Apologies to anyone expecting to see me online tonight, for an open session, ‘Do you want to be a bid writer?’ Please shout me in my messages, if you intend to come to future events and I’ll be sure to be there. I have rescheduled tonight’s session, for tomorrow night instead. Thank you Take care Joanna 😊💜

After 18 years, I know a thing or two about bid writing and in my intensive and interactive training, I share all that I know. Come along to an hour long introduction to my Bids N Pieces programme. Join here: https://www.skool.com/live/CYDkFC5rtNm

The Pioneers kicked off last night, with immersive training from me. Exciting work and it feels so good to be training people properly…no glitz, glam and false promises…just real insight and mentoring. If you are wanting to join cohort 2, I am holding an open session 26th September. See calendar here: https://www.skool.com/live/CYDkFC5rtNm At your service 💜

Hi everyone- glad to be in this group as l am revamping my life and want to learn something new apart nursing. a looking forward to the new chapter.

Welcome to Bids N Pieces I’m so glad you’re here. This community exists because the VCS sector deserves better than generic funding advice from people who’ve never actually written a bid, sat in a commissioning meeting, or worked with communities at the sharp end. I’ve spent more than 17 years securing funding and contracts for individual organisations and collaborations doing vital, often underfunded work — Black-led organisations, youth justice projects, trauma-informed services, DEI initiatives, holistic health providers, food banks, etc. My largest single bid exceeded £1.4 million. Most of my work has come through word of mouth and I continue to receive multiple calls, messages and emails every week. With my strategic management insights, I know that bid writing is only part of the story. Strategy, relationships, positioning, social media, narrative — all of it matters. That’s what we will be working on together here. Here’s what to do first: 1. Introduce yourself below — tell us who you are, what organisation or sector you work in and what your biggest funding challenge is right now 2. Head to the Classroom and explore the resources already waiting for you (if you are here early, they are coming!) 3. Save the date for our first live session — details will be pinned at the top of the community This is your space. Ask questions, share wins, bring your messy first drafts. Welcome in. — Joanna