Growing a charity in Yorkshire is relentless. You have proven your impact, you have a brilliant team, and your community needs you more than ever.
But writing the complex, multi-year bids required to sustain that growth is draining your energy. You cannot afford a full-time, in-house fundraising director—but you cannot afford to stop applying for grants, either.
That is where we come in.
Our Writing Retainer provides ambitious non-profits in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, and Kirklees with an expert, outsourced bid writing department. We handle the pipeline. You run the chariy.
The Assessor’s Advantage:
Strategic Growth, Not Just Churn
We do not just churn out generic applications.
Led by our lead consultant Paul Wray, with 15 years of bid writing experience and 8 years sitting on grant funding decision-making panels, we bring a funder’s eye to your entire income strategy.
We know what regional funders like the South Yorkshire Community Foundation and national bodies like the National Lottery Community Fund look for in long-term partners.
We align your local projects—from community health initiatives to youth services—with the right pots of money, at the right time.
Who This Retainer Is For
Our monthly retained service is designed for established third-sector organisations ready to scale. It is a perfect fit if you:
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Are a growing charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with a proven track record of delivery.
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Need consistent, high-quality bids submitted every month without hiring full-time staff.
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Struggle to find the time to horizon-scan for new, relevant funding pots.
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Want an expert partner who understands the specific socio-economic challenges of the Yorkshire region.
(Please note: We do not offer the Retainer service for brand-new start-ups. If you are just starting out, we highly recommend our Grant Training workshop.)
Will managing you take up all my time?
Absolutely not. The entire purpose of this retainer is to take work off your desk. After an initial onboarding deep-dive to understand your charity's DNA, we work autonomously. We research the funds, we draft the bids, and we bring you polished, compliant applications ready for sign-off.
Limited Availability
Because we embed ourselves deeply into the strategy of our retained clients, we strictly limit this service. We only take on a maximum of five retained clients per quarter to ensure you receive dedicated, high-impact support.
What is Included: The £950/Month Partnership
For £950 per month, you secure four dedicated days of expert fundraising support. Here is exactly how we deploy that time to grow your income:
Feature | In-House Junior Fundraiser | Our Grant Writing Retainer |
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Yearly Cost | £26,000 (plus pension and National Insurance) | £11,400 (£950 per month fixed fee) |
Experience Level | 1 to 2 years | 15 years writing + 8 years on funding panels |
Management Time | Needs training and daily support | None. We manage the process for you. |
Hidden Costs | Holiday pay, sick pay, desk space, laptop | None. The price you see is the price you pay. |
I had no idea where to start, we were completely overwhelmed trying to run our group and apply for grants at the same time. Paul was an amazing help.
Stewart Walton - Leader Insight Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Group
How It Works: Onboarding Your New Department
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The Strategy Audit: We review your current funding, your project goals, and your budgets.
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The Pipeline Build: We map out a 6-month calendar of targeted grants specifically matched to your Yorkshire projects.
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Consistent Delivery: We write, we review, and we submit. Month after month.
Ready to secure your next funding stream?
Option A: Let's talk about your projects. Contact us for tailored pricing for start-ups or large-scale organisations.
Option B: Need to check with your board first? Get a simple one-page breakdown of our pricing and services to share with your trustees or board of directors.
Securing sustainable grant funding requires more than just good writing—it requires an insider’s understanding of how funding boards actually make decisions. The answers below provide complete transparency about our retained services, directly informed by 15 years of professional bid writing experience and 8 years serving on grant assessment panels.