Grant Research and Application Support - Volunteer
Collectively Diverse CIC seeks a volunteer to help identify suitable grants and support with applications. Your skills will help us secure funding to grow our work promoting inclusion, neurodiversity awareness, and wellbeing in organisations, sports clubs and other communities.
What difference will you make? Your contribution will directly help us secure the funding we need to continue and grow our work. The grants you help us find and apply for will allow us to:
* Deliver more inclusion and neurodiversity training in schools and workplaces.
* Expand our community projects and wellbeing initiatives.
* Build long‑term sustainability for our small CIC, enabling us to continue making a real difference.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, research, and strategy, and wants to use those skills for social good. If you’re passionate about equality, inclusion, and helping purpose‑driven organisations grow, we’d love to welcome you into our community.
What are we looking for? We’re looking for a knowledgeable, proactive and values‑driven volunteer to help us grow our impact through successful grant funding. The ideal person will bring both technical skill and heart, someone who enjoys the process of turning ideas into compelling funding bids and believes in the power of community‑focused, inclusive work.
You’ll need a solid understanding of how to research and apply for grants, ideally within the charity, social enterprise, or community sector. Experience working with community interest companies (CICs), charities or small organisations would be a huge advantage, but we’re equally happy to hear from anyone with a background in grant writing, fundraising, or business development who wants to use their skills for social good.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
* Has experience in researching and writing grant or funding applications, ideally within the third sector.
* Understands how to interpret eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and application guidelines.
* Can craft clear, persuasive, and well‑structured applications that tell our story and demonstrate impact.
* Has strong written communication skills, with attention to detail and a talent for presenting information clearly and creatively.
* Is organised and strategic, able to track deadlines, manage multiple opportunities, and prioritise effectively.
* Can work independently and collaboratively, maintaining regular communication with our founder while managing their own time flexibly.
* Brings a positive, curious and solutions‑focused attitude. We value people who enjoy problem‑solving and finding practical ways forward.
Personal Qualities That Matter to Us
* Shares our belief in equality, neurodiversity, and wellbeing.
* Is empathetic and inclusive, understanding that people think and work differently.
* Is collaborative and generous with their expertise, happy to share ideas and guidance.
* Has a dedication to see a project through.
What will you be doing? Collectively Diverse CIC is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic volunteer to assist us in researching, identifying, and applying for grants that will enable us to expand our work promoting inclusion, neurodiversity awareness, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Research and identify relevant funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, local authorities, and corporate social responsibility programmes.
* Review eligibility criteria and priorities to assess which grants best fit our work and organisational structure.
* Support the preparation of funding applications, drawing on existing project materials, outcomes, and impact stories.
* Advise on funding strategy, helping us plan a sustainable approach to future funding, identify potential partnerships, and prioritise opportunities.
* Provide guidance and feedback on how to strengthen our applications and demonstrate our impact effectively.
You’ll be working closely with our founder, Liz, who leads the organisation and delivers much of our inclusion and wellbeing work. We’re a small but passionate team that thrives on collaboration and shared values. Most of our energy goes into creating positive change in the community, which is why your support with funding will make such a meaningful difference.
We work flexibly and communicate openly. You’ll have access to all the background information, impact stories, and organisational documents you need to make your role as smooth and rewarding as possible.
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