TRUST
Trusted by Leading Charities. Proven in the Field.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of representing and working alongside some of the UK’s most respected charities and fundraising organisations.
From national household names to high-growth challenger charities, I’ve led teams, built acquisition engines, restructured operations, and driven sustainable income growth at scale.
I haven’t just advised from the sidelines, I’ve been operationally responsible for performance, compliance, culture, and results. I’ve negotiated contracts, rebuilt underperforming campaigns, trained leaders, strengthened governance, and delivered
multi-million-pound income streams.
What sets my experience apart is the dual lens:
- Fundraising performance and people leadership.
- I understand the pressure of hitting targets.
- I understand the scrutiny of compliance.
- And I understand the complexity of leading teams in high-performance environments.
For two decades, organisations have trusted me to protect their reputation, grow their income, and strengthen their people.
That trust has been earned the hard way, through delivery.
Having worked with Jon for over 10 years, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. He is skilled at cutting through the noise that comes along with management, and getting quickly to the issues, this allows him to then use his considerable experience to solve problems quickly. I always enjoyed working with Jon, his personable manner made him very easy to do business with.
James Wheatcroft
Managing Director – Inspired People
Jon is a highly respected face-to-face fundraising leader whose thinking I’ve valued for many years. He remains a real firecracker – sharp, passionate, and someone who truly understands his craft, with a strong people centred approach and a clear focus on building sustainable programmes.
Danny McDonnell
founder and CEO-DMAC Alliance for Change
Having been involved in the charity sector at a senior level for almost 25 years, it’s safe to say Jon has established himself as an accomplished and talented leader with a huge amount of practical and strategic knowledge.
I worked closely with Jon during his time at Shelter where we launched a new agency fundraising relationship with the company Wesser Limited. His passion for the cause and guidance was invaluable in both launching and scaling what became a highly successful multi-year fundraising campaign.
Oliver Steele
UK Director-Wesser UK
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jon Lyons both as an agency partner and now directly through his own venture, Jon Lyons Consultancy (JLC). From the outset, Jon impressed me with his experience, professionalism, and depth of knowledge. He has a real talent for understanding complex organisational challenges and translating them into practical, impactful solutions that drive growth and performance.
We chose to continue working with Jon when he set up Jon Lyons Consultancy because I trust his judgement and ability to deliver. His sector knowledge, thoughtful approach, and commitment to quality make him a consultant I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Ryan Patterson
Managing Director-Smile Fundraising
Jon Lyons has been a trusted partner of YFR for over 5 years, and over that time our collaborations have produced highly successful campaigns. We continue to consult with Jon when exploring new opportunities and it’s great to know we can draw upon his services whenever the need arises.
James Everett
New Business Manager – YFR
“Jon worked with us on a highly sensitive and complex project focused on appropriate behaviour in the workplace. From the outset, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, discretion and integrity.
This was not an easy piece of work, it required courage, clarity and strong leadership. Jon commanded the room with confidence while creating a space where people felt heard, respected and safe to engage honestly. He has a natural authority that comes from experience, not ego. It was clear that his team held deep respect for him, and that respect translated into meaningful engagement and positive outcomes for the organisation.
Jon balances empathy with accountability in a way that very few leaders can. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any organisation seeking strong, values-driven leadership on complex people and culture matters.”
Stella Chandler
Focal Point Director
JLC has been instrumental in enabling our business to launch and grow with confidence. Their expertise in navigating the complexities of the face-to-face fundraising industry, various regulations and strict adherence to the highest compliance and ethics standards have helped us identify key areas of focus for learning and investment. Their integration with our in-house team has been absolutely seamless and it really feels less like working with a consultant, but rather collaborating with an internal partner. We are thrilled with our ongoing partnership and look forward to strengthening it further.
Filip Shwartz
Evolve fundraising Director
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