Deborah Aitken

Turning Ideas into Opportunities

Are you looking for funding to develop your business, community project or organisation but unsure where to start?

I'm Deborah Aitken, an experienced Grant Funding & Business Support Consultant based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

I offer friendly, affordable and practical support to CICs, charities, community groups, small businesses and individuals looking to secure funding, develop ideas and turn their plans into reality.

Services I Offer

• Grant Funding Research – Identifying suitable local and national funding opportunities.

• Grant Application Support – Helping you develop strong applications that meet funders' requirements.

• Grant Application Reviews – Providing constructive feedback to strengthen your submissions.

• 1:1 Consultations – Discussing your ideas, exploring opportunities and planning your next steps.

• Business & Project Development – Support with budgets, project planning, evidence of need and impact measurement.

• 1:1 Coaching & Mentoring – Helping you build confidence, develop your ideas and achieve your goals.

• Access to Work Support – Guidance with applications, evidence and accessing workplace support.

Why Choose Me?

With extensive experience in funding, community development, welfare advice and project support, I understand the challenges organisations face when trying to access funding.

I take a personal, down-to-earth approach, offering clear guidance without unnecessary jargon.

Whether you're applying for your first grant, developing a new project or looking to strengthen an existing application, I can help you move forward with confidence.

Affordable, flexible support tailored to your needs, with consultations available online or in person.

I provide friendly, professional welfare benefits advice, drawing on my Citizens Advice training and experience , including support with completing Personal Independence Payment forms .

Remote support via Zoom,Google Meet .