THEMES

Racial Equity

Income Generation

Developing Strategic Direction for Income Generation

PROCESS

Organisational strengths review

Strategic planning and development

The Runnymede Trust is a prominent think tank based in the UK that focuses on challenging racial inequality and combating structural racism. The trust has been dedicated for over 50 years to creating a Britain where everyone experiences equal opportunities. 

Runnymede Trust's work encompasses authoritative research-based interventions, collaboration with various stakeholders, production of educational assets, and the use of evidence to influence decision makers and dismantle structural barriers.e.

The Project Brief

Our Approach

CSC collaborated with Runnymede to: 

  • Establish how best to secure sustainable and fresh income streams for strategic and individual project work, including identifying new strong match with Trusts and Foundations;

  • Conduct an organisational strengths review (OSR) exercise to maximise income generations; 

  • Research and evaluate peer charities/think tanks/organisation’s income generations and fundraising strategies; and

  • Produce a report detailing all findings, including recommendations to underpin strategic direction.

After experiencing significant increases in unrestricted income (largely attributed to spontaneous giving from individuals in response to the Black Lives Matter movement), Runnymede is looking to explore strategies for sustaining and enhancing effective income generation operations.

Runnymede has commissioned us to support the development of their strategic direction for income generation and internal fundraising.

Impact

Through this process, Runnymede will diversify and maximise their income generations and achieve greater sustainability. Ultimately, by refining their strategic direction and developing a robust fundraising strategy, Runnymede will enhance its impact and mission.