The charity’s existing synagogue, built in 1974 has become too small for the growing community.

It is not fit-for use, too costly to repair, doesn’t meet current space requirements and its leaking.

The vision is for a new building for future generations – the best space possible for a community who require flexible, multi purposed areas in which to thrive and host social and educational activities for all ages and its religious services.

But, as a charity, they had never undertaken a significant capital appeal before, and did not have the processes, internal knowledge or infrastructure to carry out a £5m capital campaign.

Guided the fundraising committee and staff through the necessary stages, building in processes to create a campaign campaign, teaching step-by-step what to do, how, and when – including:-

• Feasibility and prospect research – did the charity have the potential to raise the funds required?
• Creating the fundraising brochures and direct mail appeals –  the narrative for why the new building is needed.
• Created a training course on soliciting gifts for  all the volunteer fundraisers – so all involved felt confident to ask for support.
• Provided ongoing professional guidance and expert fundraising knowledge at every step – being available to give guidance when needed.