Helping small charities raise grant funding from trusts & foundations
Helping small charities secure funding – so you can focus on what matters… changing lives.
Helping small charities secure funding – so you can focus on what matters… changing lives.
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As a small charity CEO, I know exactly what it takes to secure funding while juggling limited resources, big ambitions, and community impact.
With over £400,000 raised from competitive funders, I’ve achieved a 38% success rate on funding applications between 2023–2025. This isn’t theory. It’s real, tested experience from the frontlines of small charity leadership.
The Grants Studio offers more than just well-written applications. You’ll also get strategic planning, funder research and help building funder relationships—giving you a comprehensive grant function without needing to hire in-house.
With over £400,000 secured and a 38% success rate across recent years, I bring the insight of a small charity CEO who understands the real challenges – and how to overcome them.
Every package begins with a full-day strategic planning session with your team to define funding priorities, align goals, and set a clear direction.
You’ll receive a tailored, year-long grant application plan that maps out the best opportunities and timelines to maximise your funding potential.
I focus on relevance and funder alignment, not volume – every bid is thoughtfully crafted to give your charity the best chance of success.
Over the past two years, I’ve secured 38% of the total funding applied for—an increase from 33% in 2022—demonstrating consistent, above-average results in a highly competitive landscape.
Ideal for small charities looking for a steady stream of grant income.
Ideal for small-medium sized charities looking to scale thier impact.
Choose the plan that fits your charity’s needs, capacity, and funding ambitions—whether you’re looking for steady support or aiming to scale your grant income.
We also offer bespoke packages to suit your funding ambitions.
We work best with small, people-focused charities based in England, typically with an annual income between £50,000 and £500,000. We have experience mainly with people-focused missions— and you’re ready to grow your funding — we’re a great fit.
We recommend a 12-month commitment so we can build a comprehensive grant strategy and application calendar with your team. However, we understand things change — you can cancel at any time with one month’s notice.
No one can guarantee funding success, and we won’t pretend to. But this offer is grounded in real results — a 38% success rate in funding secured across 2023–2025, based on years of experience leading and fundraising for a small charity. We are also predicting a return on investment based on a 33% basis (so we are being conservative in our estimations.)
Yes — you’ll be working directly with Lara throughout the year. She’s only taking on a small number of aligned organisations each year to ensure every client gets personalised, high-quality support.
We don’t offer standalone training sessions. Instead, we focus on doing the work for you — solving your funding and grant writing needs so your team can stay focused on delivering impact. That said, with any 12-month package, your team is welcome to be as involved as they like. We’ll share all submitted bids and explain the thinking behind each one, so if you decide to bring grant writing in-house after working with us, you’ll be better equipped to do so.
Absolutely. We encourage every organisation to book a free initial call with Lara to explore whether The Grant Studio is the right fit for your needs and funding goals. It’s a no-pressure chat to learn more, ask questions, and see if we align.
Book your initial, no-pressure call with our team to discuss the funding needs of your organisation.
