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That's how most funder finders work, yes Neil.

You have to ask the question - if you need £4,500 to run a project, build an extension to a youth club, hold an event - are you able to get that money on your own? If the answer is that you would probably be refused funding then surely it makes sense to have a professional, or even a knowlegeable amateur, apply for £5,000, pay them £500 if you get the money and have your £4,500 awarded to you.

As it happens, I don't personally charge at the moment because the odd few that I do don't really take up too much time but I did at one time consider doing it professionally. Obviously, if I was elected I'd continue to do it for free as I would consider it part of the remit of being a councillor but if I don't get elected then it's certainly an option.