Secure Consistent Funding for your Organisation
Fundraising doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Together we’ll simplify the process, help you focus on the right opportunities, and craft compelling applications that funders say ‘YES’ to.
Fundraising doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Together we’ll simplify the process, help you focus on the right opportunities, and craft compelling applications that funders say ‘YES’ to.
Balancing fundraising with delivering your services is tough – let’s streamline that with a plan. Fundraising can be easier.
With over 20 years of experience in small charity and community fundraising, I don’t just help you submit a strong application, I also teach you how to write and secure the repeat funding your organisation needs. This ensures sustainability, ownership and the authenticity that funders want.
Together, we will:
You get the funding you need now while gaining the knowledge to set you on the path to consistent, long-term funding.
With the Sustainable Fundraising Project, you’ll not only get bids written, you’ll also learn how to create a sustainable funding cycle that continues to bring in money. It’s no more expensive than hiring a bid writer, and it gives you the tools to secure funding repeatedly.
Working with me, you’ll:
Together, we’ll work on real bids right away. I’ll guide you through the process so you understand the key steps and can continue the work independently in the future.
I’ll help you identify the most effective ways to communicate your project's need and design solutions that resonate with funders. We’ll work on your bid together, making sure it reflects your passion, knowledge, and connection to the community.
I’ll teach you how to collect and present evidence to demonstrate the need in your community; clearly define your project’s solution; position your organisation as the best choice to run it; research and target the right funders for your project.
For a chat with a fellow development worker …
Let’s connect by phone or video to assess your needs, answer your questions, and set you up for success.
We’ll map out your best funding strategy, set clear priorities, and start crafting strong funding applications together.
With a solid plan in place, we’ll submit bids and start winning grants for your organisation.
YES, you could hire a fundraiser (myself included) to write bids for you, but this is often less effective in the long run. Here’s why:
Funders are looking for more than just polished prose. They want to see that your project addresses a real need, that you understand the problem and the solution, and that your team is the right one to deliver it. If a bid feels like it was led by an outsider, it can undermine the project’s credibility.
While an external bid writer can bring in money quickly, they can’t equip your team with the skills to sustain funding long-term. Plus, few donors will give you money to pay for an external fundraiser.
Rejection is often not the worst outcome – it’s funding a project that you can’t deliver or that isn’t right for your community. My approach ensures you understand the real needs of your community and the solution you’re offering, leading to more effective bids and long-term success.
Free Toolkit
Grants come in many shapes and sizes – big ones, small ones, capital, revenue and gifts in-kind, and so do funders’ application forms. However long their forms are, however many application stages there are, and however many questions they ask, everything can be boiled down to just Four Critical Questions.
If you can answer these questions confidently, you can nail any application.
Funding Strategies, Support and Advice in UK
I provide hands-on grant writing support, training, and advice to help small charities, community groups, and sports organisations secure funding and build long-term financial sustainability.