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Synergy Universe UK · Partnerships

Let’s work together.

We work with charities and non-profit organisations, with funders and international partners, and with associations and educational institutions. Choose who you are to see what we can do together.

Who are you?

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Charities and non-profits

Charities, NGOs, associations and social enterprises that need stable funding.

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Funders and international partners

Trusts, foundations, donors and international organisations that fund work in Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

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Associations and educational institutions

Universities, colleges, schools and professional associations looking for partners and joint projects.

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01 For charities and non-profits

From one grant at a time to stable funding.

We help your team find the right funders, write strong applications and meet the standards donors check before they fund.

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What we do together

  • Funding strategy

    A map of UK, European and international funders that fit your mission, with a calendar of calls.

  • Applications

    Concept notes, full proposals, budgets and logframes, written together with your team.

  • Grant management standards (GSA)

    Policies, financial procedures and documents that pass a donor’s due diligence.

  • Reporting

    Narrative and financial reports in the donor’s format, on time.

  • Partners

    Introductions to UK and European partners for joint and consortium projects.

How it can work

Example scenario 1

First application to a UK trust

Situation
A Ukrainian NGO runs a strong rehabilitation programme but has never applied to a UK trust or foundation.
What we do
Readiness check, closing the gaps in documents and procedures, a shortlist of trusts, then the concept note and the full application with a budget in GBP.
Result
A complete application and an organisation ready for the trust’s checks.

Example scenario 2

Out of dependence on one donor

Situation
A UK charity finances almost all of its work from a single donor.
What we do
A funding strategy, a 12-month calendar of calls, templates for applications and reports, and training for the team.
Result
Several funding sources and a team that can apply on its own.

These are illustrative scenarios. They show how cooperation can work; each project is planned with you.

02 For funders and international partners

Your money where it works, with partners you can trust.

We are your partner on the ground: we find and check organisations, support them through the grant and show you what your funding achieved.

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What we do together

  • Partner search and due diligence

    We find and check local organisations: legal status, governance, finances and track record.

  • Calls for proposals

    We design and run calls, pre-screen applications and prepare the evaluation for your committee.

  • Grantee support

    Coaching on budgets, procurement and reporting, so the money is used as planned.

  • Monitoring and evaluation

    Field visits, verification of results and independent reports.

  • Study tours and delegations

    Visits to projects in Ukraine, Poland and the UK: programme, meetings and logistics.

How it can work

Example scenario 1

A trust without a team in Ukraine

Situation
A UK grant-making trust wants to fund community projects in Ukraine but has no staff on the ground.
What we do
We map and pre-screen local organisations, run due diligence on the shortlist and support the selected grantees through reporting.
Result
The trust funds checked partners and receives reports in its own format.

Example scenario 2

Independent monitoring of a programme

Situation
An international organisation needs an independent check of results in several regions.
What we do
A monitoring plan, field visits, interviews with beneficiaries and a check of the documents.
Result
An evidence-based report with clear recommendations for the next phase.

These are illustrative scenarios. They show how cooperation can work; each project is planned with you.

03 For associations and educational institutions

Partners across borders, and the funding to work together.

We connect UK universities, colleges, schools and associations with partners in Ukraine, Poland and the EU, and prepare joint projects from the first meeting to the application.

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What we do together

  • Partner matching

    Universities, colleges, schools and associations that fit your field and goals.

  • Joint projects

    Applications to exchange, education and research programmes such as the Turing Scheme and Horizon Europe.

  • Further education and apprenticeships

    Sharing UK practice in further education and apprenticeships: curricula, teacher training and links with employers.

  • Study visits

    Visits for rectors, teachers, students and association members.

  • Programmes for associations

    Joint events, member programmes and funding for professional associations.

How it can work

Example scenario 1

A university looking for a Ukrainian partner

Situation
A UK university wants a joint project on energy-efficient reconstruction.
What we do
A shortlist of matching universities, first meetings, a partnership agreement and a joint application.
Result
A working consortium and a submitted application.

Example scenario 2

Apprenticeship practice for partner colleges

Situation
A professional association wants to share UK apprenticeship practice with colleges abroad.
What we do
A project concept, partner colleges and employers, a study visit to the UK and a funding application.
Result
A pilot programme with committed partners and a plan to fund it.

These are illustrative scenarios. They show how cooperation can work; each project is planned with you.

How we start

Four simple steps.

  1. 1

    Your request

    Two minutes with the form below.

  2. 2

    A free call

    45 minutes online, Tuesday or Wednesday.

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    A proposal

    Scope, team, timeline and cost in writing.

  4. 4

    We start

    One contact person from start to finish.

Request

Tell us what you need.

We reply within two working days. You can also book a call straight away.

Svitlana Olieinikova
Svitlana Olieinikova
Founder & CEO, Synergy Universe
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