Let's get your organisation funded
Grant Writing Support
Grant Writing Support
You’ve set up your CIC — now let’s secure the funding to actually deliver the work and to pay yourself too!
I’ve successfully secured grant funding from:
National Lottery Awards for All
Arts Council England
SCVO
Heart of England Community Foundation
West Midlands Police
Sports England
I dont just write grants. I’m a CIC founder who understands how the funding works.
This support is for you if....
You run a CIC or community organisation
You're an individual artist
You’re overwhelmed by grant applications or don’t know where to start
You’ve been rejected before and don’t want to waste time again
You want funding that actually aligns with your values and impact
You struggle with completing application forms
You just dont have the time to write your own grant applications
My approach
My approach focuses on:
Clearly communicating your impact
Increasing your chances of success with strong, funder-aligned applications, ensuring that you meet the funders' priorities
Every grant application is tailored to your organisation, no templates, no copy-and-paste, no generic AI output.
Your options
Grant Writing Support - I will support you with your project idea and write your application for you
Grant Application Review - I will support you with your resubmissions so that you can resubmit your applications with confidence
Arts Council England - Are you an artist or a CIC seeking an Arts Council grant? If yes, you can request that I be your official support worker to support you directly with your application. This is aligned with Arts Council England’s Access Support guidance, where they fund support workers like me to support you directly.
This support is designed to help applicants who may experience barriers when applying for funding — including Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants, and those experiencing poor physical or mental health.
If you would like me to be your support worker, then please get in touch, and I will advise you on how this works.
Grant Writing Investment
Once purchased, you will be sent a link to book your 1:1 call, and you will also be sent my 'Grant readiness form' to complete before your call. This helps me to design a strong, community-led project and prepares us for a confident, high-quality funding application.
BONUS - All grant application clients receive my bespoke grant spending tracker spreadsheet — to help you manage your funds and to help you stay compliant.
Please note that while I have experience writing and supporting grant applications, funding decisions are made entirely by third-party funders and approval is not guaranteed.
After Support
Want more of my direct support? Get quick answers to your questions, feedback, or a little boost when you’re feeling stuck?
Now you can with Danielle in Your Pocket, my private Telegram mentoring space.
This is for you if you want direct, quick access to me after investing in any of my mentoring packages.
For £9 a month, you'll get peace of mind, accountability, and answers when you need them. You may cancel this service at any time.
Here's what's included:
Private access to me via WhatsApp
Quick message and voice note support
Ask questions and get quick reassurance when you’re stuck
Clarity, and accountability to keep you moving forward
CIC Resources
Through setting up and running my own CIC, I became very aware of how many practical tools and clear systems were missing at the early stages. I often found myself unsure how to track progress, stay organised, or keep on top of funding ideas and deadlines, and I know this is something many new CIC founders struggle with. As a result, I created simple resources to support founders with the things I personally found most challenging. These tools are designed to be practical, easy to use, and genuinely helpful, especially for those starting out.
Grant Application Tracker - Keep on top of every funding application, deadline and decision all in one place.
Project Planner - Map out your idea, outcomes, and delivery plan clearly so you can approach funders with confidence.
Grant Spender Tracker - Easily record and report how your grant money is spent, making reporting simple and stress-free.
Accounting software
The tools below are ones I often recommend to founders because they support good governance, protect your privacy, and make day-to-day admin much easier. You are always free to choose alternatives that work best for you. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small referral fee at no additional cost to you.
Examples of tools in this category include accounting software that supports the NEW Making Tax Digital and UK reporting requirements. It's also worth noting that some of these may be free or discounted when opening up a business/community bank account.
FreeAgent - Very easy to use (low learning curve), built with UK tax rules in mind, fully MTD-compliant, Excellent for directors who are not finance-confident
QuickBooks - Fully HMRC-compatible, strong invoicing tools, mobile app for receipts
Xero - Very robust and scalable, widely used by accountants and bookkeepers, strong reporting for funders and trustees, fully MTD-ready
Keeping your address safe
When you register a CIC, a registered office address is required and is made publicly available on Companies House. Many founders choose to use a virtual office or registered address service to keep their home address private, especially if they work from home. Here are some choices for you.
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