Fund My Venture helps social organisations raise grant funding, through Grant Bid Writing and Fundraising Strategy, Impact Evaluation Writing and Project Development services.
Our mission is to enable exciting, valuable and needed projects to become a reality without the lack of funding being a hurdle.
We have developed expertise, networks and experience in working with a range of different organisations, charities and companies, to ensure project ideas can come to life. Founded in 2011, we have firmly established our self in Leicester as experts in fundraising.
On 1st December 2014, we launched our very own grants programme, the 10MinuteFund, which provides £100 grants through a 10 minute application process.
Our Team
Rebecca Wooster
Bid Writer
In addition to fundraising, Rebecca's experience includes regional management of community, education and arts in health initiatives. She is keen to help new organisations develop projects that are practical, cost effective and meaningful.
Jateen Parmar
Project Manager
Jateen has a keen interest in helping innovative social enterprises that make a real impact in the community get off the ground. As a project manager and bid writer he has raised over £150,000 for various organisaitons.
Testimonials
“Fund My Venture offer excellent support and guidance. Their knowledge of the sector and professionalism goes a long way when securing funding and making the most of fundraising opportunities.”
Pawlet Brookes
Artistic Director, Serendipity
“We really enjoyed working with fund my venture on writing our funding bid. Their efficient and professional manner as well as their extensive knowledge was invaluable in getting our funding application approved. We would highly recommend their service to anyone looking to get funding for their projects.”
Bina Sitaram
Chairperson, Health For All
“We have been extremely happy with Fund My Venture’s services. They offer a great, friendly service and we would recommend them to any organisations looking to secure funding.”
Vijay Mistry
Director, 2Funky Arts
“Fund My Venture has provided sterling services right from the beginning of our project and provided us with advice, support and help in obtaining a grant for the project. We are proud to be associated with such a dynamic team and they have our wholehearted support. We shall be utilising their expertise and support for our future projects.”
Dr. Mansingh
Chairman, Chaupal
“We have worked with Fund My Venture for the last year. They have always been very professional and have offered support, advice and guidance throughout the process. I would certainly use their services again in the future and would highly recommend them to any organisation.”
Christine Jarvis
Director, ADHD Solutions CIC
“I went to Fund My Venture on a recommendation as writing applications is not my forte. I found the process simple, quick and easy with the guidance of Jateen and Ash. I was successful in my bid and will be using their services again”
Liam Hadjipetrou
Director, Future Creatives
“I would say that Fund My Venture are highly competent bid-writers. More than this however, their support along the way helped Drum and Brass develop from an idea into successful project and now a business.”
Julie Maxwell
Director, Drum and Brass CIC
“Fund My Venture has made a significant contribution to our fundraising income by helping us raise £10,000 which will go towards supporting our work. We received our grant as a result of Fund My Venture to help us extend our Yoga and Music Classes. Thank You for your excellent ongoing customer support. Your advice and help has been very helpful in ensuring we get the most out of the grant.”
Pravin Patel
Funding Committee Member, WDHA
“Raising funding can be a very time-consuming and difficult task. Thankfully Fund My Venture supported us in project development and securing the funding which made the whole process a lot easier. We would certainly recommend them to others!”
Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan
Founding Trustee, Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan Trust
“We have had the pleasure of working with Fund My Venture who have helped develop and finance our project. The friendly support, advice and guidance offered was extremely useful. I would certainly recommend them to any organisation looking to secure funding. Thank you all at Fund My Venture for your on-going support.”
Anil Patel
Vice Chairman, Lucky Star Amateur Boxing Club