Funding for All exists for the people who show up – even when it’s hard.
We provide free, expert fundraising support to small charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises across Kent & Medway, helping them turn passion into sustainable impact.
We believe in the power of small. Small charities, small groups, small beginnings, led by people with big hearts and bold hopes. Real change doesn’t start in boardrooms; it starts in community halls, kitchens, WhatsApp groups and late‑night planning calls by people who care enough to act.
That’s why we’re here.
We are not consultants. We are mentors, listeners and guides. We roll up our sleeves and walk alongside you – building confidence and skills so you don’t just secure funding, you grow stronger for the long term. Whether you’re developing a fundraising strategy, writing funding bids or planning fundraising activity, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
We specialise in one thing: funding. Because getting the money to do your work shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back. We believe support should be free, expert and human, shared openly, without gatekeeping, and always delivered with respect.
We deliver our support through mentoring, funding advice surgeries, online training and practical resources, and we are able to do this thanks to the generous support of our donors, sponsors and funders.
When one community group thrives, a whole community benefits. This isn’t short‑term help… it’s long‑term confidence.
One for all and all for one. We are Funding for All.
Explore our Manifesto and what we believe here.
Read our Annual Report (for the year ended 31 October 2024) here.
"advice from people who really know what they are on about."
Alex, Keep Talking Services
Funding for All
Kerry Donati, Charity Chief Officer
Katherine Jary, Operations Manager
Lottie Coombes, Events & Marketing Coordinator
Mikee Chen, Affiliation Coordinator
Board of Trustees
Bethan Tomlinson, Chair
Emma Tanner, Vice Chair
Erika Collison, Treasurer
John Gordon, Trustee
Nigel Turley, Trustee
Kerry Donati, Charity Chief Officer
Kerry has been part of Funding for All since 2007 and became our Charity Chief Officer in 2021. With deep experience as a volunteer, fundraiser and mentor, she’s driven by one goal: helping local groups build the fundraising skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Kerry loves “supporting our region’s fundraising capacity by encouraging skills and confidence, and helping groups – especially volunteers – save valuable time and become more resilient.” She adds, “Our team covers every aspect of funding and fundraising, with a real heart for our community.”
If you’d like support with your fundraising journey, we’d love to hear from you.
We have supported 1,500 organisations
Across Kent & Medway through our mentoring programme
Fundraising Mentors
Our team of fundraising experts are experienced industry professionals who have a wealth of knowledge of the charitable and voluntary sector, both locally and nationally.
Between them they cover a vast range of fundraising specialisms including bid writing, fundraising strategy development, crowdfunding, corporate sponsorship, Gift Aid claims, donors and appeals, community fundraising, social media fundraising, income generation and impact monitoring and evaluation. They also bring experience in a variety of sectors including arts and culture, community development, youth, social justice, sports and many more.
Would you like to become a Fundraising Mentor?
We are looking for fundraising specialists to join us as self-employed mentors. Do you have fundraising skills and experience? Would you like to help grow the fundraising confidence of others in the Kent & Medway voluntary sector?
If so, contact us to find out more about joining the Funding for All team.