Skip page header and navigation

About the evaluation

About the evaluation

Over three years the programme invested £17.5million in 160 organisations, helping to leverage a further £11.1million in philanthropy.  We think the programme has produced valuable lessons that can help other organisations to make their fundraising more effective as we emerge from Covid-19.

Here you can also find the report and case studies from years one and two of the programme, as well as a two-part podcast, which we’re sharing to facilitate peer to peer learning and promote knowledge and expertise about arts fundraising and private giving.

Case studies

Watch the film

Young Pilgrims, Manchester Jazz Festival. Photo: Maryam Al-Jeddal.
Photo by Young Pilgrims, Manchester Jazz Festival. Photo: Maryam Al-Jeddal.
1

Watch their film

Catalyst: Evolve - Poet in the City
Photo by Catalyst: Evolve - Poet in the City
2

Podcasts

Listen to the podcasts

Richard Naylor, Director of Research at BOP Consulting leads a discussion with Caroline McCormick, Director of Achates Philanthropy and Clare Titley, Director of Philanthropy at Arts Council England about arts fundraising in the UK and the learning so far from Catalyst Evolve.

Part 1 covers the philanthropy landscape in the UK and the fundraising journey that many organisations experience. It also discusses fundraising capacity and recruitment in cultural organisations and the role of boards in relation to fundraising.

Part 2 covers fundraising systems and regulations, and talks about match funding and raising private income.