Help us shape the future of a growing CIC by advising on grant strategy and funding applications that support vulnerable individuals facing poverty, disability, and financial hardship.
Fortis Advisory CIC is a newly formed Community Interest Company supporting vulnerable people through benefit and debt advice, financial guidance, and our innovative Fortis FoodGuard voucher scheme. We exist to fill the gaps in existing service delivery for individuals experiencing poverty, disability, addiction, or financial hardship.
We’re seeking an Advisory Board Member (volunteer) with experience in grant funding and bid development to provide occasional strategic advice and help us build a strong, fundable model. This is not a hands-on role and does not carry formal governance responsibility, but your insight could make a meaningful impact.
You’ll help us:
This advisory role is perfect for someone with experience in:
The role is flexible and remote, with a light commitment of around 1-2 hours per month, depending on your availability and interest.
You’ll be part of a small, passionate team building something meaningful from the ground up. Your guidance could directly help unlock funding to deliver frontline support to those who need it most.
We’re looking for someone with experience in grant funding, bid writing, or fundraising strategy - ideally within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector space. You might be a former fundraiser, consultant, grant assessor, or simply someone who understands what makes a strong funding application stand out.
Key skills and qualities:
You don’t need to be an expert in everything - we’re looking for someone who’s happy to share their insight occasionally and help steer us in the right direction. If you’ve supported or advised grant-funded organisations before, we’d love to hear from you.
Your input will help Fortis Advisory CIC secure the funding we need to support people in poverty, living with disabilities, or facing financial exclusion. You won’t be asked to write bids yourself, unless you choose to, but your guidance will shape how we position our work and give us the best chance of success. Your knowledge and perspective will play a vital role in helping us grow sustainably and serve more people through trusted partnerships.
Please include a short message explaining why this role interests you and how your experience could support our mission. If shortlisted, we’ll invite you to a brief informal video call. No additional forms are required.
