Introduction: From Delivery to demonstration

Securing funding is about more than just doing great work; it is about proving it. We know that while your programmes are already building essential skills, translating that daily impact into the rigorous language required by funders can be time-consuming and complex.

This toolkit is designed to bridge that gap. It provides you with the "boilerplate" text and evidence you need to articulate the value of essential skills confidently and professionally.

How to use this toolkit: We have drafted high-quality, evidence-backed text for the three core sections of a standard grant application. You can copy, paste, and adapt these templates to suit your specific project:

• The What: Define exactly which skills you are building using a shared global standard.

• The Why: Connect those skills to the funder’s specific priorities (e.g., Social Mobility, Employability, or Wellbeing).

• The How: Demonstrate feasibility through robust measurement and tracking tools.

Use these templates as your foundation to demonstrate that your impact is rigorous, measurable, and built on a proven framework.