About Us
Rosmer Lockhart Associates (RLA) supports arts, culture, heritage and social justice charities who want to make themselves more financially sustainable. We work with you, listening & understanding to assess capacity, help define priorities, support development of fundraising practice and ultimately improve income generation.
Our aim is for clients become more resilient, entrepreneurial, and confident. We foster these qualities so clients can shape and share powerful stories about the vital role their charities and non-profits play for everyone.
In addition to the core services offered, RLA is part of a network of experienced professionals covering impact & evaluation, cultural consultancy, project management, marketing & PR, as well as graphic & web design, providing access to a range of skills to turn aspirations into reality.
It is a privilege and a pleasure to work with people and organisations willing to reflect, realign and become proactive about their futures.
To arrange a free no obligation conversation to identify how we can help, drop us an email
We would love to hear from you.
Background
Rosmer Lockhart Associates was founded in January 2025, solidifying decades of diverse experience.
Over two decades, Kate, Director of RLA, has secured funding from a diverse range of sources and driven growth for cultural, creative, and educational institutions. At the University of Nottingham, she secured significant gifts and built strategic corporate and alumni relationships, supporting Lakeside Arts, Ingenuity Impact, and medical research.
Previously Director of Business Development at New Art Exchange, she played a key role in securing major funding, including a £4.7 million ERDF grant for the Big House creative industries programme, following her successful design and delivery of Real Creative Futures.
A trained ILM Level 5 coach, Kate has supported 120+ creative businesses and coached cultural leaders, civil servants, and development professionals.
At the National College for School Leadership, she scaled a headteacher coaching programme nationally and later joined the University of Nottingham’s coaching pool, supporting colleagues at all levels.
As Design Review Panel Manager (East Midlands), Kate partnered with English Heritage to deliver Building in Context and founded the National Design Review Network with CABE. Her long-standing interest in philanthropy and civic life includes roles with Sheffield Civic Trust and Allen Tod Architecture, coordinating bids and public art commissions.
As a development consultant, Kate supports small and medium-sized charities and not-for-profits, applying her expertise in cultural policy, business management, fundraising, facilitation and coaching.
Services
Many charities and not-for-profit organisations operate in an increasingly challenging funding and policy environment.
We can help navigate this.
How? We listen, assess, discuss and propose a course of action working with you and your capacity.
The services we provide include:
Who we've worked with
