Mike Preston Consultancy

09/05/2026

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04/02/2026

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21/01/2026

If your charity relies on volunteers, the way you support your volunteer managers will make or break retention.

Membership with Mike Preston Consultancy is designed to back those managers up — with practical support across the whole volunteer lifecycle.

Here are three ways membership helps:
- Clarity on the volunteer journey – resources that help you map attraction, onboarding, support and recognition, so volunteers feel valued at every stage.
- On-demand e-learning for volunteer managers – including our Managing the Volunteer Lifecycle content, so managers can build confidence and skills in their own time.
- Grounded, charity-sector insight – guidance shaped by real governance and volunteering challenges, not generic HR theory.

When volunteer managers feel equipped, volunteers are more likely to stay, grow and advocate for your cause.

👉 If you’d like your volunteer managers to feel supported rather than overwhelmed, explore how membership could help your team. - https://www.mikepreston-consultancy.co.uk/community-membership

20/01/2026

Your volunteers are one of your charity’s greatest assets – but are you managing the volunteer lifecycle intentionally, from first contact through to long-term engagement?

Too often, brilliant volunteers drift away because systems, support, and expectations aren’t clear. That’s a risk none of us can afford in the current funding and capacity climate.

Our e-learning course, "Volunteer Management – Managing the Volunteer Lifecycle", is designed to help leaders:
- Understand each stage of the volunteer journey.
- Put simple, practical structures in place to support volunteers well.
- Strengthen retention by aligning roles, support, and recognition.

➡️ Master the art of volunteer retention with this transformative course.

https://www.mikepreston-consultancy.co.uk/elearning-hub

20/01/2026

New funding for money management and financial education projects



Small and medium-sized not-for-profit organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £10,000 from the MSE Charity to help people build stronger money management skills.



Funding can support, for example:

Community money management workshops

Training for staff and volunteers supporting people with money worries

Targeted support for people experiencing financial difficulty or problem debt


If your charity is working to improve people’s financial capability, this may be an opportunity to strengthen or extend your work.

👉 Full details and eligibility: MSE Charity funding round - https://www.msecharity.com/about-us/latest-news

Please share with colleagues leading programmes, advice services or financial wellbeing initiatives who might want to explore this further.

12/01/2026

🚀 Step into 2026 with a strategy that lasts! Forget fleeting resolutions—focus on **5 Strategic Pillars** that drive sustainable growth and success. 🌟

✅ Purpose-Driven Leadership
✅ Agility & Adaptability
✅ Data-Driven Decisions
✅ Sustainability as a Core Value
✅ Employee Well-Being

💡 Ready to lead with purpose and thrive in uncertainty? Check out our latest blog for actionable insights to make 2026 your best year yet!

👉www.mikepreston-consultancy.co.uk/blog/beyondresolutions

13/11/2025

🌟 FUNDING ALERT: Up to £10,000 for Disadvantaged Young People's Potential (UK)

The Ironmongers Company's Grants Programme is offering funding of up to £10,000 for UK registered charities (including schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) working with disadvantaged children and young people under 25.

We are looking for projects that:

Develop Learning, Motivation, and Skills through educational activities.

Support Special Educational Needs (SEN) and foster social, emotional, or life skills.

Provide opportunities for young people to fulfil their potential.

High Preference given to projects piloting new approaches!

🗓️ Next Deadline is 18 November 2025. Don't miss this window to apply!

👉 Find out more and apply directly here: https://www.ironmongers.org/charitable-grants

We administer charities that provide support for educational establishments, students and pupils, almshouses, historic ironwork, and other good causes.

12/11/2025

👵👴 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Up to £7,000 for Projects Supporting Older People's Independence!

The Charles Hayward Foundation's Older People Programme offers grants of up to £7,000 to UK charities providing community-based services that help older people remain independent in their own homes.

If your project tackles any of these critical areas, you are eligible to apply:

🏡 Support and practical assistance for individuals living at home.

🤝 Addressing isolation and depression.

🧠 Meeting the specific needs of people with dementia.

Catering to the needs of older caregivers.

The best part? There are NO deadlines – applications can be submitted at any time!

Help older people maintain their dignity and independence.

👉 Find out more and apply directly here: https://charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk/grants/older-people/

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11/11/2025

💰 NEW FUNDING ALERT: Up to £5,000 Grants to Boost Employment Skills for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)

The Thomas Wall Trust is offering grants of up to £5,000 to UK-registered charities. This funding is specifically for projects that equip disadvantaged adults (18+) with the communication skills they need to secure employment.

Priority will be given to projects supporting those facing major hurdles, including:

Women

People with physical, mental, or learning disabilities

Refugees and asylum seekers

Those experiencing multiple deprivation

If your charity is helping people gain confidence and the skills necessary to find work, this grant could support your vital project!

Deadline for Stage 1 applications is 22 December 2025.

👉 Learn more and start your application directly here: https://www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk/grants-for-registered-charities-2-2/

The Thomas Wall Trust believes that communication skills are critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.

10/11/2025

📢 FUNDING ALERT: £400,000 Available for UK Mental Health Charities!

The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust is launching a major grants round to support vulnerable and marginalised people experiencing mental health issues in the UK.

If your UK-registered charity has an annual income under £1 million and works in one of the following priority areas, you are eligible to apply for a share of the £400,000 fund:

🏠 Homelessness and Mental Health

📱 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

🤝 Reducing Social Isolation

👧 Supporting the Mental Health of Children & Young People

Particular focus will be given to projects addressing bereavement, su***de, and online bullying.

Key Dates:

Applications Open: 24th October 2025

Applications Close: 12th December 2025

Don't miss this chance to secure funding for your vital work. Find out more and apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8TwWJmm_PL65HjbeVuty21nsMd5Hlap3Ksph8f48qGjcPWQ/viewform

Registered charity No. 249913