Sometimes, momentum just needs a nudge.
We help charities navigate challenges, secure funding, and create sustainable growth. With years of expertise in fundraising, strategy, and governance, Domino Consulting ensures your charity thrives—without the cost burden of full-time staff.
About
Here to help put the right pieces in places.
Founded in 2024 by Catherine Deans, we provide specialist consultancy services designed to help charities secure funding, streamline operations, and enhance their impact.
With over 25 years of experience, Catherine has worked across multiple industries within the third sector, where she has successfully driven fundraising growth, strategic development, and operational efficiency. Her passion for supporting charities stems from a desire to give back and help organisations achieve sustainable success.
Recognition & achievements
Revenue Growth
Scaled a charity's income from £250K to £2.3M in just five years.
Major Funding Applications
In 2024 led a £2M application to the Community Ownership Fund.
Fundraising Development
Established a fundraising department from zero to £500K+ per year within five years.
Sustainable Income Streams
Generated £250K+ annually through corporate, event, and community fundraising.
Grant Funding
Secured £150K+ in multi-year trust funding to support key programmes.
Leadership & Recognition
Led a regional team to 'Star Team' status at Cancer Research UK (2017).
High-Value Contracts
Procured six-figure bids from NHS, prison services, and law enforcement agencies.
Services
Grant & trust funding support
We research, write, and manage funding applications to secure vital grants and maximize success. Services include bid writing, proofreading, submission support, and impact reporting.
Charity consultancy & health checks
Expert guidance to improve strategy, governance, fundraising, and operations. We offer health checks, bespoke consultancy, and retained services to help charities achieve results and grow sustainably.
Our process
01. Discover
Start with a free 30 minute discovery call to explore your needs, challenges, and opportunities.
02. Define
Receive a clear proposal, outlining strategy, scope, and deliverables tailored to your need.
03. Deliver
We put the plan into action, managing funding applications, strategy development, or consultancy with regular updates.
04. Review
Get measurable results, a final report, and strategic recommendations for continued growth.
Let's start with a conversation
Benefits & advantages
Flexibility and scalability:
Choose the level of support that suits you, whether it's a one-off project, funding application, or ongoing consultancy.
Outcome-Driven:
We focus on measurable impact, ensuring every project aligns with your charity's strategic objectives.
Personalised Service:
Every solution is tailored to your charity's unique needs, ensuring practical, effective, and bespoke support.
Specialised expertise:
Gain access to professionals skilled in grant writing, business strategy, and operational management to drive results.
Cost-Efficiency:
Get expert support without the expense of full-time staff—no salaries, equipment, or training costs.
Experienced Leadership:
Decades of experience in the third sector, leadership and management, driving ambition and outcomes to provide the foundation for lasting impact.
Get in touch
It simply starts with a conversation.
By video call or face to face, the Domino team will define, scope and create a proposal to meet your needs and including costs.