Funding Foundations
Practical guidance to help you get fundable & funded!
Funding Foundations is where I share short, practical pieces to help small charities and social enterprises get the basics in place for successful grant fundraising from Trusts, Foundations and lotteries.
These posts focus on the kind of things that make applications easier, clearer, and less stressful. Especially important when you’re working with limited time and capacity!
You’ll find guidance on:
getting organised before you apply
spotting opportunities worth pursuing
putting simple systems in place that save time later
meeting funders’ expectations without overcomplicating things
Latest Blog Post
Designing fundable projects
Strong project design is the foundation of every successful grant application, but it's where many organisations can get stuck.
If your idea is unclear, or doesn't match what funders are actually looking for, you’re unlikely to be successful, no matter how hard you work on that application!
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Strong project design is the foundation of every successful grant application, but it's where many organisations can get stuck.
If your idea is unclear, or doesn't match what funders are actually looking for, you’re unlikely to be successful, no matter how hard you work on that application!