Writing a charity grant bid often feels like throwing a rock into a black hole. You spend weeks on an application, click submit, and never know why you were rejected.
We know exactly why bids are rejected. Because for 8 years, we were the people rejecting them.
Led by founder Paul Wray, Yorkshire Non-Profit Grant Consultants helps time-poor charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and community groups across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, and Kirklees secure the funding they need to survive and scale.
The Assessor’s Advantage:
15 Years Writing, 8 Years Judging
Most freelance grant writers only know one side of the process. They know how to write.
We know how funders think.
Our team brings 15 years of professional bid writing experience to your charity.
More importantly, Paul spent 8 years sitting on grant funding decision-making panels. He has read thousands of applications.
We know the exact phrases that make assessors stop reading, and the specific evidence that proves a project is worth funding.
When you hire us, you are not just hiring a writer. You are hiring an insider's perspective
Deeply Rooted in the Yorkshire Community
You cannot write a successful local bid if you do not understand the local challenges.
We do not just write about Yorkshire; we are deeply embedded in its community infrastructure.
Through years of active engagement in local urban planning, managing neighbourhood consultations, and coordinating green space regeneration, we understand what makes this region tick.
When we talk to funders about your food bank, your youth health initiative, or your local park project, we speak from a place of lived community knowledge.
We know exactly what local funders like Leeds City Council, Bradford Council, and the South Yorkshire Community Foundation are looking for.
I believe that grassroots groups often deliver the biggest impact. Yet, vital community projects in Yorkshire often struggle to secure funding simply because complex grant forms feel impossible to navigate.
The Insider Edge: Drawing on 15 years of bid writing experience—and crucially, eight years assessing grants—I know exactly what funders need to see to say 'Yes.'
I launched this consultancy to bridge the gap for small non-profits and charities that lack a dedicated fundraising team but possess a massive vision.
Whether you are based in Leeds, Sheffield, or the Yorkshire Dales, I am here to help you cut through the jargon and secure the resources you need.
Paul Wray, Our Founder
The Difference: Standard Writer vs. Former Assessor
Why choose us over a generic national fundraising agency?
Standard Freelance Writers
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Focus: Writing nice-sounding sentences.
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Perspective: Only knows what the application form asks.
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Pricing: Often charge expensive 'London agency' day rates.
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Local Knowledge: Uses generic, national templates.
Yorkshire Non-Profit Grant Consultants
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Focus: Ensuring strict funder compliance and full-cost recovery.
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Perspective: Knows what the assessment panel actually scores you on.
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Pricing: Transparent, fixed-fee Yorkshire pricing (Starting from £90).
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Local Knowledge: Embedded in Leeds and Yorkshire community infrastructure.
Our Ethical Commitment
Trust is everything in the third sector. We do not make false promises, and we do not work on a "no-win, no-fee" commission basis.
As proud members of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF), we strictly adhere to their ethical guidelines. You receive honest, fixed-fee support with zero hidden costs. If your project is not ready for funding, we will tell you upfront and help you get "grant ready" first.
Repeat Client Discount
Building long-term partnerships is at the heart of what we do.
As a thank you, returning clients receive an exclusive discount on future services—whether that is a Grant Review or a Training Workshop.
Terms and Conditions Apply
Giving Back
We believe in supporting the sector that supports us. We donate 5% of our annual profits to local Yorkshire charitie.