Free Grant Writing Surgery for Small Charities in the High Peak

Grant fundraising in small charities is hard. It takes hours to prepare bids, the rules keep changing, and too often the money goes to the organisations with the biggest teams—not the ones doing the most important work.

Luke Wilkinson knows that pain first-hand. As a former charity CEO turned fundraising consultant, he’s helped countless small organisations navigate the confusing, time‑draining world of grant applications. He’s now on a mission to make it easier, simpler, and far less stressful for local leaders who already have more than enough on their plates.

At this free morning session in Buxton, Luke will run a practical grant writing surgery—sharing real tips, answering questions, and helping you unlock funding opportunities with less effort. He’ll be joined by his co‑founder James Poulter, who brings years of experience in marketing and brand work and is now leading the way in how AI is transforming workplaces everywhere.

Together, Luke and James are building Raiser—and you’ll be among the very first people in the UK to try it out. We believe we’re the only team in the country designing AI tools exclusively for small charities, because we know how much you matter. Small charities change lives every day, and you deserve technology that actually works for you.

Whether you’re wrestling with a half‑finished bid or just starting to think about fundraising, this session is for you. Come along, connect with peers, and leave with fresh ideas (and maybe a little less dread) about writing your next application.

Feel free to connect with us beforehand!

Luke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilkinsonluke/

James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpoulter/