Words that work for work that matters
The Bid Edit helps charities, social enterprises, public bodies and purpose-led businesses secure funding, win contracts and tell compelling stories.
From live tenders and grant applications to fundraising proposals, proposition reviews and practical team training, we help you say what matters clearly and make every word earn its place.
What we do
Clearer bids. Stronger proposals. More confident teams.
Many organisations do excellent work but struggle to turn that work into a strong written submission. The Bid Edit exists to close that gap.
We help you understand what the funder, commissioner or buyer is really asking for, shape your response around the scoring criteria, bring your evidence to the surface and write in a way that is clear, credible and persuasive.
We can also train your team to approach bids, tenders, fundraising applications and social value responses with more structure, confidence and judgement.
Good writing is not decoration.
It is strategy.
Great persuasive writing isn't about sounding impressive. It's about giving people confidence to say yes.
That means understanding your audience, asking the right questions and building a compelling case before a single word is written.
Whether you're bidding for a contract, applying for funding or communicating your organisation's impact, the strongest writing combines strategic thinking, operational credibility and clear, persuasive language.
The Bid Edit brings together:
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Leadership experience, not just writing experience. We understand delivery because we've led it.
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Commercial and charitable expertise. We know how to persuade funders, commissioners and customers.
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Strategic thinking. We don't simply improve words - we strengthen the thinking behind them.
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Purpose-led objectives. We work with organisations creating positive social impact.
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Collaborative approach. We become an extension of your team, bringing challenge, clarity and fresh perspective.
That means we do not just polish sentences. We help strengthen the thinking behind the response and can support your team to build the skills to do this more confidently in future.
Bill Puddicombe
National VCO Leader
“Claire is an expert, knowledgeable and successful in business development and fundraising. During the time we worked together I learned a great deal and I would heartily recommend her as an effective advisor and consultant."
Jack Flynn
Director of Bidding, PeoplePlus
"Claire is an exceptional bid professional. Not only is she highly skilled at building compelling bids that win, she really cares about ensuring that services really make a lasting positive impact on the people and communities that they support and she does so with great humour and real heart.
If you want someone who will do a great job, help you to achieve success and also bring you some joy along the way, look no further than Claire and The Bid Edit!"
Andy Shields
Director, Preston Park Consulting
I had the pleasure of working with Claire to win new business for a national housing association.
Claire worked at speed and the quality of her work was second to none. Claire would soak up pressure and in my experience, always delivered. I can recommend Claire highly.
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Contact Us
Do you have a bid, tender, funding application or piece of persuausive writing that needs shaping, strengthening or sense-checking?
Send over a few details and we'll come back to you with a clear quote, timescale and suggested approach.
Whether you need a full write, a sharp review, extra bid capacity or support to turn a good idea into a fundable, credible submission we can start with a straightforward conversation.
Tell us what you're working on, what deadline you're facing and where you'd like help.
