Ask the Chameleon Wins Contracts to Deliver Business and Community Funding Expertise Across the Midlands
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 4 June 2025
UPDATED: 6 June 2025
Rachel Hayward, founder and owner of Ask the Chameleon Ltd, announces two major contract wins that further cement her position as a trusted expert in business growth, funding and procurement support.
Rachel will be delivering a series of procurement workshops on behalf of Bassetlaw District Council until March 2026. Made possible through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund via East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), the workshops form part of a wider support programme aimed at businesses at all stages -from pre-start to growth-ready.
The programme will equip local entrepreneurs and SMEs with the tools and expertise to navigate public sector procurement processes confidently and effectively. Rachel’s workshops will focus on ensuring businesses are 'procurement ready' - demystifying tendering, building confidence, and strengthening their commercial capabilities.
Rachel said:
“It’s an honour to be working with Bassetlaw District Council to support the development of its vibrant business community. Procurement can be a daunting word, but these workshops will make it accessible, practical, and empowering.”
In addition, Ask the Chameleon has secured a place on Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s new Approved Supplier List of freelance advisers. This framework will provide expert support to organisations across the city seeking funding from major bodies including the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Lottery Community Fund, Arts Council England, and other philanthropic or grant-making institutions.
Rachel will be providing end-to-end support - from research and eligibility checks through to drafting and submitting full funding applications. The role also includes capacity-building with local voluntary and community groups to help them access funding opportunities they may never have previously considered.
“This work sits at the heart of Ask the Chameleon’s mission: to help organisations grow, flourish and access the finance they need to make an impact. Supporting communities in Stoke-on-Trent to secure vital funding is a real privilege.”
These latest wins add to an impressive portfolio of work that sees Ask the Chameleon regularly supporting businesses, charities and social enterprises across the UK to unlock finance and thrive.
