Bid Writing, Reimagined – Workshop

Develop stronger, clearer bids with confidence and structure

Writing funding applications and tenders can feel complex, time-pressured, and overwhelming — especially for VCSE organisations balancing delivery with growth.

This hands-on 3-hour workshop, delivered by Dynamic Potential Academy, introduces a structured yet engaging approach to bid development. Using Design Thinking, LEGO Reflective Tools, and neuroscience-informed learning, participants will strengthen how they plan, shape, and communicate proposals.

• Location: Trinity Room, Trinity House, Priory Row, Coventry
• Duration: 3 hours
• Format: In-person
• Max group size: 12 (custom sessions available for larger teams)

This workshop is ideal for:

• VCSE organisations, charities, and social enterprises looking to increase funding success
• Teams in creative, education, health, sustainability, or community sectors responding to grants, tenders, or partnership bids
• Organisations wanting a structured and collaborative approach to bid writing
• Business support providers seeking high-quality, practical training to support client organisations

This isn’t a lecture or checklist. It’s a guided, practical experience that helps you:

• Find the right funding opportunities that align with your strengths and values
• Understand what funders really want, beyond the brief
• Use creative tools to unlock clarity and structure
• Start writing a bid using your personalised Bid Canvas
• Build confidence in your voice, story, and impact

• A live or upcoming bid started using your personalised Bid Canvas
• Clear next steps — not just notes
• Insights into your story, strengths, and value
• A fresh, brain-friendly approach to bid writing
• Possibly even a LEGO masterpiece or two

Engaging hands-on and visually activates parts of the brain that support deeper insight, creativity, and clarity — especially when tackling complex or high-pressure tasks like bid writing. This workshop uses LEGO Reflective Tools and a neuroscience-informed approach to spark new thinking and more confident communication.

Donna Jones – Dynamic Potential Academy
Creative Leadership and Well-being Specialist with extensive experience designing and delivering funded development programmes. Donna’s work combines creative leadership, neuroscience-informed learning, and psychologically safe facilitation to strengthen collaboration, communication, and strategic thinking.

Carole Donnelly – Community Joined-Up Development
Award-winning community business consultant specialising in funding, social investment, and VCSE organisational development. With over 30 years’ experience, Carole brings practical insight into securing funding, developing sustainable community assets, and supporting organisational growth.

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Host or Publisher Donna Preece Academy