This document provides an overview of institutional funding potential in the UK and recommendations for maximizing funding opportunities. It defines institutional funding and outlines the purpose, methodology, key trends, and results of benchmarking analyses. Survey findings from external organizations emphasize joining policy and advocacy with fundraising, engagement plans for donors, and integrating funding with service planning. Top charities by institutional funding are listed, with the British Red Cross notably absent. The document concludes with tips, such as assessing donor programs and using failure as a learning opportunity, to strengthen funding applications and balance funding sources.