Communications And Fundraising Volunteer Roles in South Bank, Greater London
About the Role
Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Role level: Head of Department
Term: Three years, with possibility to be extended
Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
Responsible for: Fundraising, Events and Comms Department
Accountable to: CEO
The purpose of your role is to lead the Fundraising, Events and Comms department, one of the Nightline Association’s seven departments. Each department contains a number of volunteer teams, each led by a Team Lead.
The Fundraising, Events, and Comms department is responsible for the charity’s income, events such as conferences and panel discussions, supporting training and marketing the organisation to potential funders, volunteers, students and higher education institutions. The purpose of each of the individual teams is outlined below:
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Comms and Marketing Team: responsible for developing and managing the Nightline Association brand, social media, and associated publicity strategies to increase awareness, understanding and consideration of our work, values and vision.
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Fundraising Team: responsible for managing and developing a sustainable fundraising strategy and growing Nightline Association’s annual income through trust, corporate, and community fundraising.
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Events Team: responsible for managing events within the Nightline Association, and collaborative events with Nightlines.
As a Head of Department, you will be supported by our CEO, who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our other staff and Heads of Department.
Activities and Responsibilities
Department Management
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Strategically direct your department, in order to keep its goals and priorities in line with the strategy and plans of the Association.
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Oversee and monitor the delivery of all department projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting the Association’s strategy, aims and plans.
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Approve documentation and products produced by your department.
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Line manage Team Leads in your department, including monthly one-to-one meetings.
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Support and supervise department volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.
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Assist with the recruitment of new volunteers within your department.
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Appoint temporary replacements for vacant volunteer roles in your department.
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Where necessary, apply the Association’s disciplinary procedures, seeking support if needed.
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Exhibit and promote effective team working.
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Directly contribute to projects as appropriate to support the volunteer teams.
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Keep abreast of developments in your department’s area of work in the charity context.
Communication
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Report on progress to the CEO and other Heads of Department, ensuring results are evaluated and evidenced.
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Communicate effectively and clearly with staff, volunteers, Trustees, Nightlines, and other Heads of Department with openness, respect and transparency.
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Build relationships and create links between departments and teams.
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Clearly set out the needs of your department at the charity management level.
Meetings & Events
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Organise and run online department meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of department activity.
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Attend monthly online Heads of Department meetings to share ideas, information and tasks.
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Contribute to the planning and running of Association events and encourage volunteers to take part in these.
Governance & Accountability
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Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with the CEO to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.
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Where possible, arrange and attend meetings of the Council at least once per year
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Provide verbal and written updates and reports as required.
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Set, implement and follow suitable policies & procedures within your department, in line with the Association’s wider policies, procedures and other governing documents.
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Authorise expenditure and expenses in line with your departmental budget and to the level agreed by the Trustees.
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Seek approval from the CEO, Trustees, a Trustee Committee or other departments/committees, when required.
Person Specification
Experience:
Essential
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Volunteer management and/or leadership
Desirable
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Project management
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Prior experience with a Nightline service and/or the Nightline Association
Competencies:
Essential
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Highly developed organisational, planning, and communication skills
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Lead, motivate, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Self-motivated with effective time management skills and delegation
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Personable, supportive, and approachable
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Capable of remote working effectively
Desirable
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Prioritisation across workstreams or tasks
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Effective management of remote teams
Knowledge:
Essential
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Understanding of good practice in volunteer management
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable
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Knowledge of Nightline Association and an understanding of our work
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Awareness of remote working tactics and strategies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a background in fundraising and a flair for persuasive writing? Are you looking for a purpose-driven role? Are you passionate about wildlife and nature?
Swan Lifeline is the oldest registered charity devoted entirely to the care of sick and injured swans in the Thames Valley and surrounding areas and has cared for over 30,000 sick and injured swans. We are based on the magical Island setting of Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton, Berkshire. Our board is currently facing the challenge of expanding our fundraising efforts to ensure we are able to continue to meet our mission and sustain our activities.
As Fundraising Manager (Volunteer), you will play a crucial role in securing funding that enables us to carry out our mission. You will gain valuable experience in the non -profit sector and contribute to the growth of a unique and valuable wildlife charity.
This is a volunteer position, we understand the importance of work-life balance and value your time. Your commitment can be tailored to fit your schedule. You’ll be working with a passionate and friendly group of trustees and while we all work hard, we learn lots and have fun doing it! This role involves engaging with donors, supporters, and the community to raise funds and increase awareness of our mission.
Please read the attachment for a person specification and Job description for more information.
Please send us A) a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and additionally B) a CV detailing your relevant experience.
Interviews are informal and in person or on Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Volunteer for the Lambeth and Southwark Group. As our Fundraising Volunteer you’ll support your Group Coordinator to organise local fundraising activities and events throughout the year.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills.Most importantly you’ll inspire your local community to raise funds that help make sure no one has to face MS alone.
Time Commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Apply
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2. Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Choice International is a non-profit organisation promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK and overseas. It researches, develops and implements development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged people in the UK and overseas.
We are seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to support with writing funding proposals, completing funding applications to trusts and foundations as well as contacting corporates for sponsorship for events and one-off projects. You will work form our office based in East London to support with raising funds for our events and organisation in the long term.
Your Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with researching and approaching corporate entities, national and international, for event sponsorships, partnerships, Charity of the Year partnerships, and donations from corporate foundations
- Assisting with writing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals for funding to trusts, foundations and other institutes
- Writing emails and speaking with potential partners over the phone about the work of Choice with the aim of securing funds for the organisation.
You will have the following skills and experience:
- A good level of written and oral communication
- Experience of writing funding proposals and working in fundraising would be an advantage
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising techniques including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, donations, marketing would be an advantage
- An ability to present and engage potential partners/sponsors in a compelling way
We are seeking a motivated and talented volunteer to support us in this role.
Working in a small team, you will be supporting Choice Directors, and will have responsibility for corporate, major donor and other fundraising. You will get involved with some of the largest grant funders in the UK, including the Big Lottery, Comic Relief, London Council and others.
The ideal candidate must have good written communication skills, with experience of writing funding proposals, as well as being motivated to develop a career in fundraising for a good cause.
Further, you should be able to work under your own initiative. We provide a wide array of training, development and guidance for our volunteers. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to support development projects to improve the quality of life of marginalised people.If you are passionate about equality, diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position, with a possibility of contributing to the cost of travel from your home to our office.
Please note due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Overview: Path to Prosper is seeking a detail-oriented, organised and self-motivated individual to join our team as a volunteer Fundraising Lead. This individual will be responsible for managing the organisation's fundraising and grant activities, through managing our Trust and Funds process and seeking new avenues for funding
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to support the organisation's mission and programs
- Research and identify potential funding sources, including grant opportunities and corporate partnerships
- Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports in accordance with funder requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with donors and funders
- Ensure compliance with grant reporting and regulatory requirements
- Work collaboratively with our team in Uganda to identify funding needs and opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
Personal specification
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing (paid or voluntary), particularly in an international setting, is preferred but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to the mission and values of Path to Prosper
Desirable requirements:
- Strong grant writing and fundraising skills
- Familiarity with fundraising software and systems
Time Commitment: The volunteer will be expected to commit approximately 5-6 hours per month, with some flexibility in scheduling around your personal commitments. This will include a 30-60 minute Ops team meeting a month, and a in person trustee meeting in London every quarter.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit fundraising and grant writing
- Chance to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable young adults in Uganda
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the volunteer assignment
- As part of your work, you would get an expenses-paid trip to Uganda (with others who have been previously).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Futures is seeking a dedicated Grants and Corporate Fundraising Volunteer to join our team.
Family Futures is a not for profit, independent adoption and fostering agency and a therapy centre in London, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 for the fourth consecutive time. We have a reputation for innovation and providing a gold standard service to children and families. It is an exciting time for Family Futures as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of helping families heal this year and develop our new strategy to drive forward our pioneering work into the future.
Family Futures provides an integrated interdisciplinary, assessment, treatment and family-finding service for children who are traumatised or have attachment difficulties. Our groundbreaking Neuro-physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) model takes a body-based and neuro-sequential approach to healing developmentally traumatised children and supporting their families and network. Our services extend to adoptive, foster, special guardian, and at risk families.
What you will be doing.
This volunteer role is within our Marketing and Communications team, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and other roles across Family Futures, to achieve our fundraising targets, objectives and values. Our therapy, adoption and fostering services for children and families depend on our financial resilience.
By volunteering as a Funding and Grants Volunteer you will be helping us develop our fundraising strategy to ensure we have funds for projects which will improve our therapy space and better serve the community through enhanced services.
This is a rewarding opportunity to get involved in the ongoing development of Family Futures and to play an important role in helping generate income and build a pipeline of new funding opportunities to improve the mental health and outcomes of developmentally traumatised children.
Who is right for the role.
We are particularly looking for those who have some or all of the following qualities and experience:
- has a proven track record of successful trusts and foundations fundraising and knowledge of fundraising regulations.
- has effective communication and collaboration skills
- can build effective working relationships with others.
- is willing to keep proactively up to date with the external fundraising environment, identifying trends and opportunities.
- can understand the financial set up, budgets challenges and opportunities.
Please request an application pack to view full list of experience and skills desired for this role.
Duration commitment.
- Ideally committing to at least a year to provide consistency to the role and establish key relationships with funders and the local community.
- Commitment to being involved in a grant application/project from start to finish preferred.
What you will get out of it.
You'll get the opportunity to:
- spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
- develop skills in fundraising, networking, and business engagement.
- raise money to help us improve the mental health and outcomes of developmentally traumatised children.
Family Futures will provide.
- Full induction to Family Futures and the role.
- Monthly supervision and support.
- Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
- Reference at the end of the volunteer placement.
We believe that embracing different perspectives enriches our agency’s culture and strengthens our ability to serve the children and families we work with. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of lived experience and are actively recruiting people from the global majority, i.e. Black, Asian, dual heritage and minority ethnic groups as they are currently under-represented at our organisation.
Family Futures is a highly nurturing environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Manager
Time Commitment: Flexible, approximately 3-4 hours per week
About Us:
FLISS (Female Leaders in STEM subjects) is a charity dedicated to empowering and supporting women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through the transformative power of mentorship. Our mission is to foster diversity and inclusion within the STEM community and provide mentorship and resources for women seeking to become leaders in these fields.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer with expertise in bid writing and fundraising to support our initiatives and help secure vital funding for our organisation. This role is crucial in assisting us to sustain and grow our programs aimed at empowering women in STEM.
Key Responsibilities:
Bid Writing: Prepare compelling grant proposals, bids, and applications for funding opportunities. Research and identify potential funding sources aligned with our mission.
Fundraising Strategies: Contribute to developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our organisation's goals. Collaborate with the team to create innovative fundraising campaigns.
Grant Management: Manage the grant application process, including deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with funding guidelines and regulations.
Donor Engagement: Assist in nurturing relationships with existing donors and potential supporters. Convey our mission and impact effectively to attract funding opportunities.
Collaboration: Work closely with our team to align fundraising efforts with our organisational objectives. Provide input and insights into funding needs and opportunities.
Ideal Candidates will have:
·Proven experience in bid writing and successful fundraising for nonprofit organisations or charities.
·Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling grant proposals and fundraising materials.
·Strong research skills to identify suitable funding opportunities.
·Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.
·Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team setting.
What You'll Gain:
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a nonprofit organisation's growth.
Hands-on experience in fundraising and bid writing for a cause you believe in.
Networking opportunities within the nonprofit and STEM communities.
A chance to contribute your skills and expertise to empower women in STEM.
FLISS is an equal opportunity organisation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and help them access the support they are entitled to. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for catering industry.
As a small charity, a modest sum of money raised can enable our projects to take place. As such, the role of volunteer fundraiser is essential. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, well-organised and highly motivated people to assist our Grants and Funding team with the research and writing of funding applications to secure vitally needed funds for the charity.
The duties will include:
- Conduct research into trusts and foundations
- Write funding applications
- Attend monthly team meeting
- Supporting the fundraising team in any other ways as required.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills in fluent English
- Excellent research skills and ability to work with considerable initiative
- Good computer skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Some previous fundraising experience is desirable
- An interest in supporting refugees and contributing to the work of Plateful Cafe
What you will gain as a volunteer:
- Gain experience and insight into the world of charity fundraising
- Develop skills and strategies needed as a fundraiser
- Acquire experience working within a community charity
- Access training opportunities available to Plateful Cafe volunteers
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Job description
Indigenous peoples and local communities are grappling with the constant threat of displacement from their lands. The violations of human and land rights, particularly in areas like Loliondo, Ngorongoro, and Simanjiro, have left thousands of people vulnerable and in need of urgent assistance. Following these evictions, many of the Maasai lack vital resources for survival and are unable to connect with the rest of the world. Not1More is working with a partner organisation, TEST, in Tanzania to support their fundraising, advocacy and communication activities.
Your Role
We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate time to this role through to December 2024. You will be a part of a team that works directly with Tanzania’s indigenous Maasai, and help to make a difference in key areas such as protecting ecosystems and advocating for indigenous rights.
The main objective is to help the team with external communication activities, including social media account management, website management and Google Ads management. This role requires excellent written communication skills and will suit someone who has an interest and/or experience in managing social media accounts, Wordpress websites, and other external communication activities.
Responsibilities can include:
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Reviewing the partner organisation’s social media presence.
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Developing and implementing a social media strategy with the partner organisation, including content creation, and posting.
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Training partner organisation staff to manage social media accounts.
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Updating website content, for example news stories and new projects.
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Opportunities to develop other external communication activities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Previous experience managing a Google Ad Grant account, including ad campaign establishment and monitoring.
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Previous experience training staff to use a Google Ad Grant account, and providing Google Ad campaign reports.
Leadership
Support and mentoring to develop your skills will be available in this role as we aim to help you bring out our talents in this team.
Hours
As this is a volunteer role, time is flexible, but you would be expected to attend a bi-weekly check-in with someone from the Not1More team to ensure are working in the same direction.
We are looking for someone with a strong fundraising background to lead on fundraising at board level and support us in our drive to diversify fundraising streams.
The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust is a registered charity that aims to promote and improve the care of mothers, babies and families through awarding grants and fellowships in support of midwifery education, practice and research. Our aim is to reach more midwives and student midwives with our awards programme and need to look to increase and diversity our fundraising streams.
We need your fundraising skills, experiences and knowledge to help us drive this aim forward. You will sit on the board alongside our midwife and lay trustees and head up our Fundraising sub committee that feeds into the full board. You will work closely with our Executive Director
You will help us by
Taking the lead on the Board to oversee fundraising and to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest and accountable ways
Strategically assessing where fundraising fits in with our overall organisational strategy and to work with the Executive Director to ensure effective income generation is achieved
Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies, understanding results and approving budgets
Networking on our behalf to solicit funds
Actively championing the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust
Encouraging an entrepreneurial culture
At The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust we are creating a culture where you can bring your whole self to our work at all levels. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion means that we value what you can bring to us. We know that diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and skills are essential and we look forward to your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Manor Gardens Welfare Trust (MGWT), a health and wellbeing charity founded in 1913, is on the lookout for a dedicated new trustee with expertise in fundraising to join our Board.
Our mission is to build strong communities where everyone enjoys good health, resilience, and opportunity. We deliver a wide range of innovative services targeting disadvantaged groups, aiming for early intervention, community-driven solutions, and lifelong support from birth through active ageing. Our services include the pioneering Dahlia psychotherapeutic service for survivors of FGM, the award-winning Islington Food Partnership working to achieve a sustainable local food system, and a multilingual and culturally competent advocacy service promoting equal access to health and wellbeing for all.
About Manor Gardens Welfare Trust Founded over a century ago, MGWT has evolved to meet the changing needs of our community, providing advocacy, wellbeing services, youth engagement, culturally competent therapies, and food support services. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to thrive.
The Role We're seeking a trustee with fundraising expertise to help guide MGWT's strategic direction, inform our development and ensure we continue to meet our legal and financial responsibilities. This is a chance to contribute around 6 hours per month to a cause that makes a tangible difference in people's lives. The role offers an opportunity to be part of a team that values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and works together to enhance the charity's impact and reach.
Who We're Looking For
- Skills and Experience: Strong background in fundraising, strategic planning, and effective communication.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Qualities and Behaviours: Passionate about MGWT's vision, with a collaborative spirit, integrity, and the commitment to devote the necessary time and effort.
Why Join Us? Becoming a trustee with MGWT offers the unique opportunity to support and steer the direction of a charity that has been a cornerstone of community support for over a century. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that we continue to provide vital services to those who need them most, helping to foster a community where everyone has the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Interested candidates will find more details in our attached Trustee Recruitment Pack, which provides in-depth information about MGWT, our governance structure, the role and responsibilities of trustees, and how you can make a difference.
Please review the Trustee Recruitment pack and send us a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience and your reasons for applying for this post.
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Are you a proactive administrator interested in getting into fundraising in the Third Sector? Burning Nights CRPS Support is seeking a passionate and dedicated volunteer to join our team as a Fundraising Administrator. As a Fundraising Administrator Volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising team to look after our supporters who raise funds for our work. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of the individuals we support, empowering them to live fulfilling lives after a debilitating and complex condition.
This role may also include:
Key Tasks and Objectives
- Process fundraising materials orders
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of supporters through our database
- Write thank you letters, certificates, cards and postcards to acknowledge donations and final amounts raised
- Stewardship of fundraisers by communicating with them throughout their fundraising journey
- General administration duties as and when required
Key Skills or Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ideally have knowledge of Google Drive
- Ideally have knowledge of CRMs or databases
- Strong organisational skills
- Maintain strict confidentiality
Key Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in fundraising
- Development of communication skills
- Contribute to a supportive and rewarding work environment
- Expand your professional network and enhance your career prospects
- Use your skills to contribute to achieving the aims of Burning Nights CRPS Support and become a valued part of our charity
- The opportunity to make a real difference to those who use our services
Training and Support
- Full induction to our organisation
- Relevant and ongoing training for your volunteer role
- Regular updates on charity activities
- Support, advice and guidance from Charity team
- After 3 months volunteering, all volunteers are eligible for courses (reasonable cost)
Practical Considerations:
- Age over 18 only
- Expenses will be given in line with the charity’s expenses policy
- It is a remote role
- This role is suitable for people wanting to learn new skills as well as improve previously learnt skills
About the Charity: Burning Nights CRPS Support is a UK wide charity that works to improve life for those living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), their families, loved ones, carers and friends. As a charity we raise awareness about the condition amongst the public, health and legal professionals by providing CRPS awareness sessions so that patients can be diagnosed quicker to enable treatment to start more rapidly.
Application Process:
Apply on Charity Job with CV and covering letter telling us why you would be a good fit for our charity
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Help us to help local people in need
We are looking for several new volunteers to become Trustees to help us grow and develop our charity.
You don’t need to have been a Trustee already, be older, or have management experience. We are looking for people who can offer their time and are keen to help improve the service that we provide to local people in need.
We are keen to make our board more representative of the people we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from young people, people with disabilities, women, people of colour and anyone with an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised communities.
What we do
Citizens Advice Runnymede & Spelthorne (CARS) provides valuable advice to over 6,000 people a year, helping them with issues such as housing, debt, benefits, employment and family. CARS is a local charity at the heart of our community. We are a team of around 50 employees and volunteers funded solely by grants and donations, and we are a member of the national Citizens Advice.
What a Trustee does
As a Trustee you will make sure that the charity is well run and help develop new ways to improve the charity’s services.
Who we are looking for
Above all we are looking for volunteers who are keen to help and have time to commit.
It may also help if…
You have had experience of or know someone who has used our services or those of a similar organisation and have an insight into the needs of marginalised groups and those who need help and advice.
We are also looking to bolster our fund-raising efforts and would like to hear from you if you have any knowledge or ideas in this area. This could be helping by using your contacts, preparing funding bids or raising donations from private or corporate donors.
As a new Trustee you will benefit from:
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Induction, training, and we will cover of out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. travel or child-care)
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Mentoring from an experienced trustee
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Opportunities to influence change and to make a difference
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Learning new skills and developing your personal networks
There are 5 Board meetings per year held in Addlestone, Surrey. They currently take place on a Monday, from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m. which can be attended in person or joined online. As a small charity, Trustees will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting the charity beyond Board meetings.
If you would like to apply, we can send you an application form. If you'd prefer, we welcome letters or short videos explaining why you are interested and how you feel you can help.
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.
A bit about this role
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best – whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!
What can you expect to be doing?
This is a really flexible role – you can choose what you’d like to get involved with:
·Face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins
·Online fundraising – setting up online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised
·Marketing – spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press
·Completing administration – processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork
·Championing our work – getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise vital funds through fundraising activities. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers. Whether you’d rather be out and about, or volunteering from your own home, there are so many ways to fundraise.
We’re looking for someone with
·Good communication and interpersonal skills
·Willingness to be part of a team
·Good organisational skills
·Flexible approach
·Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments. You’ll be part of a team all working together to raise vital funds while having fun in the process!
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.
A bit about this role
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best – whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!
What can you expect to be doing?
This is a really flexible role – you can choose what you’d like to get involved with:
·Face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins
·Online fundraising – setting up online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised
·Marketing – spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press
·Completing administration – processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork
·Championing our work – getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise vital funds through fundraising activities. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers. Whether you’d rather be out and about, or volunteering from your own home, there are so many ways to fundraise.
We’re looking for someone with
·Good communication and interpersonal skills
·Willingness to be part of a team
·Good organisational skills
·Flexible approach
·Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments. You’ll be part of a team all working together to raise vital funds while having fun in the process!
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
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