Grant Writing for Beginners Webinar

This hands-on 2-hour session is for those who have very limited previous experience of bid writing and need to gain skills and knowledge of the bidding process. The workshop identifies the essential elements and skills that are necessary to construct and write competitive bids and tenders. This workshop will be especially appropriate for those becoming responsible for designing projects are attracting funding from a range of sources including trusts, local authorities, local - regional or central government.

As a bonus, this workshop is the ideal preparation for anyone considering applying for the current £500 West Kent Business grant scheme, giving you practical insight to strengthen your application.

What we’ll cover:

• Sources of Funding - being fit for funding
• Understanding the ‘language’ of bidding
• The do’s and don’ts for applicants!
• Key bid features – including; milestones, outputs, activities, results
• Common errors
• Using AI in grant writing
• Bid analysis
• Bid writing

There will also be plenty of time to ask questions.

MS Team Link

An MS Team link will be sent to all registered attendees two days before the webinar.

Joining the West Kent Business Support Programme

This event is delivered by the West Kent Business Support Programme, which supports businesses in West Kent to flourish. By Joining the West Kent Business Support Programme, businesses can access practical workshops, webinars, networking events, mentoring 121s, business grants, and have the opportunity to exhibit at the West Kent Expo 2026.

All businesses/aspiring entrepreneurs who have signed up to this webinar should complete this registration form if they haven't already to join the programme.

About the speaker - Gary Parker - BA (Hons), MIOF, MIED

Gary is a London based consultant with 20 years’ experience. He has been involved in the running and management of a range of businesses, including companies involved in training, event management, consultancy, nutrition and wellbeing, retail, education and business support sectors.

Gary has developed and delivered fundraising and grant writing training for many businesses and social enterprises. He regularly writes funding proposals for businesses, local authorities, social enterprises, universities and colleges.

Currently Managing Director of CNT Associates, a fundraising and consultancy organisation. He is a member of the Institute of Fundraising and previously a visiting lecturer / research associate at the University of Central Lancashire.