Trusts and Foundations Fundraising

Secure Grant Funding From Trusts and Foundations

We help arts charities, venues, and creative organisations win funding from trusts and foundations. We build strategy, find the right funders, write or review applications, create annual cases for support, and train fundraising teams. You can hire us for one project or for longer-term support.

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Who This Suits

  • Small arts charities testing trust fundraising for the first time.

  • Mid-sized organisations expanding their grant funding.

  • Large institutions running major projects or capital appeals.

  • Artists or creative projects working with a charity partner.

  • Teams that want training and systems to manage grants better

What We Do

  • Fundraising strategy for trusts and foundations

    We map your income goals and match them to relevant funders' priorities. We set realistic targets with a clear plan for achieving them. We make sure the strategy fits your organisation’s mission and capacity.

  • Grants prospecting and pipeline building

    We research trusts and foundations that align with your work. We check grant size, geographic focus, eligibility, and recent awards. The result is a live pipeline with next steps and priority targets.

  • Fundraising calendar and planning

    We build a grants calendar that tracks deadlines, report dates, and milestones. You will know which applications to work on and when. This reduces last-minute rushes and missed opportunities.

  • Large grant application support

    We can write full bids or edit your drafts, and help with budgets and supporting documents. Each application is tailored to the funder’s language and criteria. We check for common mistakes and improve clarity and impact.

  • Annual case for support

    We create a concise case that explains your need, impact, and plans. This becomes the base for all grant applications, major donor approaches, and campaign materials. We update it each year so it stays current.

  • Training and capacity building

    We run practical training sessions for junior fundraisers and assistants. Topics include prospecting, writing, reporting, and stewardship. We provide templates, checklists, and follow-up reviews so your team gains confidence.

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  • We focus on the arts and creative sector, so we understand your field.

  • We know UK trust and foundation priorities and trends.

  • We match funders to your outcomes rather than twisting your project to fit random grants.

  • We save your team time and improve the quality of applications.

Why work with us

Get Started

FAQs

  • We usually start with a short audit of your funding needs and past applications. Then we propose a plan with clear timelines and costs.

  • It varies by project. A strategy project might take 4–8 weeks. Supporting a specific application could be a few days for a small grant or several weeks for a large bid.

  • Yes. We can either write full bids for you or provide editing and coaching on your drafts.

  • Absolutely. We can prepare narrative updates and simple financial reports to meet funder requirements.

  • Both. We tailor training sessions to your team’s size and experience, and can work online or on-site.

Next Steps

Book a free 20-minute call with our fundraising lead to talk about your needs. You can also request a project proposal with a cost estimate and timeline. Or subscribe to our Arts and Culture Grants Hub for grant updates. For any questions, email us at info@aliraarts.co.uk.