Charity investment management

Charity investment management

Portfolios designed to support your mission and manage risk responsibly, with clarity and appropriate oversight. We help you:

  • Align investments with goals, spending needs and time horizons
  • Balance income, growth and capital protection
  • Reflect sustainability and ESG preferences
  • Receive clear, usable reports for trustees and board discussions
  • Stay on track with ongoing reviews

Please note, the value of investments can go down as well as up and your charity may get back less than the amount invested.

Reserves and cash strategy

Reserves and cash strategy

Many charities hold excess cash due to uncertainty or lack of time to review reserves properly. We help you build a clear, practical charity reserves policy and make better use of your funds. You’ll be able to:

  • Define appropriate reserve levels
  • Understand the impact of inflation
  • Plan liquidity with confidence
  • Structure short, medium and long-term cash
  • Identify when to invest surplus funds

The result: stronger financial stability without unnecessary risk.

Investment policy and governance support

Investment policy and governance support

Strong governance underpins every financial decision. We help trustees:

  • Create or update investment and reserves policies, aligned with Charity Commission guidance
  • Ensure policies are practical and board-ready
  • Structure reviews and reporting
  • Clearly document decisions

This reduces pressure and improves confidence across your board.

Fixed-fee services

Fixed-fee services

Optional fixed-fee support:

  • Investment policy (CC14): £750–£1,250
  • Reserves policy (CC19): £500–£950
  • Annual governance review: £500
  • Trustee training (online or in-person): £350–£600

Clear, practical support

Everything we do is designed to make your role easier, with straightforward advice and well‑supported decisions you can stand behind.

Get a free trustee investment governance review

A short, practical session to give you confidence and direction.

What happens in the review

In 20 minutes, we’ll cover:

  • 1. Reserves and cash

    Are your reserves aligned with your needs?

  • 2. Investments

    Does your strategy reflect your objectives and risk level?

  • 3. Policies

    Are your documents clear, practical and effective?

  • 4. Risks and gaps

    Are there gaps around diversification, inflation, liquidity or governance?

  • 5. Next steps

    A simple action plan for your next trustee meeting.

Book your free governance review

Request a review and our team will confirm a suitable time with you.

Book your governance review

Make your trustee role easier

Good financial governance doesn’t need to feel overwhelming.

Get the support you need to make well‑judged decisions and meet your responsibilities with confidence.

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Use this form to book your free, no-obligation trustee governance review.

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