Create a project
To develop a new project, programme or strategic plan from concept stage through to delivery requires a number of inter-linked tasks to be completed. Some clients seek a range of specialist, independent professional support to help them through this process.
The tasks can include: market research to identify and evidence needs, demands and gaps in service provision; testing viability or feasibility of proposals; engaging with stakeholders and potential partners; gaining consensus on preferred options and solutions; business planning; identification of and application for various funding packages; devising a monitoring and evaluation plan; agreeing upon governance and delivery arrangements; and, development of a clear implementation plan.
Since 2001, Chimera Consulting has supported over 100 clients in project, programme and strategy development activities. Services delivered include:
Research into demands and needs including community consultation work
Feasibility study and business planning
Funding options review and grant applications
Organisational development and mentoring
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A clear and robust evidence base helps demonstrate the need for a project, programme, or new service, ensures it complements existing services and activities and serves two wider objectives:
It provides confidence to a client that they can implement their proposals based upon clear research demonstrating support and demand for services or activities. In short, it helps ensure proposals are built on firm foundations.
It is essential for clients to have a robust business plan if they are seeking “external” funding to help them deliver their proposals. A good business plan should illustrate what a client is trying to achieve, how and why, with achievable output targets, a clear implementation plan and details of the personnel involved. A realistic and sustainable business case will be at the heart of supporting documentation that funders will require, to enable them to assess whether they should invest.