Funding and Grant Applications

fund n. pl. money resources
grant n. gift, allowance, concession

It's fine having good ideas but not if they just stay as ideas. Many people are nervous about talking about money - but we see it as a means of effecting change. It is necessary to keep up to date with funding sources, and really know what the funders are looking for in a bid".

Project: North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Heritage Lottery Bid
Client: North Pennines Partnership

"What was conceived as a quick 6 months project, stretched out to a full year. The North Pennines covers such a large area and, with about 30 partners to co-ordinate - all of whom were keen to have their projects included within the Area Partnership Scheme: the logistics, not to mention the politics, were challenging. But we got there and we are proud of the work we've done"