How It Works - 3 Step Process
Expert Grant Application Audits for Yorkshire Charities
Your charity knows the project is good. But does the funder? You've stared at the application form for hours. You've gone "word blind." Our grant review service is the fresh pair of eyes you need.
We don't just proofread for typos; we review like a grant panellist. We check if your budget adds up, if your outcomes are measurable, and if your "Yorkshire charm" translates into a fundable business case.
While national agencies charge hourly rates for slow "consultations," we provide a rapid 48-hour "Red Pen" audit that sharpens your narrative, fixes budget errors, and ensures strict compliance with funder guidelines.
Whether you are applying to the Leeds Community Foundation or a national lottery fund, our experts deep-dive into your draft to cut the "waffle," clarify your outcomes, and spot the hidden assumptions that lead to rejection.
Your application is reviewed personally by Paul Wray, who has spent 8 years reviewing grant applications and 15 writing them. He doesn't just check your spelling; he checks if your bid would pass
For just £195, you get the peace of mind of a professional "health check" without the London price tag, ensuring your bid is polished, persuasive, and ready to win before you hit submit.
How Our 48-Hour Bid Review Process Works
Upload: Send us your draft application and the funder’s guidance notes.
We Review: We spend 3 hours deep-diving into your text. We check compliance, clarity, and persuasion.
You Win: Receive your document back within 48 hours, full of tracked changes and a clear "Action List" to get it ready.
Common Errors We Catch in Rejected Bids
While many charities have incredible projects, their applications often fail due to technical "bid blindness." Having sat on grant panels for eight years, we provide a panel-level audit that identifies the specific red flags that lead to rejection.
What our "Red Pen" Audit catches that AI tools miss:
The Assumption Gap: You know your community inside out, but the funder doesn't. We highlight where you have used local jargon or assumed the reviewer understands your specific demographics in areas like Leeds, Bradford, or Sheffield.
Outcome Mismatch: We ensure your project outcomes are "SMART" (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) and directly aligned with the funder’s specific strategy, such as the National Lottery’s "Strengthening Communities" framework.
Budgetary Inconsistency: We verify that your project costs align with your narrative. A common reason for rejection is a budget that misses "full cost recovery" or overheads—errors a standard spell-checker cannot see.
Compliance Failure: Every funder, from the Arts Council to the Leeds Community Foundation, has strict "must-haves." We conduct a final compliance check to ensure you haven’t missed a single mandatory attachment or eligibility criteria.
Why this matters for your success: A "Critical Friend" review isn't just about grammar; it's about shifting your bid from a "good idea" to a "fundable investment" by speaking the specific language of the grant panel.
