Success Story: All Saints’ Church Wellingborough

Another repeat contract sees Minerva renewing its professional partnership with All Saints’ Church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

In 2003-04 the Flame Alive Appeal at All Saints comfortably exceeded its £400,000 target for a new roof for the church, refurbishment and conservation of stained glass and window frames, the resurfacing of the car park and key improvements to the Church Hall.

Now All Saints is signing up Minerva again for its new planned campaign to reorder the Nave, refloor the main area, install a new heating system and create new ‘dedicated spaces’ within the Church building.

By Jimmy James|March 4th, 2016|news|0 Comments

About the Author: Jimmy James

Jimmy James BSocSc has been a Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising since 1995, and holds the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Diploma in Fundraising (MInstF Dip). In 2004, he became one of the first people in the UK to achieve the Certified Fundraising Executive qualification from CFRE International. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI). Minerva abides by and endorses the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Practice, and works in partnership with its clients to achieve each charity’s fundraising aims.

Testimonials

We have always been grateful that we chose Jimmy James as our Fundraiser, his firm but encouraging handling of our Trustees combined with his thorough knowledge of relevant grant making trusts has served us well…in fact he has now been engaged by us again to carry out a Capital Appeal to enable us to own our own centre for autistic children.

Mervyn Terrett, Tracks Autism – Stevenage

You took us on a journey for which……..we had no experience. We owe you a great debt of thanks for your professionalism, skill, patience and, as the results to date show, for your success on behalf of the campaign.

John Emms, Chairman, Skinners’ Almshouse Charity

We asked Minerva Fundraising to undertake a complex funding bid to the Rural Payments Agency for a major capital grant from the EAFRD. This involved Minerva not only leading the funding bid, but also working with other agencies we’d involved in the project.Jimmy brought all the parties involved together and produced the submission, with the result that the funding bid was totally successful. Our capital project has now been completed and provided important new facilities for White Mills Marina.We’d certainly recommend Minerva to any organisation needing to raise major sums.

Debbie Skinner, Director, White Mills Marina

You have done an excellent job and we are very optimistic for the future. Thank you very much for what you have achieved… we could not have managed without you.

Jim Harker OBE, Chairman, Geddington Sports Pavilion

Thank you for all you have done over the last year to support our fundraising for Trinity3.I have appreciated your good communications, open direct approach, your advice and experience.I am sure I will be in touch again at some point.

Andrew Eastham, Chief Executive, Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust (FACT)

Jimmy James of Minerva Fundraising has a long association with SERVE and its work for older people and adults with disabilities in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Our requirements were very varied – ranging from specific projects and equipment needs to increasing our year-on-year fundraising. In all these areas our partnership with Minerva has been most successful.Minerva continues to meet our needs and has successfully raised funds for projects as diverse as capital building improvements, projects for our elderly and disabled beneficiaries; and key equipment items we need to deliver our services.We will continue to work with Minerva Fundraising with future projects..

Jess Slater, Chief Executive, SERVE – Northamptonshire