Testimonials

"Ian has been a trusted advisor, offering insightful counsel and support"

"His approach is not only professional but also personal"

THE CHANGE PROJECT

FUNDRAISING STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP REVIEW

"We have had the pleasure of working with Ian over the last year (2025) and we would highly recommend his services. His expertise in securing funding through trusts and grants has been invaluable to our charity, significantly boosting our financial resources and enabling us to expand our impact. Beyond his fundraising prowess, Ian has been a trusted advisor, offering insightful counsel and support in navigating the complexities of charity management.

His contribution to creating a comprehensive 360 review for our Senior Leadership team has also been instrumental in enhancing our strategic planning and leadership development.

His approach is not only professional but also personal, showing genuine care and commitment to our goals and challenges. Whether you are looking to enhance your fundraising strategies, strengthen your leadership or governance, Ian is an outstanding resource that can help develop your organisation."

Lora Draper - CEO

ZINK

consultancy & IAG

"Ian's knowledge and experience of the charity sector are clear in his approach. He's efficient, friendly, professional and approachable and a great adviser to me, as CEO."

Paul Bohan - CEO

"His evaluation reports have been invaluable in evidencing our impact."

"Quite simply, without Ian’s contribution, much of what we have achieved would not have been possible."

Belong

FUNDRAISING & accreditation

"Ian has been instrumental in Belong’s growth and success. He played a vital role in securing our Matrix accreditation and in achieving awarding body status with Highfield and Ascentis, enabling us to deliver accredited personal development, employability, and ESOL qualifications. His evaluation reports have been invaluable in evidencing our impact.

Ian has also secured vital funding from trusts and foundations, as well as numerous successful tenders. Thanks to his knowledge, skills, and expertise, Belong has been able to expand its services, extend its reach, and deepen its impact on migrants and refugees recently settled in Nottingham.

Alongside his many years of experience in running and managing charities, Ian is personable, warm, and engaging, showing genuine compassion for our work and the communities we serve. Quite simply, without Ian’s contribution, much of what we have achieved would not have been possible."

Jean-Didier Mualaba - CEO

PARCA

Training & business development

"PARCA is deeply grateful for the outstanding work delivered by Ian Newton. He provided excellent management training to our Board of Trustees, demonstrating a deep understanding of our organisation and equipping our members with valuable skills and insight.

In addition, Ian has supported PARCA through key areas of development, including fundraising, policy updates, and the design of our Business Plan and three-year Strategic Plan. His contribution has been both strategic and practical, and his commitment to PARCA’s mission has been evident throughout.

Thank you, Ian, for every minute of your contribution to PARCA’s journey. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact."

Moez Nathu (BEM) - CEO

"[THE] support has made a meaningful and lasting impact."

"we were very pleased to receive excellent feedback from the assessors."

"Ian is professional, approachable, and easy to work with"

Upbeat communities

accreditation & support

“Ian supported us to achieve Matrix and City and Guilds accreditation, something we had been considering for many years but had not had the experience or expertise within our team to take forward. He guided us through the process clearly and effectively, and we were very pleased to receive excellent feedback from the assessors.

Since then, Ian has continued to share his knowledge and experience, strengthening our accredited provision and supporting us to gain centre approval. His input has helped us build confidence in this area and ensure our provision meets very high standards.

Ian is professional, approachable, and easy to work with, and his support has been a real benefit to our organisation.”

Michael Gladwell - Head of enterprise and strategy

Positively Empowered Kids

income generation % strategy development

"Ian has been an incredible support to Positively Empowered Kids CIC, initially
supporting us with bid writing, and then additionally with our systems, processes, and strategy.

His knowledge of the 3rd sector has been so helpful to our organisation, he took time to understand who we are, our mission and purpose which has enabled him to work with us at the highest level and as a result is writing successful bids with us that really match our values.

Ian is a pleasure to work with and is helping us to become more strategic and streamlined with our approach to funding which is much needed."

Jackie Wilson - founder

"he took time to understand who we are, our mission and purpose"