Are you in need of a practical, inspiring speaker to talk about grant writing?

I love helping people understand application writing and will happily work with hosts or groups, from total beginners to experienced fundraisers.

See below for costs and details. Currently open to bookings from June 2025.

Key Note Speaker

Making events better since 2012

A 20- to 40-minute presentation on an element of grant-writing practice or the grant application landscape. Online or in person. It will be energetic, personal and useful.

“Phyllis was just fantastic, I’d have preferred more of her in the programme.” Key-note Attendee

£200-£350 plus travel and accommodation if in-person.

Podcasts, interviews, articles

Let me talk your ear off about grant fundraising

I talk frankly, honestly and compassionately about the challenges of grant fundraising from personal experience. Audiences say I’m inspiring and uplifting. My favourite topics include: Yes, it is getting harder. Grantwriting for beginners, Finding funders, Making a simple strategy, Timelining projects for increased grant success, Budgets that cover costs, The Don’t Go Crazy Working Method for busy fundraisers, Fundraising while neurodivergent.

Tell me what your audience wants to hear about. I am very likely to get excited and swear, so bear that in mind.

£300-£450 plus travel if in person.

Funder Suggestion Lists - CURRENTLY FULL

Knowing where to apply for money

We can review your funding database and suggest additional funders or create one from scratch. CURRENTLY FULL. New slots will be announced to current clients and subscribers when available.

Rates from £200-£600. Complete this form to request a quote.

We will reply within 5 working days with a fee, subject to availability.

Small Group Workshop

Upskill in a short practical session

A 75 to 90-minute interactive workshop on any of the Grant Writing Toolkit module topics, or a custom version of my Grant Writing For Beginners session. Can include exercises completed in the session, supporting documents to show successful examples of what has been discussed, plus a selection of relevant items from the Resource Library (templates, funder suggestions). Includes 15-30mins Q&A. 

I’ve delivered these in person and online for over a decade for the American Youth Circus Organisation Educators Conference, UK Youth Circus Network, Youth Theatre Arts Scotland, Scottish Communities Climate Action Network, Education Scotland, Powerhouse Festival Emerging Producers and others. 

“can’t thank you enough”, “the most useful session of the conference”,

“very knowledgeable and engaging”

“I don’t know how you do it, but I actually feel excited to get on with the work now!” 

£300-£450 plus travel and accommodation if in-person.

For all booking inquiries, contact me on phyllis@trufflepig.org.uk with potential dates to check availability.