Resources Page
Welcome to the members area, your go-to resource hub from your friends at MMC. Whether you’re seeking expert advice on helping you raise your fundraising game, are in need of support to help navigate the nonprofit landscape, or are looking for simple resources to help your organisation thrive, we’re here to guide you through.
Explore our range of tools, tips, and resources designed to empower charities and social enterprises to maximise their impact and achieve their mission.
Let’s build stronger communities together.
Top Tips for Bid Writing for children and young people's causes. Part 1
Are you responsible for raising funding through Trusts and Foundations? Does your organisation support Children and Young People’s causes? This resource is designed with you in mind!
Part 1 in this series of resources focuses on developing a case for support and provides six top tips to help to aid your fundraising.
Top Tips for Bid Writing for children and young people's causes. Part 2
Following on from Part 1 above, this resource is a must for people looking to improve their funder research and development of their applications to Children and Young People’s Funders.
This resource is designed to focus upon how you can really make your bid stand out from the crowd.
A Guide to Effective Marketing
Effective marketing helps charities reach the right people, raise their profile, and increase income.
This resource covers the basics – from setting goals to choosing the right channels – to help you create a clear and confident marketing plan. If you need more support, we offer practical help with marketing strategy, messaging and day-to-day delivery.
General Info for Bid Writing
A strong funding bid can make all the difference – but writing one isn’t always easy.
This resource shares practical tips to help you plan and write clear, compelling funding applications.
If you’d like more support, MMC offers hands-on help with bid writing, reviewing applications and building your fundraising strategy.
Project Readiness for Fundraising Template
Is your project ready for fundraising?
This practical template takes you through key questions to help you assess whether a project is suitable for funding. It will highlight where you’re strong and where more preparation is needed – giving you a solid foundation for writing a proposal or application. This tool comes from our Trust & Foundation Bid Writing service, where we support charities to plan, prepare and secure grant funding.
Sources of Funding
Not all fundraising is equal – this tool helps you focus your energy where it counts.
This template gives you a structured way to review different sources of funding, from trusts and grants to trading and individual giving.
You’ll be guided through:
The pros and cons of each income stream
Typical donor expectations and requirements
A chance to map your own activity, resources and trends
It’s designed to help you make smart, strategic choices about where to spend time – and where the risk might outweigh the return. If you’d like help turning this into a clear plan of action, we can support you through our tailored fundraising strategy service.
The Importance of a Business Plan for Your Charity
A strong business plan isn’t a luxury – it’s a lifeline.
This guide explains why business planning matters for charities and how it can help you grow, stay focused, and secure funding. If you’d like support creating a clear, practical plan, MMC can help.
The Importance of Vision, Mission and Values for Your Charity
Your vision, mission and values set the direction for everything you do.
This guide helps you define them clearly – so they can guide your decisions, strengthen your strategy and connect with those who support your work. We also work with charities to review and refine these foundations as part of strategic planning.
Charity Health Check
To help you identify your strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement, we have developed an easy-to-use, quick assessment tool.
