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CIF Funding

Experts in the Condition Improvement Fund

Hookway has been assisting schools with successful CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) bids since its inception and can guide you through the process.

We have secured CIF funds for a huge variety of condition improvement projects ranging between £30,000 and £4 million. Our professional applications meet all the required bid criteria giving your school the best chance of success. 

Failed in a recent CIF application?
Our experienced surveyors can also review, enhance and resubmit unsuccessful bids - which are often then approved. 

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Who we work with

From individual primary schools to multi-academy trusts, Hookway has worked with every kind of educational establishment. We have a wealth of experience, and a proven track record for planning and managing the smooth implementation of building works.

Typical projects

  • Major school extension
  • New classroom build
  • Classroom extension
  • Boiler replacements
  • Re-roofing (flat and pitched)
  • Window replacements
  • Reception area remodelling
  • Classroom remodelling
  • Washroom refurbishments
  • Safeguarding improvements
  • Asbestos works
  • Fire safety ugrades 

No win, no fee

With Hookway you are in safe hands. You only pay for our service if your CIF bid is successful, and our management fee will be included within the achieved sum allocated by the EFA. 

Contact Hookway on

0117 955 4545

Why choose Hookway

  • Over 70 years’ experience in helping schools
  • Experts in sourcing CIF funding
  • Over £100 million worth of CIF bids approved since 2012
  • Guidance every step of the way
  • 100% success rate on CIF bid applications for roofing projects   

Free consultation

Act now to secure CIF funding for your school. The next round of bidding opens in October and getting the process underway as soon as possible is critical. 

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Testimonial

“The needs of the school were always at heart and I felt that I had a voice in the process. The two new classrooms are fantastic. They are light, airy and spacious, and the children love them. The children refer to them as the ‘Posh Wing’.”

“The new washroom facilities have significantly improved the internal environment and Hookway have been on-hand to efficiently project manage these works to our satisfaction.”

“Hookway have been fantastic for us, they have prepared all of our bids and CIF has made huge difference to our buildings over recent years. ”

Related case studies

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Norton Fitzwarren

Norton Fitzwarren, a thriving village primary school in Somerset, asked Hookway to help with a CIF funding bid and to manage two building projects.

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CIF 2019 - project round up

Hookway's surveyors worked on numerous CIF projects for schools and academies in 2019, ensuring that all work was completed in time for the start of a new academic year.

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Pewsey Vale School

Pewsey Vale School, a large mixed secondary school in Wiltshire, relies on Hookway to help them secure CIF funding to refurbish and improve their school buildings

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