Freelance bid writer and fundraising consultant

Freelance Funding/Bid Writer Consultant (18 days over 18 months) Following the departure of our current Funding Consultant, who is moving on to an exciting new professional opportunity, the Medway African and Caribbean Association (MACA) is seeking an experienced Funding amp; Bid Writing Consultant to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling applications and help investment for our youth programmes and long-term sustainability ambitions.
MACA has received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for our three-year Young People Making a Difference project.
With approximately 18 months remaining, we are now seeking specialist fundraising expertise to secure match funding for the youth programme and attract investment for our wider organisational priorities.
Our Vision MACAs long-term ambition is to establish MACArts, Kent and Medways first dedicated African and Caribbean cultural centre, celebrating arts, culture, heritage, health and wellbeing while creating opportunities for future generations.
The Role Working alongside our Business Plan Development Consultant, Commercial Consultant and Operational Project Manager, you will:
✅ Research and develop a prioritised funding pipeline
✅ Identify the strongest grant and funding opportunities
✅ Write and submit high-quality funding applications and expressions of interest
✅ Secure match funding for our National Lottery-funded youth programme
✅ Support funding applications for core operational roles and future capital development
✅ Create practical fundraising tools and resources for the organisation
We're Looking For Someone With
✔ A strong track record of successful bid writing and grant fundraising
✔ Experience securing funding from trusts, foundations and grant programmes
✔ Knowledge of the voluntary, community, arts, culture, heritage or youth sectors
✔ Excellent proposal writing, budgeting and project management skills
✔ The ability to work independently and make best use of a limited consultancy allocation.
Contract Details
📍 18 consultancy days across an 18-month period
📍 £300 per day (£5,400 total contract value)
📍 Flexible freelance arrangement
📍 Expected start: End of October 2026
To apply, please send:
• An up-to-date CV (maximum 4 pages)
• A supporting statement (maximum 4 pages) 📧 chair@macacharity.org.uk
Closing date: 19 October 2026, 5pm
Online interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 26 October 2026.
For an informal discussion please email or call 07501 497920.
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