Cragg Management provides expert funding services, focusing on long-term preservation, efficient maintenance, and strategic governance.
From tailored management plans to sustainable solutions, we ensure estates not only maintain their historic and cultural value but also thrive as enduring assets for generations to come.
Funding Strategy & Early Advice
We provide early strategic advice to help clients understand funding opportunities and how these align with their project objectives. This includes identifying appropriate funding bodies, advising on eligibility and timescales and ensuring proposals are structured to meet funder expectations.
Our approach ensures that funding considerations are embedded from the outset, supporting informed decisions on scope, programme and procurement strategy.
Feasibility & Eligibility Assessment
We support clients in developing robust feasibility information to underpin funding bids. This includes reviewing project scope, costs, risks and deliverability, particularly in the context of heritage assets and complex sites.
Eligibility criteria are carefully assessed to ensure projects meet funder requirements and are positioned strongly prior to submission, reducing the risk of delay.
Funding Applications & Submissions
We have extensive experience preparing and coordinating funding applications, including submissions to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and Arts Council England (ACE).
Working closely with the client and consultant team, we manage the preparation of supporting information, cost data, programmes and risk assessments, ensuring applications are clear, compliant and well-evidenced.
Grant Management & Compliance
Once funding is secured, we support clients in managing grant conditions and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This includes aligning project delivery with approved scopes, programmes and budgets, and ensuring changes are appropriately reviewed and agreed.
We provide ongoing advice to help clients navigate funder requirements while maintaining momentum and control during delivery.
Monitoring, Reporting & Drawdown
We manage and coordinate funder reporting, including progress updates and financial reporting. Clear audit trails are maintained to support transparency and accountability, particularly for publicly funded projects.
Our structured approach ensures that funding obligations are met in a timely and compliant manner, providing confidence to clients and funders alike.
