About Us
At KN Walford Consultancy Ltd (KNWC), we empower small and underrepresented charities to create meaningful change in their communities. With over 50 years of combined experience in fundraising, accountancy, and organizational development, our dedicated team specializes in navigating the complexities of grant applications and financial management. We provide the support and guidance necessary for every organization to thrive and achieve sustainable success.
Kemar Walford, Founder KN Walford Consultancy Ltd (KNWC)
Kemar brings over 10 years of experience in fundraising and the third sector. He founded KN Walford Consultancy Ltd (KNWC) to support small, often overlooked charities in achieving meaningful impact in their communities. After a decade with one of the UK’s largest funding distributors, Kemar witnessed how many organisations struggled to meet funders' expectations and knew his expertise in grant assessment and management could make a difference.
Throughout his career, Kemar has worked with organisations such as London Youth, Caritas Anchor House, and the Bromley by Bow Centre. He spent much of his time with the Big Lottery Fund, supporting charities across London and the West Midlands. He also mentors community sports groups through Sported and serves as Chair of Black Fundraisers UK.
Dawn Morris, Director of a Business and Accountancy Practice
Dawn is a licensed accountant with over 25 years of experience in accountancy, business planning, and strategy. As the Director of a Business and Accountancy Practice, she specialises in grant fund sourcing, applications, and project management, while providing Accountancy and Finance Business Partnering services.
Dawn spent 20 years as a Management Accountant for a large Social Housing and Enterprise Group, where she evaluated business opportunities and led grant funding initiatives. Additionally, she has worked as a Grant Officer for an international public health organisation, managing over 40 projects with contracts exceeding £30 million. Her expertise covers management and statutory accounts, business development, and non-profit governance.
Hugh Stultz, Founder and Director of Orange Consulting and Training.
Hugh has over ten years of experience in the voluntary sector, specialising in managing and developing local authority grant funding programs. He has worked as a grants officer for a major funder and served as a grants assessor for a national organisation. His successful fundraising efforts for local and national charities, along with capacity-building initiatives, have given him a strong understanding of organisational development and fundraising needs.
At Orange Consulting and Training, Hugh distills his extensive experience into actionable support for charities and social enterprises. He believes that sustainability is attainable for all Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise organizations with the right guidance. Hugh is committed to helping organisations thrive and grow, ensuring they can effectively meet evolving community needs.
Mustafa Arrale, Fitter Finances Programme Officer.
Mustafa has over 20 years of experience working and volunteering in the voluntary sector. His diverse roles have included capacity building, fundraising, consultancy, training, and financial advice at various organizations, including Ealing CVS.
Since 2017, Mustafa has focused on supporting groups in Newham to enhance their skills and expertise in financial management. He is passionate about empowering organisations to achieve their goals through effective financial practices and has conducted training on topics such as Gift Aid for local groups. Mustafa's extensive experience and dedication to community development make him a valuable asset to any organisation.