Strategic support for purpose-led organisations
Whether you’re launching a new CIC, strengthening your governance, or seeking funding to grow, Advisory for Good helps you turn vision into action.
We work with charities, CICs and social enterprises to build strong foundations, plan for sustainable growth and demonstrate real impact. Our support is inclusive, practical and grounded in lived experience of what it takes to run social purpose organisations.
What we offer:
We provide expert advice and hands-on support across the areas that matter most:
Fundraising strategy and bid writing
Focused income plans tailored to your mission
Identification of trusts, foundations and local authority opportunities
Practical support with writing bids and building strong cases for support
Theory of Change development
Create or refresh your Theory of Change
Align your impact model with funder expectations
Use it to inform storytelling, impact reports and funding applications
CIC and charity registration
Guidance on choosing the right legal structure
Step-by-step support through the registration process
Clear advice on regulator and funder requirements
Strategic planning and governance
Growth and sustainability planning
Income diversification and business model reviews
Board development and governance support
Legal structure reviews
Assess whether your current setup still fits your mission
Explore CIC, CIO, charitable and limited company models
Plan transitions and understand risks and opportunities
Social impact reporting
Build practical systems to evidence your impact
Align reporting with your Theory of Change
Embed impact measurement into everyday activity
Who is this for?
New founders setting up social enterprises or charities
Established CICs and charities planning for growth and sustainability
Organisations needing support with governance, structure or funding
Anyone seeking advice that’s practical, inclusive and tailored to their mission
Why work with us?
We specialise in community-led and social enterprise models
We understand barriers and design support to include everyone
We speak plainly and empower you to act with confidence
We’ve helped dozens of purpose-led organisations unlock funding, build clarity and grow their impact