Case Studies
Real people share their experiences of successfully obtaining different types of grants. These stories provide practical insights into application processes and outcomes.
An Energy Inefficient House: A Case Study
A homeowner tackles rising heating costs in a 1930s house by prioritising cheap fixes like loft insulation and draught sealing.
Applying for a Major Events Grant: A Case Study
See how a rural business group secured funding for a summer event through a major grants program.
Funding That Helped a Young Entrepreneur: A Case Study
Mary O'Keefe started a clothing business as a teenager with no experience and no money, so she found help from her local council to make it work.
My Lottery Grant Win: A Case Study
Gill got her village hall's broken windows and damp problems fixed by securing a lottery grant after learning about funding options.
Staying Rather Than Moving: A Disabled Person's Story
A 78-year-old found a way to stay in her beloved home for 60 years by using a disabled facilities grant to make wheelchair-friendly adaptations.
Using the Recession Fund: A Case Study
Jonathan Spark's charity merged with another organisation and cut costs to maintain services when recession funding dropped and client demand grew.