I'm grateful for the Women on Boards Bursary, which has provided me with valuable tools and support as I develop my portfolio career. The resources have been incredibly helpful and I've made great connections. Thanks to the Bursary, I was able to attend the Communicating with Impact Masterclass, which I found both informative and inspiring!

Applying for the Bursary opened a door for me. I plan to stay with the network once my Bursary membership ends, as I understand the value of being part of a network and receiving support, especially as a career changer.

The Women on Boards Bursary was instrumental in helping me move into a Board role after stepping down from full-time work due to disability. The content of the bursary - adapted by the team to reflect my circumstances - took me through crafting a board-level CV and applications, focusing on my strategic value-add, and prepping for the interviews involved, as well as expanding my network enormously.
An absolute highlight was the Board CV masterclass, which I credit for transforming how I thought about and presented my skill set. Becoming disabled can turn your world upside down personally, workwise, and financially, so I have been phenomenally grateful for the support and expertise the bursary has enabled me to access.

The Bursary has benefited me in many ways, from building my network and improving my skills, to boosting my confidence when applying for roles. I recommend it to anyone who’s thinking of applying.

I can't recommend this Bursary programme enough. The help and guidance you get are invaluable. Go for it!

The Women on Boards bursary has been life-changing for me. More than anything it demonstrated and validated how a portfolio career could work as an option for me, as a voluntary sector professional. And I am now well on my way to creating one.