Independent Grant Research and Applications ExpertMy team and I work with Directors and Business Owners & Managers to find opportunities for cashflow improvement. My aim is to Join Dots. At Grant Hunters we focus on that 'missing link' in funding that is represented by Grants. Grants from central Government, from Local Authorities, LEP's (on their way out) and private funders etc. There are so many misunderstandings about grant funding 'does it have to be paid back ?' 'is there interest… Show more Independent Grant Research and Applications ExpertMy team and I work with Directors and Business Owners & Managers to find opportunities for cashflow improvement. My aim is to Join Dots. At Grant Hunters we focus on that 'missing link' in funding that is represented by Grants. Grants from central Government, from Local Authorities, LEP's (on their way out) and private funders etc. There are so many misunderstandings about grant funding 'does it have to be paid back ?' 'is there interest or other charges ?' 'how can I find the time to carry out the research ?.We take that pain away, save time and provide well researched feedback on what's possible in the 'Grants Market' for you.Our aim is always to take an independent view in order to provide clarity and see how best the grant opportunities can be found.Let's open a conversation? Find some solutions to the challenges that are preventing you from finding that elusive Grant Funding.★★Contact me now ★★Call or txt: 07966 262835OR E-mail me on: d.brassington@dcb-services.co.ukwww.dcb-services.co.ukThanks for reading a little about me and feel free to get in touch. Show less

Joining ERA in 2004 I quickly recognised that the skills I had acquired in past Finance and Operations roles would be put to good use. Indeed it would enhance the ERA Offering as I am able to present it. It was easy to see that ERA represents a considerable resource in terms of time, knowledge and experience. In addition it was, and is, easy to see both how Client own resources rarely match those of ERA's but why clients often find it difficult to see how best to 'join the dots'Can I… Show more Joining ERA in 2004 I quickly recognised that the skills I had acquired in past Finance and Operations roles would be put to good use. Indeed it would enhance the ERA Offering as I am able to present it. It was easy to see that ERA represents a considerable resource in terms of time, knowledge and experience. In addition it was, and is, easy to see both how Client own resources rarely match those of ERA's but why clients often find it difficult to see how best to 'join the dots'Can I help ?I work with MDs, FDs, CFOs, Procurement Directors, Operations Directors, Bursars and Business Managers across the UK to identify the essential elements that comprise a successful Business Cost Review. I join those dots. I sit in the middle of this 'spiders web' and it challenging but it is the starting point. This is where we open up, we discuss and we understand how and whether a long term partnership is likely to be mutually beneficial. There is hard work to be done Analysing needs, wants, challenges and opportunities I, using the unique ERA process, then critically review and investigate likely improvement opportunities. Data will be collected, stakeholders will play a key role with client service and quality standards being properly understood. I will aim to bring together all the knowledge, data and experience that exists in your organisation with the wider knowledge of the ERA Team and any Suppliers that you work with. I act as a conduit to possible improvement.The ERA offering is unique, strong and delivers tangible results.Since 1992 ERA has been increasingly successful in the UK. Now, more than 25 years on, we are the world's best-known cost management and procurement consultancy and are represented in over 36 countries worldwide.My desire is to engage with people who might share and/or embrace my approach to working together. I like to be open and to get the most out of the skills, resources and knowledge that we all have and can share.★★Contact me now ?★★ Show less

Working with Operations, Production and key shareholders to ensure, improve and maintain value within the business. BAM in the UK was a key publisher of some major titles on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. ONe of its more prominent titles was base don the popular 'Wallace and Grommit' characters of Aardman Animations.US owned, the business moved all functions to California in 2004. I made the decision not to go with it.

Responsible for UK Logistics, Finance, Company Secretarial and Office Management for an internationally known and privately owned company.Saitek became a part of MadCatz shortly afterwards.

Promoted to Divisional Audit manager post acquisition of the group by Glynwed Plc, I took on the development and running of the audit group for the old 'Aalco' business. Aalco had now become a £250m t/o division of the new parent with interest in Northern Europe, EIRE and the UK.

As my first post (accounting) qualification job I was responsible as a Financial Controller for a suite of businesses in the South West and Midlands. Duties were largely as might be expected. Running wide spread finance departments, managing the reporting process and ensuring compliance. HQ in Kingston, Surrey.