Secure grant funding from trusts and foundations
We help arts charities, venues and creative organisations win funding from trusts and foundations. You can hire us for one project or for longer-term support.
What we do
Fundraising strategy
We map your income goals and match them to relevant funders' priorities, with realistic targets and a clear plan.
Prospecting and pipeline
We research trusts and foundations that align with your work and build a live pipeline with next steps and priority targets.
Fundraising calendar
A grants calendar that tracks deadlines, report dates and milestones, so you know what to work on and when.
Large grant applications
We write full bids or edit your drafts, and help with budgets and supporting documents.
Annual case for support
A concise case that explains your need, impact and plans. We update it each year so it stays current.
Training and capacity
building
Practical sessions for junior fundraisers and assistants, with templates, checklists and follow-up reviews.
How it starts
A short audit
We look at your funding needs and your past applications.
A clear plan
We propose a plan with timelines and costs.
Pipeline, bids and reporting
We build the pipeline, write or review the bids and help with reports after funding is awarded.
Why work with us
Questions we are asked
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We usually start with a short audit of your funding needs and past applications. Then we propose a plan with clear timelines and costs.
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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.
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Yes. We can either write full bids for you or provide editing and coaching on your drafts.
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Absolutely. We can prepare narrative updates and simple financial reports to meet funder requirements.
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Both. We tailor training sessions to your team’s size and experience, and can work online or on-site.
Talk to us about your funding plan.
or email info@aliraarts.co.uk