Clients

Achates was founded in 2014 by Caroline McCormick, who was formerly Chief Executive of the world’s largest organisation representing writers, PEN International, heading up 145 Centres in 105 countries and acting as the Literature Representative at UNESCO.

Caroline’s passion for art, social and environmental justice led her to create Achates as an ethical company dedicated to supporting charities working in these areas. To date we have advised over 600 organisations internationally and our reputation goes from strength to strength; whether advising UK cultural organisations ranging from The Women’s Prize Trust, to the Donmar Warehouse, to London Film School; leading human rights fundraising campaigns for organisations such as The White Helmets on behalf of the Syria Campaign, and the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music; advising environmental organisations, such as Greenpeace and ArtsAdmin; or international organisations such as 32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust and Belarus Free Theatre; we are known and respected for our ability to enable resilience with integrity through our strong focus on organisational purpose and distinctiveness, and on understanding the priorities of participants and audiences.

Achates has rapidly become a respected cultural sector strategic and fundraising consultancy company which works with and for cultural organisations of all scales, art forms and locations to support a holistic and embedded approach to business planning and voluntary income generation, from bid writing to identification and cultivation of major donor prospects, to leading on major capital projects.

Below is a list of some of our most recent clients from across the cultural sector.