Arts Derbyshire

09.11.2026

Writing Successful Grant Applications for Charities | 27th January 2027 | Online Course

Online Training | Wednesday 27th January 2027 | 09:30 – 16:15

Funders look for more than a good idea. They want evidence of strong governance, organisational readiness and the ability to deliver measurable impact. Successful applications demonstrate a clear understanding of need, a proven approach, and robust plans for monitoring and evaluation.

 

Our Writing Successful Grant Applications for Charities online training course provides expert guidance on developing stronger, evidence-based funding applications that meet funder expectations and improve your chances of securing grant funding.

 

Explore the entire grant funding journey, from triaging the right funding opportunities and developing fundable projects, to writing persuasive applications and learning from both successful and unsuccessful bids.

 

The course also explores partnership funding applications involving councils, NHS organisations, and other public bodies, helping you understand issues such as eligibility, additionality, and choosing the most appropriate lead organisation.

 

This course shows you how to embed compliance, evidence and impact measurement throughout the funding cycle, from assessing readiness to reporting on funded projects.

 

Through practical exercises, real-life examples, and expert guidance, you will gain valuable insight into the grant-making process and develop the skills to write stronger, more compelling applications that stand out to funders.

 

Take advantage of our early bird offer – use code early5543 for 20% discount

 

Course Outcomes:

 

  • Understand how grant funding works in the UK and what funders expect of the charities that apply to them
  • Build the core skills needed to identify and apply for funding
  • Learn how to make applications that are compliant with Charity Commission requirements and backed by clear, proportionate monitoring and evaluation
  • Learn to submit better-targeted applications that lead to success
  • Explore how to use AI writing tools responsibly, in line with funder guidance
  • Leave with tools and templates you can use on real applications

 

Course Leader:

Sue Calthorpe is a leading expert in bid, tender, and business case writing, with over 30 years’ experience. She helps charities turn good ideas into fundable projects and writes applications that meet what funders, and the Charity Commission, expect to see: a clear need, a credible plan, sound governance and a convincing approach to monitoring and evaluation. She has written successful applications with a wide range of UK charities, from national organisations to specialist and community-based groups.

Continuing Professional Development:

  • This event is CPD certified
  • Contribute 6 hours towards your CPD
  • Receive a certificate of attendance

*Discounts available:

  • Use our early bird discount for 20% off – please enter the discount code early5543 in the payment section when you book online before Friday 27th November
  • Pay online by credit card and receive a further 10% off (this will be automatically applied when you book online)
  • For group bookings please email us

Writing Successful Grant Applications for Charities Online Training – Westminster Insight

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