Services

Support that moves projects forward

Four connected areas of support for sports clubs, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

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The four areas in more detail

Each service follows the same practical approach: understand the challenge, agree what will make the biggest difference and then help deliver it.

Not sure where to start?

Choose from eight free readiness checks, or contact us to talk through your project.

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01 / 04 · FUNDING

Funding & Grant Support

Find the right funding, build credible projects and submit stronger applications.

  • Funding searches & eligibility
  • Applications and bid reviews
  • Project evidence & budgets
  • Grant claims & drawdown

No Win, No Fee: Available for selected funding-only applications, subject to agreed terms and a success fee if funding is secured.

02 / 04 · FACILITIES

Facilities & Project Development

Take a facility or capital project from a good idea to a realistic delivery plan, drawing on experience leading the £5m Stanley Sports Hub in my ASCT role.

  • Scoping & feasibility
  • Capital funding strategy
  • Planning & partnerships
  • Delivery & oversight
03 / 04 · GOVERNANCE

Governance & Organisational Development

Put practical structures and systems in place so your club, charity or community group is ready for its next stage.

  • Board development
  • Policies & procedures
  • Management systems
  • Strategic planning
04 / 04 · PARTNERSHIPS

Partnerships & Income Generation

Create stronger sponsorship opportunities and commercial relationships that generate sustainable unrestricted income.

  • Sponsorship & CSR
  • Fundraising opportunities
  • Packages, benefits & pricing
  • Business engagement
Stanley Sports Hub
£5m Stanley Sports Hub — experience gained through Martin’s employed role at Accrington Stanley Community Trust

The value is in joining the pieces together

A funding application is often stronger when the project plan is stronger. A facility project is easier to sustain when governance and income generation are in place. Partnership, sponsorship, CSR and fundraising opportunities are more compelling when the organisation can clearly explain its impact, audience and ambitions.

That is why Open Goal Consulting is not limited to one narrow consultancy specialism. The support can move across these four connected areas where that is what the project needs.

How we work together

No lengthy consultancy process. Start with the problem and build the support around what will actually help.

1

Understand

Talk through your organisation, the project and what you are trying to achieve.

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2

Plan

Agree the priorities, timescales and practical support that will make the biggest difference.

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Deliver

Work hands-on with you to move the agreed work forward, not simply leave you with a report.

Flexible ways to work together

ONGOING

Retainer support

Regular access to practical advice and hands-on support, with the level of involvement agreed around your organisation’s needs.

DEFINED PROJECT

Fixed-price work

Agree a clear scope and fixed price for a specific project, application or piece of consultancy work.

FUNDING ONLY

No Win, No Fee

For selected funding-only applications, there is no upfront consultancy fee. An agreed success fee is payable only if funding is secured, subject to suitability and agreed terms.

Fees are agreed around the scope, complexity and level of support required, so the approach can be proportionate to the project and organisation.

SERVICES BROCHURE

Want the full service overview in one place?

Download the Open Goal Consulting Services Brochure for a concise overview of all four service areas and the ways we can work together.

Not sure which area fits?

You do not need to arrive with a perfectly defined brief. Tell me what you are trying to achieve and where you are getting stuck, and we can work out the most useful next step.