About Matt
A bid writer who works inside the arts.
Matthew Simmonds is Co-Artistic Director of Strange Futures and works as a theatre maker, performer, facilitator and fundraiser alongside his funding support.
Personally handled by Matt.
Working artist and fundraiser.
Co-director of an ACE-funded theatre company.
Human funding support from inside the arts
Matthew Simmonds is Co-Artistic Director of Strange Futures and works as a theatre maker, movement and puppetry director, performer, facilitator and fundraiser.
He built ArtsFunded after years of writing applications while making, producing and delivering creative work. Matt Writes Bids is his personally delivered service for funding direction, project shaping, review, strategy and permitted application writing.
Matt does not invent evidence, promise success or accept writing work where the funder prohibits outside writing.
Clear responsibilities
Matt checks current assistance rules before accepting writing work. You check every fact, figure, budget line and commitment before submitting. No funding result is guaranteed.
Tell me about the application you need written
Two or three sentences are enough. Include the fund if you know it, the deadline and your rough idea. I’ll check the permitted support before quoting.
I’ll read your enquiry and reply by email. We agree what you will receive, the delivery date and the fixed price before you decide to go ahead.
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