Hand over the stress. We research, write, and budget your major bidsso you can focus on running your charity.
Reclaim your time and secure major funding with the our grant writing service—Yorkshire’s premier outsourced bid writing service for time-poor managers and established charities.
We don’t just fill in forms; we act as your strategic consultants, managing the entire application lifecycle from "Data Digging" for local statistics to crafting a compliant, persuasive narrative that wins.
Whether you are targeting a £10k "Awards for All" grant or a £50k+ tender from Innovate UK or the Heritage Lottery, our team builds robust budgets that cover your core costs—not just project fluff.
Your bid strategy is overseen by Paul Wray, with 15 years of experience applying for grants and 8 or reviewing applications. We don't just 'fill in forms'; we reverse-engineer the funder's scoring matrix to ensure your narrative hits every point required for a high score.
With transparent pricing starting from £350 per day (significantly lower than national agency rates) and a flat fee of £450 for small bids, we provide the expert "heavy lifting" needed to turn your ambitious plans in Leeds, Sheffield, and beyond into funded reality.
What is included in our Grant Writing Service?"
Discovery Session: We interview your team to uncover the unique strengths of your story—a critical first step in our charity bid writing process that ensures your narrative aligns with funder criteria for maximum success.
Data Digging: We find the local statistics to back uStrategic Research: We find the hard-hitting data that proves your project is vital. From IMD statistics to local health data, we build an irrefutable evidence base that compels funders to say "Yes."p your claims.
Full Cost Recovery: We ensure your budget is sustainable. We apply Full Cost Recovery principles to include your essential overheads and management time, ensuring the grant supports your organization's health, not just the project's delivery.
Narrative Development: We ensure zero ambiguity. We draft a precise, fully compliant narrative that directly answers every part of the funder's questions, ensuring you don't lose points on technicalities.
Small Bids
Size:
£10,000 or less
Best for:
Awards for All, Local Community Grants etc.
£450 Fixed Fee
Medium Bids
Size:
£10,000 - £50,000
Best for:
Heritage Lottery, Reaching Communities etc.
£350 Per Day
Large Bids
Size:
£50,000 plus
Best for:
Local Authority Tenders, Innovate UK etc.
£450 Per Day
How much does a Grant Writer cost in Yorkshire?
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Services and Pricing last updated: April 2026