“I would recommend Holistic to any other institution looking to raise funds from its alumni and wider community.”

David Allsop, Headteacher, Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough

“Holistic’s advice was excellent: informed, strategic and practical.”

Mike Welsh, Principal and Chief Executive, East Riding College

“Dr Spence’s expertise in the challenging world of fundraising and alumni relations is widely appropriately acknowledged.”

Oliver Delany, Director at the Bar Council Of England and Wales.

“Holistic introduced us to the world of professional fundraising (resources, methodologies, approaches and skills) of which we had little prior knowledge.”

Simon Jones, Director of Engagement, Higher Education Academy.

“Holistic gave us clear guidance on how to establish a development function for Sheffield College, tied into the college’s history and ethos. This was well received by our Governors and is being embedded in our plans for the future.”

Andrew Hartley, Business Development Director, Sheffield College.

“Holistic produced a thorough overview of our schools, and outlined a detailed series of recommendations which will greatly improve our links with our external communities”

Phil Crompton, Chief Executive, Trent Academies Group

“I can recommend Dr Spence as a consummate development professional. He is familiar and skilled at all aspects of fundraising, alumni relations and major gifts.”

Margaret Abbot, Principal Emeritus, ASK Associates