Our monthly retainer is a comprehensive charity income generation solution for UK non-profits. It includes:Professional Bid Writing: One medium-sized grant application written and submitted every month, whether you need unrestricted core funding, project funding for a new community initiative, or capital funding for building renovations. Strategic Horizon Scanning: Priority alerts for new funding opportunities tailored to your mission, parsing both national databases and hyper-local Yorkshire and the Humber regional funds. Fundraising Roadmap: A monthly video call to align your non-profit funding strategy. Expert Advice: Unlimited email support for quick eligibility checks or advice. Request a Custom Package Quote to see how this exact pipeline can work for your Yorkshire organisation.Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

es, we cover both major national pots and regional trusts. We specialise in major national funders like the National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All & Reaching Communities), Arts Council England, and Sport England. Crucially, because we are Yorkshire-based, we also navigate the local funding landscape, supporting bids for Leeds City Council, Bradford Council, and regional trusts like the Brelms Trust and South Yorkshire Community Foundation.Want to know if your community project qualifies for local funding? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

We do not work on a commission basis. As proud members of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF), we adhere to ethical guidelines that strongly discourage "no-win, no-fee" models, and most grant funders strictly prohibit paying consultants from awarded funds.Instead, we offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing starting at just £95 for a review or £350/day for outsourced writing. You get expert help without hidden fees or inflated "London agency" rates. Need a cost-effective solution for your charity? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

Two simple reasons: Local insight and your budget. National agencies often charge £600+ per day and use generic templates.As local specialists, we offer affordable, fixed-fee support and write compelling narratives tailored to your specific community—because we know a project in Bradford requires a different approach than one in Hebden Bridge.Plus, we offer face-to-face meetings across Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield, and Huddersfield. Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

The UK funding landscape is incredibly competitive, and no honest consultant can guarantee a 100% win rate.Funders' priorities change, and pots run dry.However, we drastically maximize your chances. Led by a former grant panellist, we know exactly what decision-makers look for.We guarantee a highly competitive, compliant, and compelling bid. If a bid is rejected, we don't run away; we help you decipher the feedback and refine it for resubmission.Ready to give your application the best possible chance of success? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

Timelines depend on the complexity of the fund. If you already have a draft and just need our Grant Review service, we offer a 48-hour turnaround.For full Outsourced Grant Writing on multi-year bids (like Reaching Communities), the process usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to allow for thorough discovery, collaborative drafting, and budget alignment.Got a strict funding deadline approaching? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

We don't expect you to have everything perfect on day one! Generally, we will need your latest accounts, safeguarding policies, a clear project budget, and any evidence of local need (such as case studies or community surveys). During our initial Discovery Meeting, we will guide you through exactly what is missing and help you pull the raw materials together.Not sure if you have the right documents ready? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

You do not need to be a registered charity to win grant funding! We support a massive variety of non-profits across Yorkshire, including Community Interest Companies (CICs), Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs), sports clubs, and unconstituted community groups. As long as your project benefits the local public, there is likely a funding pot out there for you. Find out which funding pots your specific community group is eligible for. Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation.

his depends entirely on your internal time and budget.Have a draft ready? Choose a Grant Review for a professional "Red Pen" edit.Time-poor? Choose Outsourced Grant Writing and we’ll manage the whole process.Zero budget for a writer? Choose our Grant Training workshop to upskill your volunteers (we also highly recommend checking out your local Yorkshire CVS for free foundational support!).Still unsure which level of support fits your current budget? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation. Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

We absolutely help with core funding. While many funders prefer to back specific new projects, there are funds dedicated to organizational resilience, unrestricted funding, and core running costs (like rent, utilities, and core salaries). We can help you identify these specific funders or expertly weave your core cost recovery into larger project budgets using full-cost recovery principles.Struggling to fund your day-to-day running costs? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation.  Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

To apply for most grants, you need a few basics in place: a governing document (like a constitution or articles of association), a minimum of two or three unrelated board members, and a dedicated organizational bank account in the name of your group. If you have those, you are ready to start! If not, our Grant Training workshop is the perfect place to learn exactly how to build a strong, fundable foundation.Not sure if you meet the basic criteria for funders? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation.  Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.

Yes! Securing the grant is only the beginning. If you don't have the internal capacity to manage the end-of-grant reporting and impact evaluation, we can support you. This is often included as part of our Writing Retainer service for growing charities, ensuring you maintain a brilliant relationship with the funder for future applications."Dreading the paperwork of an upcoming grant report? Book your discovery call now. It is a free 15min, no commitment conversation.  Answers provided by Paul Wray — Lead Consultant, featuring 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant funding decision-making panels.Last updated: July 2026.