Bid-writing

I'm an experienced grant-writer and have generated around £1.7 million for cultural education in the fundraising roles I have held, achieving a return on investment of £9 for every £1 spent on my salary.

I can work with you to develop your ideas, research funding prospects and wordsmith your grant application.

I also offer engaging facilitated workshops on how to write an effective bid.

I am a graduate of Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy’s Professional Fellowship (2017) achieving a PGCert in Arts Leadership with distinction. I'm an Alumni of the National Arts Fundraising School (2013)

I have written bids for artists, schools and arts organisations.

With a Masters and PhD in heritage studies, applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund are a strength.

Currently working with: Greater Manchester Arts & Mid Pennine Arts

I had always been overwhelmed by funding bids so I stopped even trying. It gave me so much validation and confidence when we were successful in our bid. The process was so thorough and it made me feel very seen and heard.”

"Steph delivered a perfectly pitched and very applicable session. Covered a lot in a morning but didn't feel rushed or overwhelming. Excellent!"

"Steph's session was thought-provoking and practical. It will definitely help me plan and write funding bids going forward!"

"Fantastic workshop, incredibly informative, really well explained with practical examples that actually make sense in the real world."