What is a Capability Statement?

A Capability Statement is an overview of your organisations background, experience, achievements, accreditations and partnerships.

It is a tool designed to concisely communicate to your target audience, specific information about your organisation that will assist them in making decisions regarding business dealings, collaborations, projects, grant and tender applications.

When designed effectively, it can differentiate your organisation from your competitors while reinforcing your brand and value to existing and potential clients, funding bodies or project partners.

What is it used for?

If written effectively and persuasively, a Capability Statement assists your organisation to:

• Successfully respond to grant and tender applications
• Demonstrate your experience and expertise
• Make you organisation stand out and distinguish it from your competitors
• Present a professional and capable image of your organisation
• Increase your organisations chances of successful gaining a new client, grant, tender or partnership

Below is a complete beginners reference guide & workbook to improving your business’s competitive advantage.