They have a growth problem.
Paterson Growth helps ambitious charities, schools, sports organisations and other purpose-led organisations make better decisions, build stronger partnerships and achieve sustainable growth.
Most organisations already know where they want to go. The challenge is knowing where to focus, what to stop doing and how to create momentum. That is where Paterson Growth helps.
We help leaders cut through noise, identify the real barriers to growth and focus on the actions that will make the biggest difference.
We identify where growth can realistically come from and create a focused route forward.
We help build a more balanced, sustainable approach across philanthropy, trusts, partnerships and other opportunities.
We provide an honest assessment of readiness, proposition, leadership, prospects and next steps.
We turn ambition into a practical plan with sharper decisions, accountability and focus.
We strengthen the offer, open better conversations and build relationships around genuine mutual value.
Simple actions, sharper priorities and practical changes that can begin immediately and show early progress.
Clear goals, stronger systems and a realistic route to more sustainable income, partnerships and organisational growth.
We tailor every engagement to the organisation in front of us. The principles are simple: listen properly, simplify the challenge, agree what matters and turn decisions into action.
Understand the organisation, its people and the real challenge before advising.
Cut through complexity and identify what matters — and what does not.
Focus effort where it can create the greatest return and impact.
Create practical actions that can begin immediately, not next year.
Turn short-term wins into sustained organisational progress.
Plain English, honest conversations and recommendations your organisation can actually use.
No generic templates, unnecessary workshops or reports designed to impress rather than deliver.
Quick wins that build confidence, alongside clear long-term goals that support sustainable growth.
Rhys Paterson
Founder, Paterson Growth
My experience spans fundraising, business development, commercial partnerships, communications, governance and organisational leadership, giving me a broader perspective than many traditional fundraising advisers.
Rather than looking at a single income stream, I look at the whole organisation – how decisions are made, where opportunities are being missed and what will create the biggest impact.
Throughout my career I've built development functions from the ground up, secured significant philanthropic support, developed commercial partnerships, worked alongside CEOs, trustees and governing bodies, and supported organisations through significant fundraising campaigns, strategic growth initiatives and multi-million-pound projects.
Today, alongside Paterson Growth, I continue to support purpose-led organisations as both a charity trustee and school governor.
What you'll get from me isn't jargon or generic consultancy reports.
You'll get honest conversations, practical ideas and a clear focus on what will make the biggest difference to your organisation.
Because growth doesn't come from doing everything. It comes from doing the right things better.
Start with a straightforward conversation about where you are, where you want to go and what needs to change.