Opus Advisory Group has today announced the launch of its new Grants service line, alongside the appointment of David Murray as Director – Grant Services, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s existing advisory offering.
The new dedicated specialist Grants team has been established to address growing demand from businesses seeking non-dilutive funding and to tackle long-standing challenges in the business grant funding landscape, such as limited awareness, lengthy application processes, and resource constraints.
David Murray joins Opus with extensive experience in the grant funding sector, having played a pivotal role in scaling high-growth grant consultancies. As an early hire at a leading grant business, he helped grow the company from inception to £10 million in revenue, building and leading an international sales team. He has since worked across both high-volume and bespoke consultancy models, giving him a unique perspective on the inefficiencies and opportunities within the market.
At Opus, David will lead the development of a new, technology-led approach to business grant funding that maintains a strong people-first ethos. By combining specialist software with skilled human expertise, the firm will significantly reduce application timelines, from months to a matter of days, while ensuring the insight, judgement and quality that only experienced grant writers can deliver.
David Murray, Director of Grants at Opus, said, “Too many businesses either assume they’re not eligible for grants or are put off by the time, cost and complexity of applying. The reality is that there are hundreds of funding opportunities available across the UK and globally, for businesses of all sizes.”
He continues, “At Opus, we’re changing that. By combining specialist software with expert grant writers, we can identify and apply for multiple relevant grants quickly and effectively, giving clients far greater chances of success while removing the burden on their internal teams. It’s about working smarter and opening up opportunities that businesses may not even realise exist.”
The new service line will work across existing and new client relationships, supporting SMEs, scale-ups and larger organisations alike, including those involved in M&A activity, restructuring, and growth strategies. Grants can provide vital, non-dilutive capital across sectors such as construction, medtech, defence, energy and advanced manufacturing.
Tim Dolder, Managing Partner at Opus, added, “The launch of our grants service line is a natural evolution of our service lines as we continue to broaden the ways we support our clients. Access to funding is a critical lever for growth and recovery, yet it remains under-utilised due to complexity and lack of awareness.”
Trev Binyon, Managing Partner at Opus, concludes, “David brings exceptional expertise and a clear vision for how this service should operate in today’s market. By integrating this capability into Opus, we are providing our clients with faster, smarter access to funding opportunities that can make a tangible difference to their businesses.”
Opus Grant Services will officially launch on 7 April, further strengthening Opus’ position as a full-service advisory firm supporting businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.
