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I am a strategic grant consultant and founder of Cedar Grants Consulting, with over four years of cross-continental experience supporting mission-driven organisations across England and Nigeria. I bring a rare combination of non-profit grant writing expertise and for-profit grant management experience. I have helped organisations secure over £91,000 in grant funding from trusts and foundations, across sectors including community welfare, health and wellbeing, women's empowerment, youth and mentorship, arts and inclusion, disability, and education. Alongside this, I work in grants management within the medical education industry, supporting the coordination and administration of pharmaceutical and medical education grants and sponsorships across the full lifecycle, from funder submission through to contracting. My BSc in Biomedical Sciences and MSc in Public Health give me genuine scientific and public health literacy, meaning I understand the medical and clinical content involved, not just the administrative process around it. What I offer on Upwork: - Grant writing and proposal development for non-profit and charitable organisations - Grant and sponsorship administration for pharmaceutical, medical education, and corporate clients - Funder research and prospecting across UK, European, and international funders - Grant readiness assessments - Pipeline and deadline management - Application review and editing I use industry tools including Fundin.ai, Charity Excellence Framework, Candid, GrantStation, Grantable, and GEMS, and I bring the same rigour and care to every engagement regardless of sector or size. I hold a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from Queen's University Belfast and a Master's in Public Health from the University of South Wales. If you need a grant consultant who understands both the science and the strategy, across non-profit and for-profit contexts, I would be glad to discuss your project.

Overview: With over £15 million secured for startups and SMEs, I deliver end-to-end grant and financial strategies that transform businesses. From breakout innovations to global Olympic partnerships. My results include funding software now used in stadiums worldwide and supporting clients from “lockdown” beginnings into market leaders. As a PhD-level professional with 14 years’ experience, I specialise in winning high-scoring Innovate UK grants and major awards across UK, European, US, and Australian funding cycles. Clients benefit from my insider expertise as both a seasoned grant writer and grant assessor. My approach is perfectionist: every application is aligned to the highest-scoring rubric, and I work as an extension of my client’s team. If we don't think you will win, we will not recommend you apply. It's that simple. What Sets Me Apart: Full-scope financial strategist, integrated with accountants, R&D tax experts, and patent specialists, clients instantly access a comprehensive funding suite. Long-term, retainer-based relationships: I act as a full funding department for organisations lacking internal resources, providing a “plug-and-play” solution with continual funding alerts and seamless application cycles. Ethical practices: hourly rates, no hefty deposits, and transparent pricing. I believe world-changing innovations deserve world-class support, regardless of size or sector. Expertise in challenging fields, from biotech and cancer therapeutics to software and arts. Transformation stories: Helped startups win multiple grants in a single Innovate UK contest, then scale to Olympic-level partnerships. Secured crucial cancer research funding and supported international research consortia over multiple European countries. Target Clients: SMEs, startups (Barclays Eagle Labs partner), nonprofits, international business groups, and R&D consortia seeking UK, EU, US, or Australian funding. Services: Comprehensive grant search and management Full grant write-up and editing (to “winning standard”) Financial strategy sessions for investor readiness Investor introductions and consortia building Retainer programs for hands-off funding management Hourly consultations and flexible packages for every budget Mission: I advocate for clients with world-changing ambitions. My mission is to make funding accessible, stress-free, and strategically sound, whether supporting a global tech launch or mentoring a new charity.

Specialist in Innovate UK and European grant applications with a successful track record of winning funding: ***I have written over 30 successful grant and applications since 2022, winning over £3.3 million for my clients*** I will help make your grant or tender application as good as it can be and boost your chances of success. If you are writing your own application then I can review it and give you specific feedback on how you can improve your score). If you don't know where to start or you are short of time, then let me take the stress out of writing your grant or tender application. I can take the lead on compiling the application and all the associated appendices. I would make it as easy as possible for you to gather the right information so I can transform it into an award winning application! Get in touch to discuss how I can help you to win an Innovate UK grant, European funding or a tender application. Most Innovate UK Competitions including: • Agri-tech / AgriScale • Energy Catalyst • Women in Innovation • Frontier AI • SBRI Competitions Many European Funding Competitions including: • Eurostars • EIC Accelerator • Innowwide Various Tender and Bid applications • Public procurement • Pre-qualifications and frameworks My Background: I have over 15 years of experience as an Environmental Consultant with expertise in environmental science, chemistry, oil and gas, quality management, health & safety, and much more. I am a skilled technical writer, researcher and analyst. I deliver high quality work with exceptional attention to detail. I will take the time to listen and understand your requirements, then maintain great communication throughout the project to ensure that the end product meets and exceeds your expectations. Whether you need a scientific report, technical research, a grant application, company procedures or supporting documents, I will write in a style suited to your audience. In previous roles as a Senior Environmental Consultant, I have worked with clients including Exxon, Petronas, ASDA Walmart, Veolia as well as local authorities and agencies. Past projects include: * Modelling the fate of pollutants in the environment * Environmental Impact Assessments * Enviornmental permitting and compliance for projects across different countries * Risk analysis and strategic risk management * Scientific research and reporting * Production and delivery of technical presentations and training * Contaminated land investigations * Air monitoring and workplace air quality assessments * Water treatment * Catchment management and groundwater modelling * Writing technical web content * Carbon credits and offsetting * GIS Analysis and mapping * Expertise in data protection and GDPR * Designing and managing 14001 Environmental Management Systems and 9001 Quality Management Systems * Preparing documentation and evidence to meet the requirements of a wide range of grants, bids and tenders.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲 “Great work from Jonathan, very happy with the report we received. Extremely in-depth and well put together. Will use again in the future”. Pierce, founder of an athleisure start-up. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When done right, market research can provide you with important insights, information, and market intelligence which helps to identify and analyse key metrics such as the needs of your market, your customers and competition. That’s where I come in. I specialise in market research solutions for individuals, start-ups and established companies. Using a combination of desktop/internet research (from paid premium databases & other secondary data resources), or primary research via qualitative or quantitative data collection methodologies, I strive to unearth robust data, information and actionable insights about your market, customers, competitors etc., without breaking your budget. While many researchers focus on amassing and analyzing publicly available data, I enjoy going beyond the numbers, and annual reports, to attain key insights coming directly from talking to consumers or industry figures, through quantitative or qualitative information I compile. I can provide the following market research services; you don’t have to go digging by yourself. 📌 Feasibility Studies 📌 Gap Analysis 📌 Market Opportunity Research & Ranking 📌 Industry Analysis 📌 Competition Analysis 📌 Market Trend Analysis (Pestle/Steeple Analysis) 📌 Demand forecasting 📌 SWOT/TOWS Analysis 📌 Consumer Insights (Demographic Profiling) 📌 Marketing Strategies 📌 Marketing Research 📌 Segmentation Analysis (including Positioning & Targeting) 📌 Pain Point Analysis 📌 Jobs-To-Be-Done 📌 Buyer Personas 📌 Consumer Journey Mapping 📌 Business Plan Writing 📌 Data Collection (Primary or secondary data) 📌 Survey design All my work comes with unlimited changes until you are 100% happy. No IFs or BUTs. Just an obsession with excellence. Jonathan K Kush

As an Expert Researcher, I specialize in Technical Writing, Research Analysis, Thesis & Dissertation Writing including Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis. My extensive experience ensures high-quality, meticulously researched, and relevant content tailored to your needs. ----- 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲? ----- I’ve played the roles of 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 for academic/business and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 in consultancy firm. My other experiences included data analysis, marketing, SEO writing, video editing, social media management and digital marketing skills. These diverse perspectives enable me to: ✅ Combine my various range of skills for your project ✅ Develop great self-motivation and curiosity to learn ✅ Strong Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Data Analytical Skills Academic Writing/Research: 🔍 Experienced in conducting rigorous original research using both qualitative and quantitative methods, and effectively presenting the findings. Example include consumer behavior in Singapore, education comparison in the US vs China, Internet of Things -Type of hotel staff vs water usage , Brand Research: Focus Group Session -Home Energy Research in London Focus Group Feel free to contact me for your project needs :) I would love to help!

Hi, I'm Sophie - an SEO content strategist, consultant, and UX writer with 12+ years of experience helping B2B and B2C businesses turn website traffic into customers. I've worked with major brands including Morphy Richards, National Trust, Hays, and L'Oréal, as well as SMEs and growing companies. I hold a BA in International Business with a specialisation in Digital Marketing Communications Management, so I bring marketing strategy thinking, not just words on a page. As a native British English speaker, I write with natural fluency for UK, US, and global audiences. What makes my work different: I cover the full content funnel. SEO brings the right people to your site, UX writing and conversion-focused copy turn them into leads and buyers, and a clear content strategy makes the whole system work over time. Most clients hire these as three separate roles - I deliver them as one. How I help clients: 📈 SEO consulting & content strategy ▪️ Content and SEO audits ▪️ Keyword research, topic clusters, and pillar page strategy ▪️ Editorial calendars and content roadmaps ▪️ Performance analysis and ongoing optimisation 📊 Analytics & reporting ▪️ Custom dashboards built in Looker Studio ▪️ GA4 tracking, reporting, and insights ▪️ SEMrush audits, keyword tracking, and competitor analysis ▪️ Monthly performance reports with clear, actionable recommendations ✍️ UX writing & content design ▪️ Microcopy for buttons, forms, error states, and notifications ▪️ Onboarding flows and in-product copy ▪️ Navigation labels and conversion-focused page structure ▪️ Recommendations for design and dev teams to improve clarity and conversion 🌐 Website copy & optimisation ▪️ Homepage, services, and high-intent landing pages ▪️ Web editing for clarity, tone, and SEO performance ▪️ Content refreshes and audits on existing pages ▪️ E-commerce category and product pages that convert 📝 SEO content writing ▪️ Blog posts and long-form articles that build topical authority ▪️ Pillar pages and content hubs designed to rank and convert ▪️ Meta titles, descriptions, and on-page SEO as standard 🎯 PPC & conversion copywriting ▪️ Google Ads — Search, Display, and Performance Max (headlines, descriptions, RSAs) ▪️ LinkedIn Ads — Sponsored Content, Message Ads, and Text Ads ▪️ Meta ad copy for Facebook and Instagram campaigns ▪️ Sales pages, landing pages, and lead magnet copy ▪️ Email sequences and nurture flows ▪️ A/B test variants for ongoing performance optimisation 🎓 Educational & e-learning content ▪️ Online course content for EdTech platforms and credible training providers ▪️ UK-accredited qualifications, including Level 1-3 English and Maths ▪️ Learning materials structured around clear outcomes and reading levels ▪️ E-learning module copy and instructional design support ▪️ Training and onboarding content for B2B clients On-page SEO included as standard: keyword integration, meta titles and descriptions, heading structure (H1–H3), internal linking, and clear calls to action. On AI: I'm flexible and will follow your lead. Whether you want fully human-written content, AI-assisted research with human-led writing, or editing of existing AI drafts. I'll align with your preferences from the start. 📮 Send me a message to talk through your project. I'd love to hear what you're working on.