Abbey Solutions International Ltd

04/12/2025

Please share. Support only available for medical supplies.

As a volunteer I have so far raised over £255,000 to support humanitarian and medical work in Ukraine. Today, I am very happy to share the news that I have received a further significant injection of funding from a foundation I collaborate closely with.

28/11/2025

Abbey Solutions is very proud to be working with Julius Baer to support their wealthy clients in developing philanthropy strategies that leave lasting impact.

The bank has a long history of philanthropy, and is one of the leading private banks globally, with assets under management of over $650 billion dollars. (Oct 2025).

Discover findings from Julius Baer's Family Barometer 2025.

22/06/2025

ASI, a global nonprofit consultancy currently has a number of opportunities for freelance fundraising consultants with experience in Major Donor fundraising, Heritage and Arts fundraising and Trust/Foundation fundraising. Please see the link for further details.

Freelance Consultancy Roles

07/01/2025

Last year was a strong year for ASI, securing new funds from Trusts and Foundations, with nearly £5.6 million raised. A lot of that was from overseas foundations based in Europe, Asia and the US, but some nice donations from UK Trusts too. Not surprising our very tailored approach, which means talking to donors and not relying on websites or directories puts us ahead. People give to people and Trusts/Foundations are no different. We even secured funding for a Ukraine NGO from a donor that doesn't fund overseas work! Our assignments are implemented by our amazing consultants. Our policy of never taking on clients we do not feel passionate about always pays off. And we never take on clients that come across as weak in terms of their outputs, and mission. It all helps.

Abbey Solutions International specialises in fundraising consultancy and charity consultancy in the UK and globally.

03/01/2025

Reflecting on an Impactful 2024
2024 was an incredibly fulfilling year. Running a successful consultancy supporting NGOs, charities, and major donors worldwide has kept us busy.

A personal highlight for John Abbey has been his fundraising efforts for Ukraine, where he has now raised over £185,300 for medical supplies, building materials, and vehicles, while additional donated items likely represent another £100,000 in value. Ensuring transparency by tracking these supplies from source to recipient has been crucial. This approach has earned the trust of foundations and major donors who continue to support John—even though the projects are totally outside their usual giving criteria. A lesson their in fundraising through passion.

Another growing area of the consultancy involves helping individuals and families navigate their philanthropy journeys. Our goal is to ensure donations make a meaningful impact by rigorously vetting projects and recipients. It’s about stepping beyond glossy websites, visiting projects in person, and ensuring that organisations truly deliver on their promises through detailed due diligence. We are thrilled to be working with Julius Baer Private Bank in Zurich, helping their clients design effective philanthropy strategies.
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Key takeaways from 2024
1. Have a strategy, but stay flexible. A solid plan is essential, but some of the best opportunities unexpectedly arise. If something feels right, trust your instincts and go for it. Don’t get tied down by what you wrote 6 months ago.

2. Don’t overthink—just act. Nike’s slogan, “Just do it,” is brilliant in its simplicity. That Dan Wieden was a clever chap. Taking the first step, however small, is often the hardest. Just remember progress comes from action, not perfection.

3. Take time to have fun. Life’s too short for all this work stuff. Having little moments of fun as often as you can simply makes sense.
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Back to Ukraine
Pictured below is Valeria, a 22-year-old volunteer medic and one of over 16,000 courageous women defending their country at the frontline. For Valeria, every day brings immense challenges. The wounded come through her field hospital constantly and above the buzz of drones are a constant deadly threat, but her courage never falters. She cannot imagine being anywhere else—as she says: “I belong with my boys” It’s a sobering reminder of the dichotomy in the world: those who run toward danger and those who run from it. Let’s hope most of us never have to make that choice.
Wishing everyone a prosperous, impactful, and joyful year ahead!

30/12/2024

Start the new year with precise, tailored donor mapping. ASI has 22 years experience in fundraising from Trusts and Major Donors. See what we can do for you.

ASI provides donor mapping support so organisations can maximise their income by closely matching project and organisations.

13/12/2024

John and Haidee-Laure had very successful meetings in Zurich this week, that concluded with a meeting at a major private bank to discuss how we can support their clients philanthropic aspirations. ASI is one of the very few consultancies that support major donors globally with their nonprofit investment strategy.

25/11/2024

An early Christmas drink in Central London with two amazing consultants that I'm delighted are part of the ASI team. Dom is based in France and Lara is based in Croatia.