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Helping charities secure funding and businesses build impactful partnerships

I’m Matt Harper, a fundraising consultant, coach and interim support partner working with charities, businesses and purpose-driven organisations to turn strong ideas into funded, meaningful impact.

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£3.5m+ raised for charities

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£1m+ pro bono & gift-in-kind value delivered

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10+ years’ experience in fundraising & social impact

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3 award-winning partnerships delivered

Trusted by charity leaders, trustees and purpose-driven organisations.
The problem

Fundraising feels harder than ever

Many charities are doing vital work but struggling to secure consistent funding. Applications are rejected. Income feels unpredictable. Teams are stretched. And there’s rarely time to step back, assess what’s working, and build a clear, confident plan for growth.

Key challenges
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Inconsistent or fragile income

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Limited fundraising capacity or specialist expertise

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Rejected applications with little or no feedback

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No clear strategy for trusts, corporates or growth

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Ongoing pressure on CEOs and trustees to “make it work”

Practical fundraising and partnership support that actually delivers.

The solution

I work alongside organisations as a trusted partner. I am not a transactional consultant. I provide hands-on support, clear strategy and focused delivery that leads to real results.

What I do

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Fundraising strategy & audits

Clear, realistic plans that focus time and effort on what will deliver the strongest return.

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Trusts & foundations fundraising

Building strong relationships and applications for trusts & foundations. 

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Corporate partnerships (both on corporate and charity side)

New business, account management, and long-term partnerships including pro bono and gift-in-kind.

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Case for Support & Impact Storytelling

Compelling narratives that help funders and partners quickly understand your value and impact.

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​Ongoing or interim support

Embedded fundraising capacity when you need momentum, leadership or extra support.

Why Harper Impact

Not just advice.
Real delivery.

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Experienced at senior level

I’ve led multi-million-pound partnerships, worked closely with CEOs and trustees, and delivered at pace.

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Embedded, not transactional

I take time to understand your organisation, your people and your priorities. I will genuinely feel part of the team.

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Strategic and practical

​Clear thinking, realistic plans and hands-on execution.

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Built on trust

Calm, honest advice. No jargon. No false promises.

A simple, supportive process.

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Introductory call

We explore your goals, challenges and whether I’m the right fit.

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Tailored plan

Clear priorities, realistic actions and agreed outcomes.

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Delivery & results

Hands-on support that builds income, confidence and capacity.

What our clients say?

Testimonial

“Matt joined us for a short but incredibly impactful freelance fundraising project that exceeded expectations. In just five days, he immersed himself in our organisation, meeting with staff, reviewing key materials, and quickly identifying a targeted list of funders aligned with our work. Despite the increasingly difficult funding environment facing many charities, Matt was able to cut through the noise and secure tangible results. He delivered three new funder partnerships, helped unlock additional matched funding, and produced the core content that contributed to another major successful bid. His ability to deliver high-quality, tailored applications at pace was outstanding, and a real testament to his experience, professionalism and strategic approach.”

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Chief Executive, The Access to Sports Project

Let’s talk about what your organisation needs next.

If you’re looking for experienced, practical fundraising or partnership support, I’d love to hear from you.

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Harper Impact - consulting, coaching & delivery

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Fundraising and social impact support for charities and purpose-driven organisations.

Contact Info

London, UK

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