Question 1

What fundraising support do you provide for charities in Leeds, Bradford, and across Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

We provide specialist grant support across the region, from Sheffield to Hebden Bridge. Our services include training workshops for volunteers & start-ups, expert reviews of draft proposals, full outsourced bid writing, and monthly strategic support for growth.

Question 2

Can you help with National Lottery, Arts Council, and local Council grants?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We specialize in major national funders including the National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All & Reaching Communities), Arts Council England, and Sport England. We also navigate the local landscape, supporting bids for Leeds City Council, Bradford Council, and regional trusts like the Brelms Trust.

Question 3

Why choose a Yorkshire-based consultant over a national agency?

Accepted Answer

Two reasons: Local Insight and Fair Pricing. Unlike national agencies that charge premium 'London Rates' for generic templates, we offer fixed-fee, face-to-face support. We know the difference between a project in Wakefield and one in Huddersfield. Plus, our team is led by a former grant panellist.

Question 4

Do you help CICs, Social Enterprises, and Community Groups?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You do not need to be a registered charity. We support Community Interest Companies (CICs), CIOs, sports clubs, and unconstituted community groups. As long as your project benefits the local community, we can help you find funding.

Question 5

Do you serve organisations outside of Leeds and Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

Our expertise is grounded in Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Wakefield). We believe local knowledge wins bids, so we prioritise organisations where we can meet face-to-face. However, we are happy to discuss projects in neighboring regions like Manchester or Lancashire upon request.

Question 6

Do I need a Bid Writer or just a Review?

Accepted Answer

If you have a draft ready, choose 'Grant Review' for a professional 'Red Pen' edit. If you have no time to write, choose 'Grant Writing' and we will manage the entire bid. If you want to train your team, choose our 'Grant Training' workshop.

Question 7

What happens if our grant application is rejected?

Accepted Answer

While no consultant can guarantee a win, we use our panellist experience to minimize errors. If a bid is rejected, we help you decipher the feedback and refine the bid for resubmission to improve your long-term success.

Question 8

Do you offer long-term fundraising support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our 'Funding Partner' retainer acts as your outsourced fundraising department. It is perfect for growth-stage charities that need consistent, strategic support without the overhead of hiring a full-time staff member.

Question 9

What is included in the monthly retainer package?

Accepted Answer

The retainer includes the writing of one medium-sized bid per month, a monthly strategy call to plan your roadmap, and priority grant alerts (horizon scanning) to keep you ahead of new funding opportunities.

Question 10

How do your rates compare to national agencies?

Accepted Answer

We specifically reject 'London-style' pricing. Because we are a local Yorkshire consultancy without high capital overheads, we can offer fixed-fee grant writing that is accessible to smaller charities and community groups.

Question 11

Do you guarantee a successful grant application?

Accepted Answer

No ethical consultant can guarantee a win, as decision-making panels vary. However, with Paul's 8 years of experience sitting on grant panels, we know exactly why bids fail and use this insight to ensure your application has the highest possible chance of success.

Question 12

I am a total beginner. Is the 'Skill-Up' workshop too advanced for me?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. This workshop is specifically designed for volunteers, trustees, and accidental fundraisers who have little to no experience. We avoid jargon and focus on practical, plain-English steps to get your first grant.

Question 13

Do you offer a 'No Win, No Fee' service?

Accepted Answer

No, we charge for our time and expertise, similar to an accountant or solicitor. Commission-based fundraising is discouraged by the Code of Fundraising Practice as it can lead to unethical pressure. Our fixed/daily rates ensure you get honest work regardless of the outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in your £950 per month charity grant writing retainer?

Do you offer "no-win, no-fee" grant writing, and what are your prices?

Why hire a Yorkshire grant consultant instead of a national fundraising agency?

Do you guarantee grant success, and what is your win rate?

Which grant funders and local Yorkshire trusts do you write bids for?

How long does it take to write and submit a charity grant application?

What documents and information do you need to start writing our bid?

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Will we receive grant application templates to use afterward?

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I’m not sure if I need a Bid Writer or just a Review. Can you help?

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If I outsource this bid, how much time will my internal charity team need to commit?

What happens if the grant application is rejected?

Can you review a bid we have already written before we submit it?

Do you find the grant opportunities for us, or do we have to provide them?

Can we use AI like ChatGPT to write our grants instead of hiring a consultant?