Our Services
Practical Support for Your Organisation
Guided Growth Services provides practical business development, funding and tender support for SMEs, charities, CICs and social enterprises.
Whether you need a stronger business strategy, help securing grant funding or support preparing a competitive tender, we work with you to develop a clear approach and deliver the work needed to move forward.
Business Development & Strategy
We help businesses, charities and social enterprises develop practical strategies for growth. From business planning and organisational reviews to identifying new opportunities, we provide hands-on support to turn ideas into achievable plans.
We work with SMEs, charities, CICs and social enterprises to strengthen their organisations and plan for sustainable growth. Our support includes business reviews, strategic planning, organisational development, income diversification and identifying new commercial opportunities. Whether you're launching a new venture, restructuring an existing organisation or preparing to expand, we help you develop practical strategies, clear priorities and achievable action plans.
Funding & Grant Applications for Charities, CICs and Social Enterprises
We help charities, CICs and social enterprises identify suitable funding opportunities and prepare strong, well-evidenced applications. From funder research and eligibility checks to developing project proposals, budgets and supporting documents, we provide practical support throughout the application process.
We work with CICs, charities and social enterprises at every stage of their funding journey, from first-time grant applications to more complex funding bids. Our support includes demonstrating community need, developing measurable outcomes, preparing realistic budgets and gathering the evidence funders require. Every application is tailored to the organisation, the project and the funder's criteria.
Tender Writing, Bid Management & Public Sector Contract Support
We support businesses and organisations with public and private sector tender submissions. From identifying suitable contract opportunities and reviewing requirements to preparing bid responses, coordinating supporting evidence and managing submission documents, we help you put forward a clear, competitive proposal.
We support SMEs, charities and social enterprises throughout the tendering process, from identifying suitable contract opportunities and assessing bid readiness to coordinating submissions and preparing compelling tender responses. Our approach covers bid/no-bid decisions, compliance requirements, supporting documentation, quality responses and submission deadlines. We also work alongside specialist consultants and delivery partners to bring complex bids together.
Consultancy Packages & Pricing
Start with a Professional Review — £195
Get expert insight into what's working, what's holding you back and what needs to happen next.
Choose from three tailored reviews:
Funding Readiness Review — Assess your organisation's funding potential and identify practical steps towards stronger grant applications.
Tender Readiness Review — Understand your procurement readiness, identify gaps and prepare to compete for contracts.
Business Growth & Strategy Review — Review your business challenges, opportunities and priorities for sustainable growth.
Each review includes a pre-review questionnaire, up to 45 minutes of consultation via Zoom or written communication, and a personalised written action plan.
Your £195 review fee is credited towards a qualifying consultancy engagement of £450 or more commissioned within 30 days.
Ongoing Consultancy & Development Support
Practical, experienced support for organisations that need more than occasional advice. Whether you're developing a funding strategy, preparing bids or strengthening your business, our monthly consultancy packages provide the expertise you need without employing someone full-time.
Essential Support — £450/month
1 consultancy day per month
Ideal for smaller organisations needing focused professional guidance.
Support can include funding opportunities, application reviews, business advice, strategic planning and practical development work.
Development Partner — £900/month
2 consultancy days per month
For organisations ready to develop their funding pipeline, pursue opportunities and implement a structured growth strategy.
Support can include funding applications, tender preparation, bid development, organisational planning and ongoing strategic advice.
Embedded Consultancy Partner — From £1,800/month
4 consultancy days per month
Senior-level consultancy integrated into your organisation, providing consistent support with funding, bids, business development and strategic priorities.
Ideal for organisations requiring dedicated expertise without the commitment of a permanent senior appointment.
Flexible Support, Clear Agreements
All packages begin with a three-month agreement, with clearly defined priorities and deliverables. Fees are invoiced monthly in advance. Additional work can be quoted separately, and bespoke arrangements are available.
Interested in working together? Get in touch to discuss the right level of support for your organisation.