Bid Writing

Navigating the Funding Maze: Do These Challenges Sound Familiar?

We deeply understand the unique pressures faced by small to mid-size charities and social enterprises when raising funds from trusts and foundations. Securing the necessary funding is absolutely critical for the sustainability and impact of your vital non-profit work. However, the reality is that grant fundraising and bid writing present significant hurdles. You are certainly not alone if you recognize these common challenges:

• Your team is already stretched thin. Finding the dedicated capacity for in-depth grant research, meticulous writing, and timely proposal submissions can feel impossible, making it hard to keep up with the volume of opportunities.

• Grant writing is a specialised skill that requires deep knowledge of the funding landscape. If this isn't your in-house strength, developing effective, compelling, and competitive bids can feel like a constant uphill battle.

• The entire grant process—from extensive research to writing and revisions—is incredibly time-consuming. Juggling this complex process with all your other core responsibilities can be exhausting.

• The competition for grants has intensified. It's increasingly difficult for smaller charities to make their voice heard and stand out to funders who often receive a massive volume of applications for limited resources.

• Every funder has unique goals and requirements. It takes time and expertise to truly understand those specific criteria and ensure your proposal is perfectly aligned, strengthening your chance of success.

• Funders want proof of transformation. Clearly measuring and confidently articulating the concrete outcomes and value of your work can be challenging, but it’s essential for winning their trust and investment.

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Does any of this resonate with your current experience?

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We're here to turn these challenges into opportunities.

Click on the services below to see exactly how Out of the Ashes can partner with you to secure the funding you need to drive your mission forward.