Who knew my blog posts, and newsletters this year would be centred around being in lockdown and working through the challenges that we have all faced? As we head towards December, along with Christmas, I have a big birthday coming up! (I’ll turn f***y – enter the letters of your choice…..!) And this is certainly…
Proud to be named on the Independent’s Happy List 2020 Well, June brought some really surprising news – quite out of nowhere, I’ve found myself on the Independent’s annual Happy List. I was gobsmacked – there are so many brilliant people on the list, from carers to teachers to volunteers, and then, would you believe…
Does anyone truly understand what they are doing when they write their first grant application? I paused before sealing the envelope. I did not know it then, but this would be a life-changing moment! This was during a time when I had just about discovered email, but it was still the norm to spend two…
We have been catapulted out of our comfort zones; thrust into an unknown world and for many of us it is taking every moment of each day to process this new way of living and adjust to the constant changes. We all have worries, and we are all dealing with these in our own unique…
I had a crazy Idea – and then I made it happen! It just shows, that when you really put your mind to it, and take a few little steps every day, you really can make things happen. Do you remember that blistering hot bank holiday weekend back in August 2019 (a bit different from…
Do you know what difference your organisation makes to the lives of the people you work with? Can you explain the consequences of what you do clearly and efficiently? Would you know where to start to be able to convince someone that what your organisation wants to do, is what your community needs you to…
Would you like a few tools to make life a bit easier? A couple of years ago I set up my own business – with very little money, and even less knowledge! I gradually built up a toolkit of free resources and apps which are available online, and these have enabled me to develop a…
Understanding your group’s legal structure is vital to grant funding success, and you will need to provide this information to grant funders over, and over again. If you are just starting out, or just setting up an organisation, think carefully about what will suit your needs both now and in the future. Many groups start…
I’ve written hundreds of funding applications for a diverse group of organisations over the last few years, but I still have the occasional moment of head-scratching. The best thing to do when you’re not sure about something is to pick up the phone, or send an email and talk to somebody with more knowledge than…
Many people feel overwhelmed when they begin to search for grant opportunities and write funding applications – in fact, even when you have written hundreds, it can still feel overwhelming! “Where do I start?” “How do I know which is the right grant to apply for?” “What can we apply for?” “How much do I…
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