Stage 2 of 4
Grow
Strengthening what you have built
Once you are up and running, new questions appear. The early scaffolding that got you going often needs firming up. This stage is about making the organisation steadier, better run and ready for what comes next.
What this stage is about
Plenty of organisations do brilliant work on shaky foundations, until something stretches them and the cracks show. Growing well means tightening the bits that have been held together with goodwill: governance, policies, the day to day systems.
It is rarely a dramatic overhaul. More often it is a series of sensible improvements that make you steadier, more credible and far less stressful to run.
Signs you are at this stage
- You are up and running but things feel a bit ad hoc
- Your governance or policies have not kept pace
- You are doing good work but the systems are creaking
- You want to look credible to funders and partners
How we help
- Governance reviews and board development
- Tightening policies, procedures and compliance
- Improving day to day systems and processes
- Building the evidence and structure funders look for
What you walk away with
- Stronger governance and clearer processes
- Confidence that the basics are solid
- A more credible, fundable organisation
Sound like where you are?
Let's start with a conversation and work out what you need next. No pressure, no jargon.