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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.

I’m a highly successful professional bid writer with a passion for business and innovation. I specialise in creating compelling proposals to help bring new technology and ideas to life. I have extensive experience across a wide range of bids, including R&D, public sector, and private sector tenders. I also offer full bid management services, from initial strategy to final submission. Regular communication and understanding your goals are important to me, so let’s work together to achieve success!

Helping NGOs and development organizations turn their missions into funded realities in Arabic and English, across MENA and beyond. With 12 years of hands-on experience in grant writing, proposal development, and fundraising strategy, I specialize in supporting NGOs and international development organizations to secure funding from global and regional donors. My work spans educational and developmental programmes across the MENA region, as well as organizations in the US and the UK. What sets me apart is simple: I don't just write grants, I understand the landscape your organization operates in. I know how MENA-focused funders think, what priorities drive institutions like the EU, USAID, UN agencies, and Gulf-based foundations, and how to frame your work in language that resonates with decision-makers on both sides of the Arabic–English divide. What I offer: 1. Grant proposal writing and editing (concept notes, full proposals, logical frameworks) 2. Donor mapping and funding landscape analysis (identifying the right funders for your mission) 3. Fundraising strategy development (building a diversified, sustainable funding pipeline) 4. Review and strengthening of existing proposals before submission 5. Arabic–English bilingual writing and adaptation for regional and international audiences. Why work with me: ✔ 12 years of grant writing experience focused on NGOs and development work ✔ Deep knowledge of MENA funding priorities, donor cultures, and regional context ✔ Native Arabic speaker with professional English. I write fluently in both, not just translate ✔ Specialized in educational and developmental programmes, the sectors most active in MENA funding ✔ Experience working with organizations operating under conflict, displacement, and resource-constrained conditions. I understand the realities your donors need to hear about ✔ Track record with organizations including YMCA Palestine, SEED Organization for Sustainability and Development (Turkey), and the Institute of Community Development (Gaza) How we work together: Every engagement starts with understanding your organization; your mission, your programmes, your current and target donors. From there, I adapt to what you need most, whether that's a single proposal drafted from scratch, a donor mapping exercise to expand your funding base, or a strategic review of your overall fundraising approach. I work closely with your team throughout the process, incorporating your voice, your data, and your impact evidence; so the final product feels authentically yours, not generic. Communication is clear, timelines are respected, and revisions are part of the process, not an afterthought.

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.