Rachel Hayward

Writer of Winning Words (bids & grants), Swap Shop co-founder, FSB Area Lead D2N2, secured £12m since 2015, current FSB WMids Micro Biz of Year

Rachel Hayward is the Managing Director (MD) and founder of Ask the Chameleon Ltd, a multiple award-winning procurement consultancy.2 7 She specializes in writing winning words for companies and charities to increase their growth, turnover, and exposure through tenders, contracts, grant applications, and award submissions.1 8

Professional Achievements

Rachel has an impressive track record in her field:

She has helped secure £117 million in funding for clients since 2015.3 6
Ask the Chameleon Ltd will celebrate its 10th anniversary in March 2025.5
Rachel was named FSB East Midlands Freelancer of the Year for 2024.3 6

Background and Expertise

Rachel's professional background includes:

An exceptional career in HR and organizational development.4
Experience in new service development.4
Extensive expertise in bid writing and delivery.4

Additional Roles

Beyond her work at Ask the Chameleon Ltd, Rachel is also:

Co-creator of "the hookup".3 6
FSB Area Lead for D2N2 (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire).3 6

Rachel Hayward's expertise in writing winning submissions for commercial tenders, grants, and awards has established her as a respected figure in the procurement consultancy field.7