Hinchilla review
Targeted UK grant research and AI drafting for charities with a Trello-based workflow.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Hinchilla is a web-based grant-writing platform for UK nonprofits and charities. It combines a searchable UK grant-funder database with AI tools that research, score and rank funders against project priorities and exclusions. The platform can also use past applications, case studies, impact reports and policy documents to draft responses aligned with a funder’s language and priorities. Its audience is organisations that want targeted help with funder discovery, application writing and reporting rather than a broad grant-management system.
The workflow extends beyond initial drafting. Hinchilla can review an application against funder criteria, generate funder-specific progress reports and provide letter-of-support templates. These features support several stages of a proposal process, from identifying possible funders to refining responses and preparing follow-up materials. Trello export adds a practical way to assign application questions, track progress and coordinate proposal tasks with a team. The product’s focus is therefore strongest where funder alignment and structured application work are central requirements.
Pricing is straightforward: the Hinchilla plan costs £50 per month, with a 28-day free trial. There is no free plan, and the published platform is web-based. Funder search currently covers UK funders, making geographic fit the key buying consideration. Hinchilla should suit UK charities and nonprofit teams that want AI-assisted research, drafting and review in one workflow, especially if Trello is already part of their task tracking. Organisations seeking broader funder coverage, more listed integrations or a free ongoing plan should consider an alternative.
Questions about Hinchilla
Does Hinchilla have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at £50/mo (Hinchilla).
Is there a free trial of Hinchilla? Yes: a 28-day free trial; no card is needed.
What does Hinchilla run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does Hinchilla integrate with? 1 integration: Trello.
Who is Hinchilla built for? Small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
Hinchilla pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Searches, scores and ranks potential UK funders
- Drafts funder-aligned responses from organisational documents
- Reviews applications against funder criteria and creates progress reports
- Where it doesn't
- Funder search currently covers UK funders only
- Available through a paid £50/month plan after the trial
- Web platform with Trello as the listed integration
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