Trust Fundraiser

Re-Cycle is the largest bicycle charity in the UK, collecting unwanted bicycles and sending them to partners in Africa to transform lives. Since 1997, we have sent over 170,000 bicycles to Africa to help children and adults gain access to affordable transportation.

The Trust Fundraiser post is a key role within the Fundraising Team at Re-Cycle. The main purpose of this role is to grow and sustain income from Trust and Foundation funders for the charity and manage Re-Cycles’ extensive portfolio of funders and research/source new funders as appropriate.

You will have responsibility for:

·         composing and submitting applications to new and existing funders to increase income

·         managing reporting for all successful applications received

·         the main point of contact for relationship management with trusts and foundations. 

This role requires strong communication skills, collaborative orientation and confident, robust working practices.

·         We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who has both excellent attention to detail and is able to think creatively

·         You will need experience of writing strong and compelling cases for support and be able to engage and sustain relationships with Trust and Foundations to increase donor support.  

Above all, you will have a passion for Re-Cycle’s work, a commitment to our values and to learning new skills needed within the role in line with your own professional development.  You will also be willing to work collaboratively and proactively in a small, friendly team.