Struggling to secure the funding your organisation needs?
Every year, charities and social enterprises miss out on vital grants and contracts – not because their work isn’t impactful, but because their applications don’t stand out.
Maximise your chances of success with compelling applications written by a grants specialist with real-world charity and business experience.
Whether you’re a nonprofit or charity looking for vital funding or a business aiming to secure contracts, I will help you tell your story, meet funder requirements, and submit with confidence.
Why Work With Me?
I’m Nel, a grant and tender writer with 4 years of experience helping charities and social enterprises win funding.
I understand how funders think, what evaluators look for, and how to present your projects in a way that inspires confidence.
Whether you need support with a single application or ongoing bid management, I can take the stress out of fundraising so you can focus on delivering your mission.
Here’s how I can help you succeed:
- Grant Prospecting – identify the right funding opportunities for your organisation.
- Bid Writing & Editing – create compelling, tailored applications that meet funder requirements.
- Tender Support – structure and write strong responses for public sector contracts.
- Retained Support – ongoing monthly partnership to build your long-term funding pipeline.
- Over a million pounds secured in successful bids and grants to date.
- Experienced across health & social care, environmental organisations, and EDI programmes.
- Flexible support tailored to your organisation’s needs and budget.
Ready to increase your chances of funding success?
📩 Let’s talk about how I can help you strengthen your next bid.
FAQs
What types of grants or bids do you support?
I specialise in writing and managing grants and bids for charities, social enterprises, community groups, and small businesses. This includes:
- Trust and foundation grants
- Government and local authority funding
- Public sector tenders
- Social impact and innovation funding
- Community and project-based grants
If you’re unsure whether your opportunity is a good fit, feel free to ask!
What’s included in your grant/bid writing service?
Each project can be tailored, but typical services include:
- Researching and identifying suitable funding opportunities
- Bid or grant writing (including all required documents)
- Editing and reviewing existing applications
- Budget support and alignment with funder criteria
- Submission support and deadline management
- Optional: reporting and impact tracking for successful bids
I can also work on a retainer basis for ongoing support across multiple bids.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing depends on the scope and complexity of the work. I offer:
- Fixed project rates for one-off applications
- Hourly rates for ad hoc support
- Monthly retainers for organisations seeking ongoing bid writing or funding strategy support
Get in touch for a custom quote based on your needs — I’ll always be transparent and flexible where possible.
Can you guarantee that my application will be successful?
No — and no one ethically can. Funding decisions depend on many external factors, including competition, eligibility, and funder priorities.
However, I do guarantee:
- The best possible case made for your organisation or project
- High-quality, funder-aligned applications
- Honest advice on your chances
- A professional and deadline-driven service
How do you work with clients?
Here’s how a typical process works:
- Discovery call – We discuss your goals and funding needs
- Scope and quote – I outline a plan of support and pricing
- Information gathering – You provide background documents or I help extract what’s needed
- Drafting & review – I write and you review (with clear deadlines)
- Submission – I support you to submit or submit on your behalf (depending on access)
I work fully remotely, but maintain clear, regular communication throughout.
What if we’ve already started an application?
No problem. I can review, edit, and polish applications that are in progress. I’ll give honest feedback and help you meet the deadline with confidence.
Do you only work with UK organisations?
I primarily work with UK-based charities and businesses, but I’m open to international projects depending on the opportunity and funder requirements. Let’s chat!
What sectors or causes do you have experience in?
My expertise is in the health and welfare sector, with millions of pounds raised through successful and strategic grant applications. I am also a passionate environmental advocate with a degree in Environmental Communications so am always excited to work with environmental causes.
If your work creates impact — I can help you communicate that effectively to funders.
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