We supported 15 charities across the UK and secured £140,160 in funding for our clients!

SERVICES

 

 

Keeping with our aim of making support affordable all our services are tailorable to each client. To meet varying needs, we offer both Individual one-off services and ongoing support at competitive rates.

individual services

GRANT ASSESSMENT

Grant Assessment ServicesA complete review of your application with suggestions and notes to give you the best chance at getting a success.

  • Small Applications (under £10,000) £100
  • Large Applications (over £10,000) £200

We tailor our pricing based on the complexity of your application. For example, a short and straightforward bid for a £12,000 grant will be charged at a lower rate, ensuring you only pay for the level of support you need. If you’re unsure which service is the best fit, feel free to get in touch—we’re happy to help!

LETTER APPLICATION

A well-crafted funding letter can be a powerful tool in securing grants, especially for funders who prefer a more concise, direct approach. Our Letter Application Writing Service provides a professionally written, adaptable template that can be used repeatedly and tailored to meet individual funders’ requirements.

Whether you need funding for core running costs or a specific project, we will ensure your letter effectively communicates your organisation’s impact, funding needs, and alignment with the funder’s priorities.

What’s Included?

  • A professionally written funding letter, tailored to your organisation’s mission and goals.
  • Adaptability for multiple funders, allowing you to customise it for different applications.
  • Options for both core and project-specific funding requests, depending on your priorities.
  • Key messaging and a strong case for support, making a compelling argument for why your organisation should be funded.
  • Guidance on how to personalise and refine the letter for different funders.

This service ensures you have a versatile, high-quality template that can be used repeatedly—saving you time while maintaining consistency and professionalism in your funding requests.

 

  • £100

FUNDING SEARCHES

Finding the right grants for your organisation can be time-consuming and overwhelming—but Raise to Rise are here to make it easier! Our Funding Search Service provides a tailored, in-depth report identifying funding opportunities that align with your organisation’s needs, ensuring you focus only on the most relevant and viable funders.

Using multiple online funding databases and our extensive sector knowledge, we conduct a thorough search of available grant programmes. Each opportunity is carefully assessed for eligibility, suitability, and potential success, so you can be confident that you’re applying to the right funders.

What’s Included?

  • A detailed, bespoke funding report (typically 20–30 pages, depending on findings).
  • A comprehensive list of potential grant funders, including national and local Trusts, Foundations, and statutory opportunities.
  • Eligibility checks to ensure alignment with your organisation’s purpose and projects.
  • Guidance on key deadlines, application processes, and grant amounts.
  • Insights into funders’ priorities and application trends, helping you craft stronger bids.

A typical funding search takes up to a week to turn around, and the final report provides practical, actionable information to support your fundraising strategy.

  • £100

STRATEGY/PLANNING MEETINGS

Strategy Planning Meetings

Many small charities and fundraisers struggle to access the expertise they need to develop their fundraising strategy and reach their full potential. Having an experienced professional to talk to—someone who understands your challenges and can provide practical, tailored advice—can make all the difference.

Our Strategy & Planning Meetings provide dedicated one-on-one time to discuss the key issues affecting your organisation’s fundraising efforts. Whether you’re looking for guidance on Fundraising Strategy, Corporate partnerships or Bid Writing, these sessions are designed to help you find clarity and direction.

What’s Included?

  • A 2-hour session
  • A virtual one-to-one consultation with an experienced fundraising professional.
  • Tailored discussions based on your organisation’s needs—topics can include staffing, fundraising planning, time management, governance, finance, writing stronger applications, developing fundable projects, and creating realistic budgets.
  • Immediate feedback, practical advice, and encouragement to ensure you leave with actionable next steps.
  • A follow-up summary report (1–2 pages) outlining key discussions, strengths and weaknesses identified, and recommended next steps.

These meetings are ideal whether you want ongoing support or a one-off session to build confidence and tackle fundraising challenges independently.

  • £100 for a 2 hour session

Ongoing Support

For ongoing, more in-depth support, we offer the following:

  • Fundraising Manager (Phoenix Humphreys): £200 per 8-hour day
    With extensive experience in securing funding, I provide full support in developing strategies, writing grant applications, and managing fundraising activities.
  • Fundraising Assistant (Summer Greenwood): £120 per 8-hour day
    Specialising in research and letter applications, our Fundraising Assistant is available for dedicated support. She is undergoing continual training at Raise to Rise, with the goal of advancing to a Fundraising Manager role in the future.

 

Fixed Packages

HENRY SMITH

Typically, this application spans approximately five days of work. Three days are dedicated to research and crafting the initial draft. Following this, one day is allocated for reviewing the draft with the client and implementing any necessary revisions. Another day is reserved for the final review session with the client, incorporating any last-minute adjustments.

£750

STARTER TRIO

  • National Lottery
  • Heart of England
  • The Eveson Trust (or similar)

Completing these applications would typically require around 4 days of work. Two days are dedicated to research and initial application, followed by one day for subsequent applications. Following this, one day is allocated for reviewing the draft with the client and implementing any necessary revisions.

£510

CASE FOR SUPPORT

Case for supportThe document will span 4-5 pages, subject to the client’s ongoing projects. If requested this can include graphics but any pictures will need to be provided. Preparation time is estimated at 1-2 days, involving an initial client meeting for information handover and a final read-through with the client for any necessary amendments.

£295