Testimonials
Fundraising
"Kevin Gerrie is thoroughly professional, motivational and inspirational having played an important part in this highly successful Appeal.”
Donald Storrie, Big Build Appeal Chair, Marie Curie Cancer Care
"Having known Kevin Gerrie for more than 10 years and being closely aware of his work with Marie Curie Cancer Care where he was a member of the Senior Management Team, he did an excellent job and was an extremely valuable member of that team contributing greatly to its success. With experience in community and events fundraising, working with volunteers, direct mail, trusts, lottery, statutory and corporate fundraising he has a wide fundraising knowledge which was well used when leading Marie Curie's capital appeals programme. I think that any charity would benefit from working with Kevin and KMG Consultants, utilising his skills and experience."
Sandra Currie, Chief Executive, Kidney Research UK
"Kevin Gerrie has provided valued support for our fundraising team during a period of nearly a year when we had no Fundraising Director in post. Kevin's written work is clear and unambiguous which provides excellent support for decision making. His personable approach quickly made us think of him as part of the team rather than a 'consultant.'"
Kenny Steele, Chief Executive, Highland Hospice
"KMG Consultants have been very supportive in assisting RAMH to develop a cohesive approach to various funding bodies. Their awareness of the working environment coupled to an empathy to mental health issues made working with them a straight forward and positive working experience."
Stephen McLellan, Chief Executive, RAMH
"We are a small charity and when faced with a difficult economic climate we felt it was the ideal time to review our fundraising, systems, and strategies which had grown in a rather ad hoc manner. Kevin Gerrie and KMG Consultants provided an ideal sounding board for the thoughts of the Trustees and worked closely with our Secretary to set up a new system and information base as well as providing expertise in grant applications which has been most successful in increasing our income even in these difficult times. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending KMG Consultants to others."
Margaret Seymour, Chair, The Neurosciences Foundation
"I was delighted with the help, support and guidance from KMG Consultants over a 10 month period which ended with the recruitment of our first Director of Fundraising & Communications. After an initial brief assessment they helped to improve our financial situation with our short term income increasing significantly while improving future budgeting and long term planning. Overall KMG Consultants had a very positive and successful impact on St Vincent’s hospice over achieving on the initial target set."
Kate Lennon, Chief Executive, St Vincent's Hospice
"Kevin and KMG Consultants have been a great help to The Academy in clarifying our case for support and in drawing up application documents for a large and varied number of trusts and foundations for a major capital appeal. His awareness of sources for funding and his expertise in the complex world of grant applications has been invaluable to us. Kevin's professional and friendly approach also means he is more than willing to help and offer advice beyond any remit, so I would strongly recommend his services to other organisations."
Mark Taylor, Director of Development, The Glasgow Academy
Fundrsaising and Communications
"I appreciate the huge depth of experience and knowledge about fundraising and the workings of charitable organisations that exists within KMG Consultants and would strongly recommend Kevin Gerrie and KMG Consultants to any charity establishing a fundraising plan or strategy, implementing a fundraising strategy, or evaluating work undertaken to form a new plan. Their skills cover all fundraising areas as well as marketing, branding, communications, and PR. By taking on these services you will stand a much greater chance of success in whatever activities you have planned."
Andy Powrie-Smith, Director of APBI (The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry)
"I was delighted with the work that Kevin Gerrie and KMG Consultants did for us. Having gathered evidence quickly and carefully, he produced a thorough report that set out very clearly the possibilities and options that we should consider. On the basis of Kevin’s report the governors were able to decide on what action to take.”
John Stoer, Head Master, St Aloysius’ College
I have been pleased to have Kevin and KMG on hand to advise on both existing fundraising policies and development of new plans and strategies for clients. In that context, I would highly recommend them for such, as well as for constructive and informed advice on communications, marketing and implementation and review.
Alison MacNeil
Consultant: Tax, Trusts & Charities; Miller Samuel LLP
Corporate Social Responsibility
"After the thoroughly professional input from KMG Consultants helped us to establish, monitor, and review our first Charity of the Year partnership we had no hesitation in continuing this relationship into a second year using their expertise to ensure maximum benefit to charities from our support. I would strongly recommend them to other companies considering or reviewing their charity giving."
Stuart Johnston, Managing Director, Experian QAS
HR Services
"KMG Consultants have proved to be extremely helpful to a number of my clients, offering advice and helping them to manage situations that can often prove to be stressful for smaller organisations that do not have a dedicated HR resource. They can offer excellent cost effective solutions to problems as well establishing procedures to stop issues arising in the future."
Stephen Docherty, Managing Director, SD Business Management
"Kevin Gerrie is thoroughly professional, motivational and inspirational having played an important part in this highly successful Appeal.”
Donald Storrie, Big Build Appeal Chair, Marie Curie Cancer Care
"Having known Kevin Gerrie for more than 10 years and being closely aware of his work with Marie Curie Cancer Care where he was a member of the Senior Management Team, he did an excellent job and was an extremely valuable member of that team contributing greatly to its success. With experience in community and events fundraising, working with volunteers, direct mail, trusts, lottery, statutory and corporate fundraising he has a wide fundraising knowledge which was well used when leading Marie Curie's capital appeals programme. I think that any charity would benefit from working with Kevin and KMG Consultants, utilising his skills and experience."
Sandra Currie, Chief Executive, Kidney Research UK
"Kevin Gerrie has provided valued support for our fundraising team during a period of nearly a year when we had no Fundraising Director in post. Kevin's written work is clear and unambiguous which provides excellent support for decision making. His personable approach quickly made us think of him as part of the team rather than a 'consultant.'"
Kenny Steele, Chief Executive, Highland Hospice
"KMG Consultants have been very supportive in assisting RAMH to develop a cohesive approach to various funding bodies. Their awareness of the working environment coupled to an empathy to mental health issues made working with them a straight forward and positive working experience."
Stephen McLellan, Chief Executive, RAMH
"We are a small charity and when faced with a difficult economic climate we felt it was the ideal time to review our fundraising, systems, and strategies which had grown in a rather ad hoc manner. Kevin Gerrie and KMG Consultants provided an ideal sounding board for the thoughts of the Trustees and worked closely with our Secretary to set up a new system and information base as well as providing expertise in grant applications which has been most successful in increasing our income even in these difficult times. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending KMG Consultants to others."
Margaret Seymour, Chair, The Neurosciences Foundation
"I was delighted with the help, support and guidance from KMG Consultants over a 10 month period which ended with the recruitment of our first Director of Fundraising & Communications. After an initial brief assessment they helped to improve our financial situation with our short term income increasing significantly while improving future budgeting and long term planning. Overall KMG Consultants had a very positive and successful impact on St Vincent’s hospice over achieving on the initial target set."
Kate Lennon, Chief Executive, St Vincent's Hospice
"Kevin and KMG Consultants have been a great help to The Academy in clarifying our case for support and in drawing up application documents for a large and varied number of trusts and foundations for a major capital appeal. His awareness of sources for funding and his expertise in the complex world of grant applications has been invaluable to us. Kevin's professional and friendly approach also means he is more than willing to help and offer advice beyond any remit, so I would strongly recommend his services to other organisations."
Mark Taylor, Director of Development, The Glasgow Academy
Fundrsaising and Communications
"I appreciate the huge depth of experience and knowledge about fundraising and the workings of charitable organisations that exists within KMG Consultants and would strongly recommend Kevin Gerrie and KMG Consultants to any charity establishing a fundraising plan or strategy, implementing a fundraising strategy, or evaluating work undertaken to form a new plan. Their skills cover all fundraising areas as well as marketing, branding, communications, and PR. By taking on these services you will stand a much greater chance of success in whatever activities you have planned."
Andy Powrie-Smith, Director of APBI (The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry)
"I was delighted with the work that Kevin Gerrie and KMG Consultants did for us. Having gathered evidence quickly and carefully, he produced a thorough report that set out very clearly the possibilities and options that we should consider. On the basis of Kevin’s report the governors were able to decide on what action to take.”
John Stoer, Head Master, St Aloysius’ College
I have been pleased to have Kevin and KMG on hand to advise on both existing fundraising policies and development of new plans and strategies for clients. In that context, I would highly recommend them for such, as well as for constructive and informed advice on communications, marketing and implementation and review.
Alison MacNeil
Consultant: Tax, Trusts & Charities; Miller Samuel LLP
Corporate Social Responsibility
"After the thoroughly professional input from KMG Consultants helped us to establish, monitor, and review our first Charity of the Year partnership we had no hesitation in continuing this relationship into a second year using their expertise to ensure maximum benefit to charities from our support. I would strongly recommend them to other companies considering or reviewing their charity giving."
Stuart Johnston, Managing Director, Experian QAS
HR Services
"KMG Consultants have proved to be extremely helpful to a number of my clients, offering advice and helping them to manage situations that can often prove to be stressful for smaller organisations that do not have a dedicated HR resource. They can offer excellent cost effective solutions to problems as well establishing procedures to stop issues arising in the future."
Stephen Docherty, Managing Director, SD Business Management