money given for a particular purpose, which must be used only for that purpose. We help you identify, manage and account for them correctly.
Do fundraising rules apply to small charities?
Yes, though what they require is proportionate. There are rules on public fundraising and on contacting supporters, and we help you meet the ones that apply to you.
Can we refuse or return a donation?
Sometimes you can, and occasionally you should. A gift with unacceptable strings or from a problematic source carries its own risks, and we help you make and record the decision properly.
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