If you are considering using De Facto, we feel that nothing speaks louder than our previous clients in explaining the level of service and quality of work you can expect to receive should you choose to work with us. Below are just some of the comments we have received from clients over the years:
"De Facto really helped us get our project off the ground - I do not believe we would have been able to secure the funding without your input - and the opportunity to meet demand from the retailers would have passed us by. Thank you!"
"De Facto have been working with us on two projects in particular, for nearly four years....The schemes were struggling in embryonic form before De Facto were employed as project managers. Both schemes now have complete financial packages, project teams and design teams, and are well on their way to fruition. This could not have been achieved by the Council without De Facto."
"Despite being one of the biggest companies in the region, and having significant resources of our own, De Facto's expertise, support and professionalism made all the difference to the success of this project. They advised us to build on our original project idea and introduce a second, much-needed project which had been on our 'back-burner' for a long time. They helped us to develop this more significant programme of investment, and proceeded to secure the funding that meant we could make it happen......De Facto became an integral part of our team while the project and funding applications were being developed, and their input was invaluable."
"I wish to convey the thanks and appreciation of the Group for the dedication and enthusiasm of you and your team in carrying out this challenging commission. The final reports represent very high quality pieces of work which will undoubtedly be of seminal importance..."
"I have no hesitation in offering a reference for the whole team at De Facto who have been professional, efficient, optimistic and friendly even at the most difficult moments of our schemes!"
"De Facto was a leading force behind our multi-million pound bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund....We were very impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail that the De Facto team demonstrated throughout the process."
"Without De Facto we are sure that the project would have died, over 100 jobs would not have been safeguarded and our chance to create over 100 jobs would not exist....Our experience of De Facto has been of a company with clear vision, professional presentation and the all-important contacts to put our project on track."
"Just a quick note to say that I thought your submission was absolutely brilliant...Believe me, all the midnight oil was worth the magnificent end result...Well done!!"
"De Facto was set an extremely tight timescale in which to complete an extensive study for us. The project was completed on time, on budget, in a comprehensive and professional report, which we used to inform a multi-million pound investment decision. I would not hesitate to recommend the De Facto team to anyone with a major development proposition."
"The Forum members were very impressed with the quality of the submission document and the development proposals for usage and unanimously agreed to support your application..."
"In undertaking this study De Facto demonstrated a clear understanding of the needs and workings of what was a complex partnership. The team showed excellent commitment and enthusiasm and used their skills to produce a comprehensive feasibility report which provided a robust basis on which to move the project forward."
"Just a brief word to say how very impressed I have been by the Feasibility Study. It's in a different class from anything of its ilk I've come across before, for its professionalism, thoroughness and clarity. Above all it makes a sound case for the feasibility of the project and enables us to move on at last."
"The team at De Facto can and do offer invaluable support and expertise to those of us pursuing projects, including development, that may qualify for grant aid. De Facto have provided extensive professional input of substantial value to our £40m development and have provided a common sense, intelligent and well-informed approach to the many queries that we have brought to their door. I have no hestitation in recommending the De Facto group to you for project management and funding consultation. Our interest in their support continues."
"May I say how delighted I am that the Trustees' application to have the Trust registered has been successful? I know that it was a great aim of Derek Tangye's that his work should be remembered in this way, and I am sure that it will be equally well received by his readers. I think that the result is a just reward for all the effort and care that you and the Trustees have put into the project, and I would like to congratulate you "
"De Facto made an application on our behalf for ERDF funding, and successfully secured a substantial grant. The service offered by De Facto on this application represented excellent value for money and their unerring commitment to pursuing success on our behalf was commendable."
"I've had a first read of the report and am very pleased and impressed by how you have been able to pull things together so well in such a short time. You've done a really good job and have produced something which I think could have the potential to attract a major backer."
"Finally, very many thanks to you and your team - without your expertise and determination I am sure the funding would never have been agreed. Thank you very much indeed for all you have done."
"I know this Council would wish me to express their appreciation (as I do mine) for all you did in relation to the preparation of our Strategy Document last year. It hs been quoted around the County as being an example of how a Town Strategy ought to look."
"The...Document is regarded as the best consultation document which has been seen in a long time."
"I was part of the client team responsible for commissioniong De Facto to carry out a feasibility study for the proposed RYA Sailing Academy...and I was happy to record high scores against their value for money, interpretation of client needs, knowledge of the subject and their commitment and enthusiasm."
"The Council would like to thank you for your advice and the efficient manner in which the Plan hs been produced, which will be invaluable when funding is applied for."
"Your input has given great clarity to my work and your advice has been invaluable."
"It occurred to me yesterday that we seem to have come a long way with this project in rather a short period of time!. Then it occurred to me that it is because of your expertise that the above is true. I would like to thank you all for the time and effort that you ahve put into this project and for all your hard work..."
"We were delighted to hear that we had been successful in our application! May we thank you and your staff for all their efforts in pulling all the information together and achieving the funding - great well done to everyone! We would not hesitate to recommend your company to others."