Services

Whether you’re preparing a major funding bid, designing a new programme or developing resources to support delivery, I offer tailored support grounded in nearly two decades of experience in the environmental sector.

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Strategic Bid Writing

Clear, compelling applications for large, innovative or strategic non-profit projects.

I specialise in shaping complex project ideas into clear, fundable bids. My approach combines sector insight, strong analytical writing, and a focus on evidence, logic and clarity.

  • Bid writing for major, multi‑partner and high‑value programmes
  • Project idea development and early‑stage scoping
  • Refining theories of change and strengthening logic models
  • Proofreading and quality assurance for bids
  • Coaching and feedback for bid writers
  • Training on bid-writing techniques, including visual presentation and narrative structure
  • Full cost recovery training and support
  • Creation of bespoke full cost recovery tools
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Programme Development

Analysis and insight to strengthen project design and grant-making processes.

I support charities, other non-profits and public bodies to design robust, evidence‑led programmes and funding processes. My sector-specific experience helps me to ask useful questions, provide a fresh perspective, and offer a range of supporting services.

  • Programme design support and critical friend input
  • Reviewing and refining theories of change
  • Designing and creating paperwork for grant‑making processes (forms, guidance, scoring matrices)
  • Funding strategy insight
  • Conference reporting
  • GIS spatial analysis and mapping to support programme design
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Tools & Resources

Practical, user‑friendly tools that support strategy, budgeting and learning.

I create accessible, practical resources to complement project and bid development processes, and to improve how organisations communicate their vision, achievements and learnings.

  • Toolkit design and creation
  • Learning materials and resource development
  • GIS mapping and visualisation
  • Full cost recovery calculators and budgeting tools
  • Templates, frameworks and guidance documents
  • Synthesis of project learning into accessible formats
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