Helping a Small Charity Assess Sustainability and Plan for the Future
Client Story : thePavement
The Challenge
thePavement is a free bi-monthly magazine offering vital resources and information to individuals experiencing homelessness—a publication described by its readers as “life-saving.” However, like many small charities, thePavement faced significant challenges in sustaining its operations. They needed clear insights into how they could continue delivering this essential resource while remaining financially and operationally viable.
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The Solution
I was engaged to assess thePavement’s sustainability and provide a strategic analysis of how the organisation could secure the resources necessary to thrive. This included evaluating their current operations, identifying opportunities for growth, and exploring viable alternatives for ensuring the publication’s future. The process involved a detailed review of the charity’s capacity to meet the identified needs of the homelessness community while maintaining their independence and staying true to their mission.
The Results
thePavement was presented with a through, well-researched report that identified key organisational challenges and provided a range of options for trustees to consider.
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What They Said
Phyllida’s recommendations included practical next steps and an action plan that could support both current steady state operations and longer-term goals. The review provided thePavement’s trustees with valuable insights that will enable us to consider how to either sustain current activities or to explore integration or merger with a larger charity.
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