Fundraising support
for artists, organisations & change-makers
Flexible, freelance services to help you raise money for the work you love.
Do you dream of taking your organisation or artistic practice to the next level?
If you are struggling to access the funding you deserve or aren’t sure how to get started, then help is at hand. I offer a range of services to bring your dreams to reality.
Hi, I’m James Frost
I’m an experienced, freelance fundraiser working with community groups, CICs and creative practitioners across the UK. I help people who are new to the funding world and small-medium organisations looking to develop their services. I write grant applications, provide crowdfunding support and mentor people in the art of fundraising.
Over £1.75 Million Raised and many success stories
Living Projects
Development of a community food growing project set up by young people
£40,000 raised.
Rite To Freedom
Creative writing workshops, nature connection and mentoring support for adults in recovery from addiction.
£220,000 raised.
Olivia Fern
Singing workshops for women, recording of a new EP and a nationwide tour.
£16,000 raised.
Shumba Arts
African music and dance workshops for adults of all ages and backgrounds.
£50,000 raised.
Source Point
A multi-bed, community health clinic offering acupuncture, herbal treatments and remedial massage to residents.
£60,000 raised.
New Futures
Outdoor youth education project focused on practical skills, creativity and self development.
£30,000 raised.
Circlewise
Way of Council, listening circles and rites of passage camps for young people.
£48,000 raised.
Rob Carney
Crowdfunding appeal for the recording of a new album (100% target reached).
£12,000 raised.
Embercombe
Extensive rewilding project and creation of a herbal medicine garden, supported by volunteers.
£25,000 raised.
Work with me on a
funding application
Preparation
The first steps are done on email to get an overview of your project and check you are eligible to apply for funding. We will then have a meeting (online or in-person) to discuss your work in detail, draw up a budget and timeline, and agree a framework for the bid.
Writing
I will take everything away and carefully consider how to present your case to the funder, drawing on all my years of fundraising experience. I will ensure the application is clearly laid out, tells a compelling story and is aligned with the funder’s objectives.
Completion
Once the application is ready, you will have a chance to check it over and raise any queries, before we submit. Typically you then have to wait 2-3 months to hear the result, and a further 2-3 weeks to receive the money if the bid has been successful.
– Agata Krajewska, Founder, Stories For Change
“Thanks to amazing fundraiser James Frost, we’ve been awarded arts funding to run theatre groups for women and migrants/refugees. So happy! I highly recommend working with James. It's insightful, pleasurable and effective.”
Do You Need A Fundraiser?
“I Haven’t Got Time To Write Funding Applications”
Many organisations do not have time to write funding bids so many great ideas are left on the shelf and never reach the people that would benefit from them.
Instead, let me take charge of the whole process and write the application for you. Before long, a well-funded project will be up and running.
“I Don’t Really Know What I’m Doing”
Many artists and community groups do not have experience of bid-writing, so while their applications may be full of passion, they fall down on the detail.
I help groups negotiate the funding language and make applications that are well thought out, well evidenced, clearly costed and meet the criteria.
“My Bids Get Rejected - I Don’t Know Why”
Many people are firing off funding applications without having checked the small print or really understanding what funders are looking for.
I will ensure you are applying for the right grants and your application is professionally written, clearly explained and fit for purpose.
Interested in working with me?
Complete a short enquiry form to tell me about your project. We can then arrange an introductory call to see I can support you.