Small charities and social enterprises do extraordinary work, often under pressure and with limited capacity. Cahoot CIC provides calm, practical consultancy that helps you navigate funding, planning, leadership, and communication with greater clarity and less overwhelm. We work alongside you, not above you, sharing knowledge openly and shaping support that feels genuinely manageable.


Every organisation we work with brings its own strengths, challenges, and lived realities. Our job is to understand what matters to you and shape support that feels manageable and genuinely useful. Whether you are applying for funding, strengthening your leadership, improving communication, or building long term resilience, we are here to help you feel clearer, more confident, and better equipped for whatever comes next.

Looking for practical support to help your charity, CIC or community organisation ?

Empowering changemakers to build stronger communities.

Cahoot CIC provides funding, leadership and organisational development support to charities, CICs and community organisations across the UK.

Explore Our Support

How We Support Charities, CICs and Community Organisations

Whether you need support with funding, leadership or organisational development, Cahoot provides practical, collaborative support shaped around your organisation's needs.

  • Bid Writing

    Clear, well-structured applications shaped around your organisation’s voice, strengths, and community.
    We help you tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose, so funders understand the real impact of your work. Our support keeps the process calm and organised, whether you need a full draft, a review, or help shaping ideas into a compelling case for support.

    Outcomes you can expect:

    Stronger, more coherent applications

    Clear structure and narrative

    Reduced overwhelm and clearer planning

  • Fundraising Strategy and Planning

    Support to build sustainable income, diversify funding, and plan long term.
    We work alongside you to understand your goals, capacity, and pressures, then shape a realistic, grounded strategy that fits the way your organisation works. Our approach focuses on steady, manageable steps that build confidence and stability over time.

    Outcomes you can expect:

    A clear, achievable income plan

    Diversified funding options

    Practical steps that feel manageable, not overwhelming

  • Leadership Coaching and Mentoring

    Calm, confidential mentoring for leaders navigating change, uncertainty, or pressure.
    We provide a steady, reflective space to explore challenges, build clarity, and strengthen decision-making. With deep charity-sector experience, we support you to feel more confident, grounded, and equipped to lead your organisation.

    Outcomes you can expect:

    Clearer thinking and stronger decision-making

    Reduced pressure and increased confidence

    Practical support from someone who understands the sector

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Real outcomes for charities, CICs and community organisations

Every organisation is different, but the goal is often the same: greater confidence, stronger systems and sustainable impact.


35+ organisations supported | £1.5m+ funding secured | UK-wide support

´Having trusted, knowledgeable support around funding has made an enormous difference. The guidance was clear, calm, and grounded in a real understanding of our work and the pressures we face as a small charity.´

— Senior leader, charity sector

“What stood out was the preparation and understanding of our organisation from the start. This brought clarity to our planning and gave us confidence that our funding work was focused and well thought through.”

— Charity sector client

Looking for support for your charity, CIC or community organisation?

Whether you're exploring funding opportunities, strengthening leadership, improving organisational systems or planning your next steps, we'd be happy to have a conversation.

Tell us a little about your organisation and we'll get back to you within two working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of organisations does Cahoot support?

We work with charities, CICs, social enterprises and community organisations across the UK.

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Can Cahoot help with funding applications?

Yes. We provide support with bid writing, funding readiness, fundraising strategy and income diversification.

Yes. Some organisations work with us on a specific challenge, while others choose ongoing support to help strengthen funding, leadership and organisational development over time.

Do you offer one-off and ongoing support?

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How much does Cahoot support cost?

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We offer both one-off and ongoing support. Costs vary depending on the type of support required, and we are always happy to discuss options with organisations before any commitment is made