The eBook features case studies from the sector. 

A new free resource is aiming to help voluntary organisations generate sustainable income from a surprising source: their own internal knowledge.

With over 80% of Scottish charities now facing financial difficulty, eCom Learning Solutions have published the eBook, ‘Turning Knowledge into Income: A Guide for the Third Sector’. 

The resource shows how training content already developed for staff, volunteers, or service users can be adapted for external audiences - creating a new revenue stream while remaining true to an organisation’s mission.

The guide includes practical advice on identifying which content would be suitable for a commercial offering, choosing the right model, preparing for digital delivery, planning marketing activity, and tracking success. 

It also features an in-depth case study on the work eCom has done with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), successfully transforming internal training into accessible, income-generating digital courses.

eCom CEO Wendy Edie said: “We’ve been hearing from our third-sector clients that they’re under increasing pressure to secure funding. So we wanted to share our ideas on how their existing internal training resources can be used to reach new audiences and help build greater financial resilience.”

Recent data highlights just how urgently this kind of support is needed. 

Over half of charities are now relying on reserves to stay afloat, with one in ten forced to stop delivering some services altogether. 

Meanwhile, only 13% of organisations have confirmed full funding for the year ahead.