Our Story - Why I Became a Charity Mentor
Why I Started My Charity Consultancy, Good Work Wasn't Enough
You know that feeling when you’re doing everything right but still feel stuck? That’s exactly where I was after 14 years working inside the charity sector.
I’d seen brilliant organisations with passionate teams making a positive impact in their communities. But I’d also watched too many of them struggle with the same problems over and over: broken systems, endless admin, fundraising stress, and that constant feeling of fighting fires instead of building something bigger.
The Charity Management Problem I Couldn't Ignore
Common Charity Operations Challenges I Witnessed
Here’s what I kept seeing: charities with amazing missions but terrible nonprofit websites. Dedicated volunteers drowning in spreadsheets. Teams struggling without proper charity operations support, spending more time on paperwork than connecting with donors. Leaders who started their charity to help people, now stuck behind desks dealing with compliance.
The worst part? Most of the solutions out there treated symptoms, not causes. A new charity website here, a quick training session there. But nothing that actually fixed the root problems or helped charities grow sustainably.
The Moment I Knew Charities Needed Different Support
I realised that what charities really needed wasn’t another service provider. They needed a charity consultant and mentor who understood their world from the inside out. Someone who’d been where they are and knew how to build systems that actually work for busy charity teams.
That’s when Evolve Catalyst was born.
“Working in the charitable sector has been one of the most rewarding parts of my life. I’ve been fortunate to build relationships with inspiring people across the UK charity space, and I felt a deep responsibility to use what I’ve learned to help these organisations maximise their impact and grow sustainably.”
How Our Charity Consultancy Approach Is Different
Our Charity Mentoring & Strategic Support Philosophy
We don’t just deliver projects and disappear. Our charity consulting services work side-by-side with charities to build the foundations they need to grow. Real systems that save time. Strategies that actually work. Support that helps you lead with confidence.
It’s not about doing everything for you; it’s about growing together.
Where We Are Today
Today, we’re helping charities across the UK move past the everyday struggles and step confidently into sustainable growth through effective charity mentoring and strategic support. From streamlining operations to building stronger online presence, we’re focused on one thing: helping good causes create lasting change.
Ready to Work with a Charity Mentor Who Builds to Last?
If you’re tired of quick fixes and ready to work with a charity mentor who helps you build the systems and strategy your charity deserves, let’s talk.