About Us
We Focus on Winning Together.
Partnerships Built on Trust…
At Wordsmith, we understand the challenges that SMEs and third sector organisations face when it comes to accessing grant funding, securing new opportunities and winning bids. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to providing affordable, bespoke and professional bidding and grant funding services that level the playing field. We are here to transform your business proposals into irresistible narratives that captivate, persuade, and ultimately win the hearts and minds of your target audience.
What sets us apart from the competition is not just our exceptional skills, but our unwavering commitment to our core values. These values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring that you receive a service that is unparalleled in its integrity, bravery, persistence, knowledge, growth, and connection.
— Joanne Smith, Founder
“When I set up Wordsmith I was driven by the belief that every business, big or small, deserves an advocate that's committed to their success, not just the size of their budget”
A little bit of background on our Founder, Joanne Smith…
Joanne set up Wordsmith in 2021, to provide affordable, professional bidding and grant funding services to SMEs and third sector organisations. You can find out more about Joanne below.
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As a small business owner with a passion for community empowerment, Joanne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Her journey began in the voluntary sector, where she dedicated herself to ensuring that the voices of our community were heard in the realm of public services.
With a strong focus on community outreach, Joanne built a robust network that fostered active participation and collaboration. This allowed her to facilitate meaningful connections and empower individuals to play an active role in shaping their surroundings by championing their needs, desires, and concerns. Joanne provided valuable support to numerous groups in their endeavour to develop projects that enriched our community. From concept to implementation, Joanne guided these groups, helping them secure the necessary funding to bring their visions to life. Witnessing the positive impact these projects had on our community only fuelled her dedication to fostering growth and progress. Now, as a highly experienced and adaptable Bid Manager Joanne’s focus remains on utilising her skills and experience to empower individuals and organisations alike. She is committed to helping you navigate the complex landscape of bidding, project development, funding acquisition, and community engagement. With decades of experience and a proven track record of producing high quality, contract winning proposals within tight deadlines, turning around work under extreme pressure Joanne’s focus is on building partnerships and ‘Winning Together’.
Commenting on her mission, Joanne said ‘‘I set up Wordsmith in 2021, to provide affordable, professional bidding and grant funding services to SMEs and third sector organisations, with a focus on delivery of high-quality services, transforming business proposals into captivating narratives that engage and persuade target audiences’.’
Outside of work Joanne is a keen triathlete with a passion for open water swimming, cycling, and running and often competes in all three disciplines. She also loves cooking, live music and getting out in the open air with her dog, Star, taking on some challenging hikes.
Our Core Values
Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. Wordsmith is built on foundations of honesty, openness, and the highest ethical practices.
Bravery is our second nature. We are fearless in the face of challenges, always ready to take risks and push the boundaries of conventional thinking.
Persistence fuels our relentless pursuit of excellence. We never settle for mediocrity, continually striving for perfection in every word we craft.
Knowledge is our superpower. We understand the intricacies of various industries, the nuances of different clients and the secrets to winning bids.
Growth is not just a buzzword for us; it is our driving force. We believe that your success is our success. Connection is the glue that binds us together. We value the relationships we build with our clients and see ourselves as an extension of your team.
Let’s Talk
Excited to supercharge your bids or grant funding applications? We are too! Get in touch today to see how we could transform your bid process.