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Kirk Harrison Eastside People Member Income generation and fundraising for charities eastside people consultants charity consultant

Kirk Harrison

I help not-for-profits develop all aspects of their operational models, with a focus on investment readiness, drawing on my background in the commercial and social finance sectors. I bring an enthusiastic, empathetic and straightforward approach to working on a wide range of projects. I combine a strong ‘can do’ work ethic with a sense of pragmatism and importantly, a sense of humour.

After 20 years in the financial sector, I followed my passion for sport as a means to engage with and help people, give something back to society and pursue my desire for a second career in the social sector. I have extensive experience in the Sport for Development (SFD), Not for Profit and Social Investment sectors, and work with a number of social lenders/investors bringing relevant and current experience in this area.

Key Projects:

Foundation East strategy review and exploring capital raise options, not for profit lender supporting new businesses, existing businesses, charities and social enterprises

Supported Board in strategy review including a business model assessment, impact assessment and exploring fund raising options including an ultimate listing on the Ethex site

Restructuring and long term sustainability plan, Sport For Development charity delivering multiple social impacts from a community Hub in Lambeth

Undertook initial business review; proposed then implemented a restructuring plan; revised the business model; help form a new Board and instigated new Governance measures; developed new strategic partners (eg Sport England, Nike) and new funding partners (City Bridge Trust, Lambeth Council LMCT etc); developed the impact model; recruited a new operational team; restructured the Balance sheet and improved cash flow/P&L; leading on redevelopment options for the site.

Strategy, largest social finance intermediary in the UK

Undertook a variety of projects including:- advising on new fund investments; assisting on underperforming asset management; portfolio management; implementing new systems for enhanced partner relations/systems; review of Financial Inclusion/CDFI sector

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