ABOUT IDEAL FUNDRAISING
Ideal Fundraising Ltd is an award-winning face-to-face fundraising agency based in Sutton Harbour, Plymouth. Established in 2017, the company has become one of the South West’s most successful and trusted fundraising providers — raising over £8 million for leading UK charities through transparent, ethical, and results-driven campaigns.
With a clear mission to connect charities with supporters through authentic conversations, Ideal Fundraising has built a reputation for excellence in an industry that demands trust, energy, and accountability.
At the heart of its success is a proven formula: disciplined daily performance, high-standard training, and measurable results. Every campaign is designed to deliver tangible impact — with 95 % Gift Aid capture, 80 % donor retention, and consistently strong average gift sizes.
Operating from its new HQ at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, Ideal Fundraising represents a new generation of agencies that combine traditional face-to-face engagement with modern strategy, compliance, and leadership. The company has proudly earned the Global Recognition Award 2025, highlighting its commitment to innovation, performance, and ethical excellence in the fundraising sector.
OUR FOUNDER
Meet James Bevan, the Founder and CEO of Ideal Fundraising. With a passion for making a difference, James has led the company from its inception, driving impactful fundraising initiatives and expanding operations globally.
James Bevan
Founder and Principal
As the visionary behind Ideal Fundraising, James Bevan is dedicated to creating positive change through effective fundraising strategies and empowering communities to support charitable causes.
Lucy Goodyear
Human Resources
Lucy supports everyone in the Ideal Operation. Her passion and dedication to helping people has enabled her to create great relationships with our team.
Operations Manager
Joshua Miller
Head of Wiltshire operations, Josh has proven experience in building successful teams. He has over 12 years experience in the fundraising industry and currently runs one of our most largest teams.
Client Relations Manager
Jason Jack
Jason works closely with Ideal Fundraising's existing and new clients, by analysing the clients needs he then supports Ideal by implementing strategies that align with the Charities values. This enables long term strong relationships with the clients.