Hi, I’m Vic
I help small charity leaders feel more confident, make more impact, and rediscover the joy in their work.
Small charities are my sole focus - and with 20 years in the sector (and all its chaos, purpose, and pressure), I know what it actually takes to run an impactful charity without losing yourself in the process.
Small charity leaders work with me to get the knowledge, tools, solidarity, and community they need to do more good - without burning out (oh and CICs, you're welcome here too.)
I also work with funders and infrastructure organisations who want to better support the small charities they serve — through specialist training and dedicated small charity communities.
Recognised for Sector Impact
Included in Charity Times’ 2023 list of Women Making a Difference in the Charity Sector.
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For Small Charity Leaders
Small Charity Leaders Club™️ (online live course)
Ready to level up your skills and connect with other small charity leaders? Welcome to the club.
This 6-month course will teach you the essential building blocks for running a small charity effectively.
You’ll access live (virtual) group sessions, group problem solving, in depth workbooks and a big bank of resources.
Plus you'll join an exclusive and supportive group of peers in our private online community.
The 2026 Cohort is now live. You can join the Waitlist for the 2027 Cohort or secure your spot now.
Small Charity Essentials E-Learning™️ (self-paced course)
Small charity leaders: I understand how busy you are (and how overwhelming it can be to lead a small charity).
You have a lot on your plate - from admin to fundraising, supporting volunteers to the people who use your services. And, on top of it all, you’re needed now more than ever. (Phew!)
This self-paced online course covers all the fundamentals of running a successful small charity. With six modules that you can complete at your own pace, you’ll learn a tonne.
P.S. I'm pleased to be an official Development Partner with Lloyds Bank Foundation, offering Small Charity Essentials to their small charity grantees.
"I didn't know how much I needed this. As a small charity director it can feel awfully lonely when you feel as if its just on you to handle everything, you end up filling so many gaps and dealing with a different set of challenges on the daily that you often feel as if you can't come up for air.
This course help to not only demystify a lot of the stereotypes of what a leader should be but include so much valuable advice about how to thrive in the role rather than surviving it."
Lisa Atkinson, CEO, Wave Forward,
"Vic worked with us to design a 3 year strategy for the organisation. Our work is complicated and the team had many differing passions and views, but Vic managed to steer us to a place of agreement.
Without Vic, we would probably still be sitting in that room trying to figure out the best way forward. I would highly recommend her."
Joeli Brearley, Founder
Pregnant Then Screwed
"I couldn't imagine another course that gives you the breadth of information that Small Charity Leaders Club does. It is brilliant for those starting out in the charity sector, starting small charities or individuals who want a wider view of charities as a whole.
Great speakers, wonderful community and delivered in a really supportive and encouraging way."
Owen Day, Envision,
For funders and infrastructure organisations
For funders
If you're a funder working with small charities, I can help you support them better.
Bulk training access: reduced-rate purchases of my off-the-shelf or live training for your grantees or members (current clients include Lloyds Bank Foundation and Restless Development)
Grantee community building: tailored design and management of peer communities that keep your small charity grantees connected, supported, and doing impactful work.
Capacity building consultancy: specialist advice on designing funder-plus and capacity building programmes that actually work for small charities.
For infrastructure organisations
If you're an infrastructure organisation working with small charities, I can help you offer more to your members and community.
Member training: off-the-shelf or bespoke workshops designed specifically for small charity leaders (recent clients include ACEVO and Visionary)
Bespoke courses and communities: a tailored version of my Small Charity Leaders Club™️, designed around your members' specific needs and context (delivered since 2024 for Voluntary Action Sheffield)
Consultancy: specialist advice on how to better understand, engage, and support your small charity members.
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Plus, hundreds more small charities.
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