What level of support do you need?
- If you are facing a specific hurdle or deadline - The Power Hour or Application Review is probably your 'go to'
- If you are a small group needing low-cost, ongoing help - The Membership Programme is your best bet.
- Seeking clarity and effective language - Impact Mapping and Project Design covers all that - and much more.
- Are you looking for a 12-month roadmap of funders - The 12-Month Pipeline is designed with you in mind
- And if you are seeking a total strategic overhaul? Contact me about the Organisational Transformation programme
- Finally - if you are looking for a long term 'done for you' service - Retainer Partnerships will be the one for you. Book in for a free, no obligation 15 minute chat to see if we could make a good team.
Note: Prices correct for financial year 2026-2027
The Funding Power Hour: Strategy & Solutions Investment
Cost: £99
Format: 60-Minute Zoom Call
Need a professional second opinion, fast? The Power Hour is a high-intensity session designed to unblock your funding hurdles. No long-term contracts, no fluff—just 60 minutes of expert focus on your most pressing challenges.
Common ways to use your hour:
- Brainstorming: Identifying untapped funding sources for a specific project.
- Troubleshooting: Polishing answers to those “tricky” application questions.
- Strategy: High-level feedback on your current fundraising approach.
- Quick-Start: Mapping out exactly where to begin if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Immediate availability is often limited—book yourself in for the next open slot.
Application Review Service
Cost: £149 per application (Up to £20k)
You’ve done the hard work—now let’s do everything we can to help it be a success. I’ll review your application and provide actionable, high-impact feedback to sharpen your case for support.
Your review includes:
- Deep-Dive Analysis: Your choice of a written review or a 10-minute video analysis.
- Direct Access: A 30-minute follow-up consultation to discuss my suggestions.
- Fast Turnaround: Professional insights to help you hit that deadline with a stronger bid.
- Applications over £20K – bespoke pricing
Email lisa@straightforwardfunding.com for further information and availability or book in for a free 15 minute exploratory call to discuss your options.
Affordable Expertise: The Membership Programme Format:
Low-cost monthly subscription | Pay as you go – No long-term contracts.
£25 per month
Think of this as having a funding expert in your pocket! Designed specifically for start ups and small non-profits, this membership gives you the “Ducks in a Row” foundation you need without the consultancy price tag.
- Resource Library: Practical documents and “how-to” guides.
- Weekly Updates: Stay ahead of the funding curve.
- Monthly Live Coaching: Real-time feedback on your challenges.
Inclusive, accessible and affordable.
So What! Impact Mapping & Project Design
Investment: £650
Delivered via video call or in-person (Additional travel costs applicable for on-site sessions).
Don’t just tell funders what you do—show them why it matters, and demonstrate the difference you make. This service takes your activities, projects and interventions and organises them into a clear, persuasive format loosely based on Theory of Change framework.
- The Session: A deep-dive interactive workshop to capture your project’s true impact.
- The Deliverable: A versatile master document you’ll use for everything: from grant applications to your annual impact report and social media content.
- The Result: Professional, community and stakeholder backed project design that meets the highest funder standards.
Email lisa@straightforwardfunding.com for further information and availability or book in for a free 15 minute exploratory call to discuss your options.
Your 12-Month Funding Pipeline
Investment: £600
Ready to move away from one-off applications? I identify the right funders so you can focus on writing winning applications. For £600, I build your organisation a bespoke “Funding Engine.”
- The Research: 20+ Trusts and Funds vetted for “Best Fit.”
- The System: A clear, user-friendly Airtable pipeline to keep your deadlines organized.
- The Skill-Up: A personalised walkthrough to show you how to use your new pipeline effectively.
This service includes:
- Identification of at least 20 Trusts and Funds that are a good fit for your organisations needs, musts and wants.
- Presented in a clear, user friendly pipeline using Airtable – alongside training to enable your organisation (can be presented in different formats if preferred)
- I deliver your pipeline via Airtable – a powerful, professional tool that provides a free-forever version for non-profits, and is a powerful, user-friendly tool that acts as your organisation’s Grant Management Command Centre!
- Don’t worry if you’re not ‘techy’—Airtable is as easy to use as a basic website. I’ll walk you through everything during our handover, and if your team strictly prefers Excel, I can provide your data in that format instead.
Email lisa@straightforwardfunding.com for further information and availability or book in for a free 15 minute exploratory call to discuss your options.
Organisational Transformation: Action Plan & Strategic Foundation
Investment: £2,500
Move beyond “just getting by.” This deep-dive service is a collaborative overhaul of your organization’s core systems. We’ll stress-test your vision, sharpen your PR, and build a proactive income generation strategy that actually works.
How We Work Together:
- The Focus: Vision/Values, Monitoring & Evaluation, Media/PR, Strategic Partnerships, and Income Generation.
- 6 Facilitated Deep Dives: Covering everything from Strategic Partnerships to Monitoring & Evaluation.
- The “Sprint” Option: Can be delivered as an intensive burst of sessions to get you results fast.
- Stakeholder Synergy: We can involve Trustees, staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries to build a strategy that everyone truly owns.
- The Deliverables: A visual One-Page Action Plan + A professional Case for Support document.
- The Advantage: You’ll receive a “Post-Session Pulse” after every meeting, ensuring no great idea is lost.
The Result: You stop being a “best-kept secret” and speed up your transition to a fundable, high-impact organisation with a solid bank of information ready for any application.
Email lisa@straightforwardfunding.com for further information and availability or book in via Calendly for a free 15 minute exploratory call.
Bespoke Designed Workshops for Your Unique Audience
Cost: Bespoke and based on your specific needs.
Generic training doesn’t stick. I deliver custom professional development sessions designed specifically for your workforce, volunteers, or beneficiaries. Not sure exactly what you need yet? That’s what I’m here for.
Simply email me at lisa@straightforwardfunding.com for an informal chat via phone or video. We’ll map out a session that works for your budget and your team.
Find out more here or email lisa@straightforwardfunding.com for further information and availability
Or book a 15 minute exploratory call so we can discuss your options.
Retainer Partnerships: Bespoke 1:1 Support
Availability: By Application Only
My retainer partnerships are the most intensive way to work with me. I become a “fractional” member of your leadership team, providing deep-dive funding strategy and execution over a minimum of 3 months.
To maintain the highest level of service for my existing clients, I only take on a small number of organisations each year.
- The Basic Retainer: Ongoing light touch strategic guidance and monthly expert application support.
- VIP Retainer: High-priority, end-to-end funding strategy and bid writing service.
Current Status: At capacity. I am currently prioritising organisations that have previously completed a Deep Dive or Project Outline session.
The Free Monthly Funding Newsletter
Frequency: First week of each month
Useful for: Charities, Community Groups, Social Enterprise, Third Sector
Stop the endless scrolling through funder databases. Once a month, I curate the most relevant grant opportunities, sector news, and strategic resources, delivering them straight to your inbox.
- The Inside News: Be the first to hear about new funds and upcoming deadlines.
- Top Tips: Short, sharp lessons on improving your funding success rate.
- Zero Noise: No spam, no fluff—just the high-quality , easy to read information you need to lead your organisation effectively.
The Education Funding Bulletin
Frequency: Every Half-Term
Useful for: Schools, PTAs, and Education Settings
Education funding has its own rules and its own rhythm. I’ve done the homework for you. Every half-term, receive a targeted list of grants specifically available for schools, academies, and educational projects.
- Curated for Education: Only funds that actually apply to your setting.
- Timed for Your Calendar: Sent when you actually have the space to plan.
- School Business Manager friendly: Clear, concise, and focused on the bottom line.
The Resources Page
Useful for: busy not for profit leaders, staff and volunteers.
Don’t start from scratch. I’ve built a library of free downloads, checklists, and templates designed to save you hours of admin and get your organisation off the starting blocks.
Featured Resource: ‘Ducks in a Row’ The definitive guide to the essential documents and processes you must have in place before you hit submit. Avoid the most common reasons for instant rejection.
Email for further information and availability or book in for a free 15 minute exploratory call to discuss your options
lisa@straightforwardfunding.com
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