The Challenge
Charities and community organisations deliver essential services to the people and places that need them most. But when it comes to securing the funding that sustains that work, they are often competing against organisations with dedicated bid teams, professional writers, and procurement expertise.
Sound familiar?
Our Commitment
TenderVera's Community Programme exists because we believe the quality of a bid should never be determined by the size of an organisation's budget. The work you do in communities matters, and the way that work is presented in tenders and funding applications should do it justice.
We provide the same professional bid writing service to community organisations that our commercial clients receive. Same process, same standards, same commitment to quality. The only difference is the cost.
Learn more about who we are and how we work, or explore the sectors we support across the UK.
How We Help
Whether your organisation needs full bid writing, reduced cost support, or simply a professional review of an existing response, we have a route that fits.
Registered charities with annual income under £500,000
Full professional bid writing at no cost. We provide the same standard of service our commercial clients receive, covering tender review, response drafting, compliance checking, and submission ready final packs.
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Limited places available each quarter. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Nonprofits, CICs, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations
Professional bid support at a significantly reduced fixed fee. Designed for organisations that fall outside pro bono eligibility but still operate with limited budgets and a community focused mission.
Includes
Contact us for a confidential discussion about pricing for your organisation.
Any charity, nonprofit, or community organisation
Submit a draft bid response and receive professional written feedback on structure, compliance, and presentation. No cost, no obligation, and no eligibility restrictions.
Includes
Available year round. No application process required.
Eligibility
The Community Programme is open to organisations that exist to serve their communities. We keep eligibility criteria transparent and straightforward because we know your time is better spent on the people you serve.
If you are unsure whether your organisation qualifies, get in touch. We are always happy to discuss your situation and find the right level of support. You can also explore our standard pricing for comparison.
Eligible organisation types
Application Process
We designed the application process to be as straightforward as possible. No lengthy forms, no bureaucratic hurdles. Just a clear conversation about how we can help.
Share a brief overview of your organisation, the opportunity you are pursuing, and the support you need. We keep this simple and respectful of your time.
Our team reviews your request against programme eligibility criteria. We aim to respond within 5 working days with a clear outcome and next steps.
Once approved, we assign your project the same priority, quality standards, and communication as any commercial engagement. Your mission deserves nothing less.
Mention "Community Programme" in your message and we will prioritise your enquiry. See our case studies to learn how we have helped organisations like yours.
Questions
Yes. Qualifying charities receive the full TenderVera bid writing service at zero cost. There are no hidden fees, no conditions, and no obligation to use us again.
We support the same range of tenders as our commercial service, including ITT responses, framework applications, PQQ/SQ submissions, grant applications, and social value responses across public and private sector opportunities.
We allocate a limited number of pro bono places each quarter to ensure every organisation receives the full standard of service. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage early submission.
Organisations that fall outside pro bono eligibility may qualify for our Community Rate, which offers professional support at a significantly reduced fixed fee. We also offer a free bid review service open to all community organisations with no eligibility restrictions.
We aim to respond to all community programme applications within 5 working days. If your tender has an urgent deadline, please let us know and we will prioritise the review.
Absolutely. Every response we produce, whether pro bono or commercial, goes through the same process: full tender review, requirements mapping, evidence-led drafting, compliance checking, and quality assurance. The standard does not change based on what you pay.
