Support volunteer volunteer roles in soho, greater london
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Be a Guiding Light: Volunteer Trustee for Mindset Charity
Do you believe in a world where no man struggles in silence? Do you have the vision and passion to build a legacy of support that genuinely transforms lives?
At MINDSET Charity, we're on a heartfelt mission to dismantle the outdated narratives that tell men to bottle up their emotions. We see the profound impact of this silence – the isolation, the hidden battles, and the heartbreaking statistics, where suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. We know that real strength lies in connection, in growth, and in the courage to reach out.
We're not just building a charity; we're building a brotherhood, a vital community where men find their voice, gain practical skills, and rediscover their purpose. Now, we're seeking compassionate and visionary leaders to join our founding Board of Trustees.
This isn't just a role; it's a profound opportunity to shape the very foundations of an organisation that will touch countless lives. Your expertise, your wisdom, and your unwavering commitment will directly guide our strategy, ensure our integrity, and enable us to reach more men who desperately need a hand up, not a handout.
Imagine the impact: Every policy you help craft, every decision you support, translates into a man finding his voice in a peer group, learning a new coping skill, or simply realising he's not alone. Your leadership will help foster resilience, unlock potential, and truly save lives.
We're looking for individuals who feel this mission deep in their hearts and can bring experience in areas like:
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Charity Governance & Law
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Strategic Planning
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Financial Management
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Mental Health Expertise
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Fundraising & Income Generation
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Marketing & Communications
If you're ready to dedicate your experience and your empathy to a cause that matters, to be a guiding light for men across the UK, we urge you to step forward.
Your leadership can be the catalyst for a new Mindset.
To express your interest and learn more about this incredibly rewarding opportunity, please send your CV and a heartfelt covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are drawn to MINDSET Charity's mission.
MINDSET Charity
Empowering Men's Mental Health and Personal Growth
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Are you a Ukrainian speaker looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?
We invite you to become a volunteer for our Talking Bubble Project!
Many older adults and vulnerable individuals in the UK’s Ukrainian-speaking community experience loneliness and isolation. By offering just a small amount of your time each week, you can make a big difference—providing companionship and a friendly voice in their native language.
What is the Talking Bubble Project?
☎︎ A phone-based service that connects volunteers with individuals who may feel isolated or lonely. Through regular phone calls, you’ll have the opportunity to build friendships, brighten someone’s day, and provide emotional support—especially for those who feel more at ease speaking Ukrainian.
Why volunteer with us?
✔ Support members of the Ukrainian-speaking community in the UK
✔ Make a meaningful impact on someone’s life
✔ Enjoy flexible volunteering hours
✔ Receive training, ongoing support, and a reference upon completion
✔ Enhance your own sense of fulfilment and purpose
What’s required?
✔ Completion of an online Safeguarding Adults Level 2 training
✔ A DBS check (both fully funded by the organisation)
✔ A kind, compassionate approach and willingness to engage in friendly conversations
How to get involved:
Apply through the CharityJob website—no previous experience needed.
This opportunity is open to UK residents only.
Help us bring connection and kindness to the Ukrainian-speaking community across the UK!
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Main activities/tasks:
- Plan, organize and run sessions for clients.
- Engage with clients in a positive manner and promote healthy habits.
- Report back to the project coordinator on session feedback and outcomes.
Who are we looking for?
- You will have some experience in leading Zumba classes.
- No fluency in Spanish or Portuguese needed.
- You will have a friendly and sympathetic personality and will be enthusiastic to work with a team of passionate volunteers.
- You will have the ability to listen, communicate and engage with people of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultures and abilities with a non-judgemental approach – that is culturally sensitive and aware of individual circumstances and needs.
- You will be sensitive when working with vulnerable people and will have a genuine interest in promoting their well-being and independence.
- Commitment of at least 3 months.
What the volunteer would gain from the volunteering opportunity:
- Volunteer as part of a team in a friendly and dynamic environment.
- Have the chance to work with a variety of different people and make a real difference to their lives.
- Learn and develop skills that could be helpful for future employment opportunities or further learning.
- Gain valuable knowledge and experience of working in the Charity sector.
- Have the possibility to practice other languages.
- A reference after 3 months of volunteering.
- Gain experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-lingual environment, which is highly valued by recruiters.
- Increase your own self-confidence.
- Attend social and cultural events organised by LADPP.
- Make friends and have fun!
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Cheer Team Volunteer – Support Runners and Raise Spirits!
We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to join our Cheer Points at Richmond RunFest 2025. Your mission? Cheer on and clap for our incredible runners as they raise vital funds for Alzheimer's Society.
By volunteering with us, you’ll be supporting our mission to give help to those living with dementia today and provide hope for the future. Every clap, cheer and smile you give helps drive our runners toward the finish line and brings us closer to a world where a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
You’ll be stationed along the route, creating an uplifting, high-energy atmosphere that keeps our fundraisers motivated all the way to the finish line.
What you’ll do:
· Clap, cheer, wave flags or hold signs
· Be part of a supportive team
· Help make the day unforgettable for our runners
What we offer:
· A fun and social experience
· Charity t-shirt –
· Full instructions and support from our events team
No experience needed, just bring your energy and smile!
Apply today and help us make a big noise for a great cause.
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Lead Volunteer
Mind Retail
About the role
Without the help and support we receive from our Lead Volunteers and volunteer teams we wouldn’t be successful at what we do. Our Lead Volunteers play a key role by supporting the shop management team with the day to day running and management of our shops - helping us to raise crucial funds from the sale of pre-loved, donated stock to fund Mind's vital mental health support services.
Our shops are vibrant hubs in local communities across England and Wales. In our Lead Volunteer role, you’ll play a key part in building this community, helping to create a culture where every person is valued and supported - and where people have fun!
You can gain a wide variety of knowledge, skills and experience by becoming one of our valued Lead Volunteers, including:
· Experience working as part of, and leading, a diverse team
· Shop management, retail management and key holder experience
· Opportunities to improve your management, leadership and interpersonal skills
· Stock organisation, processing, pricing and merchandising skills
· Cash handling skills, including management cash functions
· Understanding of sales information, including takings
· Commercial knowledge and skills
· Understanding of policies and procedures
· Administrative skills
· IT skills
· Additional learning and development opportunities, including your own eLearning account with access to personal and professional development courses
Our Lead Volunteer roles are also flexible, so they're perfect for fitting in around your commitments. We value any time that you can give us, so whether it’s a few hours a week or a few days – we’d love to hear from you!
We need great people like you to help us in the fight for mental health. Will you join us?
Click on the role profile to find out more about our Lead Volunteer role and read on to hear some stories from our existing Lead Volunteers!
About You
- Commitment to our values & behaviours
- Enthusiastic and committed to achieving shop targets
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Ability to work as a team and on your own initiative
- Able to build good working relationships
- Ability to work within Mind Retail’s policies and procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Good customer service skills
- Good communication skills
About Mind Retail
Mind Retail are a network of almost 200 shops across England and Wales, generating a net income of around £21 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working or volunteering with us to share this commitment. This role may involve the supervision of young volunteers who are under 18. Because of this, the minimum age for this role is 18 and under our Safer Recruitment Policy, you’ll also be required to agree to an enhanced DBS check.
Our Commitment
We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We want our staff and volunteers to be authentic and bring their whole selves to work. We want Mind to be a workplace that truly reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people we support. Where everyone is appreciated – regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
Hear from some of our existing Lead Volunteers…
Stuart, Lead Volunteer at our North Shields Mind Shop
Why did you want to become a Lead Volunteer?
I chose to volunteer at Mind, specifically because of the cause – I support the charity in what they want to achieve. Mind also supported me through the lockdown period during the pandemic, which I found very isolating.
I’ve volunteered for Mind for 20 years - I started volunteering for Mind in 2005. At the time, I had a full-time job, but I wanted to try volunteering. I’ve volunteered in a number of Mind shops, including Wallsend, Whitley Bay, Gateshead (which was where I became a Lead Volunteer) and finally, North Shields.
I wanted to become a Lead Volunteer to gain more experience, which I can then pass onto others. I now undertake key holder duties in my current shop. It was a little scary to begin with, but there was plenty of support from the wider region and I feel really proud to now be doing the role.
What knowledge and skills have you gained or developed whilst being in the Lead Volunteer role?
I’ve developed my technology skills – I’ve learnt how to use the till, how to use the computer including emails and Microsoft Teams, how to complete eLearning and the new Gift Aid hub. I struggled a bit before with technology, so it’s really helped me to be exposed to it more. I’ve also developed cash handling skills and how to deal with external contractors. My confidence has really grown and I’m also now able to cover local stores too!
What do you enjoy most about being a Lead Volunteer?
I really enjoy giving amazing customer service and working with the team of staff and volunteers – we have lots of fun whilst we work! The shop has a great atmosphere. My Shop Manager has said she couldn’t do without me! I would really recommend for anyone to come and volunteer with Mind – it’s a great way to meet new people.
Lead Volunteer at our Turnham Green Mind Shop
Why did you want to become a Lead Volunteer?
I wanted to become a Lead Volunteer because I wanted to take on more responsibilities and keep myself as productive as possible. By taking on more responsibilities, I’m able to support the wider team with certain activities within the shop. It’s also helped me become less focused on my myself and my own problems. I suffer from low self-esteem and felt that by becoming a Lead Volunteer, it would help strengthen my self-worth.
What knowledge and skills have you gained or developed whilst being in the Lead Volunteer role?
As I have never worked in retail, becoming a Lead Volunteer has given me more insight into how the retail industry and how Mind Retail operates day-to-day. I have become more patient and not as isolated as before. My communication skills have improved too.
What do you enjoy most about being a Lead Volunteer?
Certain customers are confiding in me about their mental health. I find it great to be able to assist and provide some support. We all just need an ear to listen…
It’s also great to be able to make decisions too. The team I work with at the shop are very supportive and understanding – they look after me and I feel like a belong to a small family. The team really understand that our shops are not just shops! They’re a place where everyone, including those with mental health problems, can feel safe and listened to.
Mind Retail are a network of over 170 Mind charity shops across England and Wales.




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We are an award winning charity that provides a school-based 1-2-1 mentoring programme for vulnerable young people, helping them to realise their full potential no matter what their circumstances.
Our mentors are volunteers who give just 1 hour a week to mentor the young person they are carefully matched to.
Through no fault of their own, young people who are care-experienced or facing challenges experience a significant gap in outcomes compared to their peers. They aren’t reaching their potential - but 1-2-1 mentoring can change that. Just one hour a week with a consistent, caring adult can boost confidence, academic performance and open doors to a brighter future.
We’re transforming the lives of the young people we support, recognising their talent, we help them to grow and utilise their abilities. We want everyone to get a fair chance at life.
As a mentor you would provide encouragement, reassurance and a safe space to build confidence and self worth, ultimately helping the young person to unlock their potential.
No prior experience is required - we say that if you care, you qualify! If you are good at listening and keen to make a difference, you can mentor. We will provide excellent training and on going support.
By volunteering as a mentor you really can transform the life of a young person who is facing challenges. You will be a caring, positive, consistent adult , a supportive friend, a role model, and a trustworthy listening ear. We are sure that you will also find the role incredibly rewarding whilst also developing your skills in active listening and empathy.
"Everybody's got something to offer. Everybody's got life skills. It doesn't matter where you come from. It was the best thing that I've ever done."
We are looking to recruit volunteer mentors in different locations in Ealing.
If you would like to help young people flourish and make a positive difference to your local community, please do get in touch!
An hour a week - a lifetime of impact!
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The Brompton Fountain is a children's charity working with those impacted by heart and lung conditions in Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals. Our charity provides a wide range of vital resources, services, parent/carer amenities, and accommodation. We also fund medical equipment, facilities improvements and projects outside of the NHS remit. We are currently looking for a voluntary Stock and Merchandise Coordinator to help our organisation create a bigger and smoother impact to our patients.
We would like the volunteer to help with:
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Taking inventory of our current stock that is being used for both in-patients and out patients.
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Organising stock and adding to a system that makes it accessible.
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Creating and packing resources for different services we provide in hospital.
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Packing orders from our online charity shop to send out to customers.
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Tracking resources we need on the wards and accommodation units.
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Processing deliveries e.g unboxing and sorting.
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Ad-hoc requests that may arise in the office.
You will be supporting our Community Engagement Lead and our Children and Families Service Lead who will provide an overview of our existing processes and be there to help you every step of the way. The Brompton Fountain has a strong team of staff and volunteers who you will be working collaboratively with as a team to support the families we are in contact with.
Your input will greatly affect how smoothly our operations run, and how we are able to interact and support our service users. With your help we will be able to have a more organised process in allocating our resources, be able to support the children and their families in the ward, and have a clearer set of operations with distribution off-site.
Criteria
We are looking for a volunteer who has:
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Strong organisational skills.
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Accuracy and attention to detail.
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Ability to work well with others.
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Flexible and adaptive.
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Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these.
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Willing to have an enhanced DBS check.
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Willing to partake in safeguarding training.
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Willing to partake in onboarding training to understand our charity and the mission in more detail.
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Must be over 18.
Time
Due to our mission, we would greatly appreciate at least 6 weeks of your time, preferably more; working 3-7 hours one day a week. We are an understanding and flexible organisation, and would be happy to discuss options with you. Some weekend work would be desirable.
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The role in a nutshell:
Volunteers help to keep Age UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit you!
What will you be doing?
Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.
How would you be supported in this role?
When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.
Additional information:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experience as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning, will follow Age UKs policies and be an excellent representative for the charity. We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities, so we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
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We are recruiting for a volunteer who would like to play a role in helping others to express themselves through writing. Would you like to support others to use their imagination to portray a message?
Creative writing is a great way to express yourself using your own creativity and imagination through story telling or poetry. It is an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and put it down on paper. Creative writing has been shown to improve emotional and mental well-being. Through creative writing, we can gain insight into our emotions, develop self-expression and communication skills, cultivate empathy and understanding of others, boost our imagination and creativity.
We work with people who need support with their mental health across London and the South East. Our support ranges from registered accommodation services for people with severe mental health conditions to drop-in community and crisis services.
In the last year, 9,499 adults accessed Hestia’s mental health support.
We help people to feel safe, develop hope for a better future, and achieve their personal goals. These goals may include rebuilding relationships with family members and friends or connecting more with their local community.
We are recruiting for a volunteer who would like to play a role in helping others to express themselves through writing. Would you like to support others to use their imagination to portray a message?
Creative writing is a great way to express yourself using your own creativity and imagination through story telling or poetry. It is an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and put it down on paper. Creative writing has been shown to improve emotional and mental well-being. Through creative writing, we can gain insight into our emotions, develop self-expression and communication skills, cultivate empathy and understanding of others, boost our imagination and creativity.
We work with people who need support with their mental health across London and the South East. Our support ranges from registered accommodation services for people with severe mental health conditions to drop-in community and crisis services.
In the last year, 9,499 adults accessed Hestia’s mental health support.
We help people to feel safe, develop hope for a better future, and achieve their personal goals. These goals may include rebuilding relationships with family members and friends or connecting more with their local community.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




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Map the Future: Volunteer Project Manager for Mindset Charity
Are you a master of organisation, a strategic planner, and a driven leader passionate about bringing visions to life? Do you want to use your project management prowess to make a profound, tangible impact on men's lives across the UK?
At MINDSET Charity, we are embarking on a vital journey to redefine men's mental well-being. We know the devastating truth: the silence surrounding men's struggles often leads to tragic outcomes, with suicide remaining the biggest killer of men under 50. We are here to change that narrative, by building a vibrant community where men can find support, learn essential skills, and discover their full potential.
This is an exceptional opportunity to step into the crucial role of our Volunteer Project Manager. You will be the architect of our launch, meticulously planning and expertly managing every detail of our setup phase. From coordinating initial volunteer recruitment and website development to laying the groundwork for our first programmes, your organisational genius will transform our passion into a powerful, operational charity ready to make a difference.
Imagine the impact: Every timeline you create, every task you manage, every milestone you help us hit directly contributes to opening our doors and providing a lifeline to men who need us. Your leadership will ensure that our mission to foster resilience and growth becomes a tangible reality, bringing hope and practical tools to communities nationwide.
We're seeking a highly organised and dedicated individual who can bring:
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Proven Project Management Expertise: Demonstrable experience in planning, executing, and delivering projects, ideally in a start-up or non-profit environment.
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Exceptional Organisational Skills: The ability to create clear project plans, manage multiple streams of work, and track progress meticulously.
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Proactive Problem-Solving: A knack for anticipating challenges and finding creative, efficient solutions.
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Strong Communication: The skill to articulate plans clearly and coordinate effectively with diverse volunteer teams.
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Unwavering Passion: A deep personal commitment to men's mental health and self-improvement.
If you are ready to apply your project management brilliance to build the very foundations of a charity that will save lives and inspire growth, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to lead from the front, shaping our success and creating a lasting legacy.
To express your interest, please send your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are passionate about leading Mindset Charity's setup phase.
MINDSET Charity
Empowering Men Through Mental Health and Personal Growth
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We’re looking for a Volunteer to become our Graphic Designer who can turn ideas into impact—someone who can craft visuals that radiate warmth, hope, and community spirit.
SUNSHINE, a brand new 100% volunteer-run loneliness charity, providing services to those living with loneliness and social isolation and we're seeking a Graphic Designer who is a creative visionary to help us tell our story in ways that stop the scroll, spark emotion, and build a buzz.
What You’ll Help Us Create
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Social media posts that inspire action and connection.
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Information graphics that make our mission clear and compelling.
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Motion graphics that bring our story to life.
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Posters, roller banners, and flyers to raise our profile in the community.
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Business stationery and training booklets that reflect our values and professionalism.
You’ll be working closely with our passionate team to shape the visual identity of SUNSHINE—from launch materials to ongoing campaigns. Your designs will help us recruit volunteers, engage supporters, and build a movement that challenges stigma and celebrates human connection.
Ready to make a lasting impact and help us shine?
JOIN OUR TEAM
Be The SUNSHINE In Peoples Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

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About us: GT Scholars is a charitable social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by giving ambitious young people the support, skills and strategies they need to achieve aspirations. We run a wide range of programmes that help young people achieve their academic and career aspirations, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds.
What makes us different? We run tutoring, mentoring & career insight programmes that help our scholars, aged 11-18, discover their strengths, develop their mindsets and design their own futures.
There are many charitable organisations and social enterprises offering programmes to improve the life chances of young people.
However, our programmes use a unique 3:1 model which means that we’re able to sustainably use our profits to provide additional places on our programmes, to young people from low income homes.
We believe that all young people are gifted and talented, regardless of their background.
Our mission is to empower and develop the next generation of leaders and change-makers and we’re looking for volunteer tutors that are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives!
If you are an undergraduate or graduate, you could make a difference by joining us as a volunteer tutor. As a volunteer tutor, you’ll need to:
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Have a passion for helping children and young people
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Provide online one-to-one tutoring support for 1 hour week
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Build pupil confidence in English.
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Have strong subject knowledge (confident enough to tutor up to GCSE)
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Work collaboratively with other tutors and mentors
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Have a minimum of an undergraduate degree or be working towards this
Volunteer tutoring can be extremely rewarding and volunteers with GT Scholars benefit from:
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A flexible schedule - you can choose online tutoring hours to suit your schedule
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The chance to grow your contacts and meet like-minded volunteers
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The chance to make a real difference in the life of a young person.
Additional information: We’re looking for tutors that can commit to a minimum of 2 academic terms of volunteering.
We will need to conduct reference checks and you will need an Enhanced DBS for this role as you will be working directly with children. We can process this for you or you may submit one if this is less than 3 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
We are a new and powerful Black-led Community Interest Company (CIC) committed to transforming the lives of Black British Caribbean individuals through radical truth-telling, storytelling, cultural healing, and justice. Our flagship platform is a podcast that provides a safe, supportive space for survivors of childhood sexual trauma in the Black British Caribbean community to speak their truth—uncensored, unapologetically, and with purpose.
We aim to remain free at the point of access for our community—no fees, no paywalls. To sustain our mission, we are building a foundation of long-term, strategic grant funding to cover our staffing, outreach, healing programs, podcast production, and more.
We’re now seeking a Strategic Grant Writer to join our founding team and help build the financial engine that drives this vital work.
Role Overview
This is a pivotal volunteer-to-permanent role ideal for someone who is highly experienced in grant writing or fundraising strategy and wants to be part of a revolutionary, culturally rooted mission. You will be responsible for building and implementing a sustainable grants funding strategy to ensure the organisation’s monthly operational costs are continuously covered through grants—from core costs to project funding.
This is not a short-term or one-off bid-writing role. We’re looking for someone who sees themselves as part of our long-term journey. Once funding is secured, this role will transition into a paid, full-time strategic position with competitive salary and creative freedom.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Strategy & Pipeline Development
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Design and implement a rolling grants calendar (monthly/quarterly cycles) to maintain consistent income.
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Research suitable grant opportunities from trusts, foundations, government funds, corporate social responsibility programs, and philanthropic funds.
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Write compelling grant applications that reflect the lived experiences, voice, and mission of the CIC.
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Maintain a master funding tracker including deadlines, submission statuses, and post-award reporting requirements.
Sustainable Income Planning
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Secure multi-year and unrestricted core funding for staff salaries, podcast production, outreach, and operational costs.
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Build a diversified portfolio of income sources to avoid reliance on a single stream.
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Contribute to the CIC’s 12-month and 3-year funding roadmap.
Relationship Management & Reporting
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders and stakeholders.
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Draft reports, budgets, and evaluation summaries for successful bids.
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Help develop case studies, impact statements, and community data that support future applications.
Collaboration & Communication
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Work closely with the Founder and Outreach & Partnerships Specialist to ensure funding goals align with service delivery.
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Attend monthly in-person CIC team meetings in London (refreshments and travel covered).
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Communicate progress, needs, and milestones transparently and collaboratively.
Ideal Candidate
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You are an experienced grant writer or fundraiser with a strong track record of securing five- and six-figure funds from UK-based funders.
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You have a deep understanding of core vs project funding, unrestricted income, and funder priorities in the UK voluntary/charity/CIC space.
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You are familiar with funders such as: National Lottery, Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn, Tudor Trust, City Bridge Trust, etc.
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You are passionate about racial justice, trauma recovery, and systemic change—and can translate this into compelling narratives.
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You are a self-starter, capable of managing your time, working independently, and contributing to team-wide strategies.
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You are committed to seeing this project through and desire a long-term, principal role in the organisation.
⏰ Role Details
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Location: Remote (with monthly in-person meeting in Greater London)
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Time Commitment: Approx. 2-3 days per week to begin with, flexible hours
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Duration: 3–6 month volunteer phase, with pathway to full-time salaried employment
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Expenses: Travel & refreshments covered for monthly meetings
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Perks:
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First access to paid leadership role as soon as funding is secured
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Full credit and recognition across platforms
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Access to CIC wellness and development programmes
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CPD, mentoring, and professional endorsement
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Influence in shaping a national movement of healing and truth-telling
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Why This Role Matters
This is not a fundraising job for a generic cause. It’s a rare opportunity to join a purpose-led cultural movement from the ground up. You will be the architect of a system that makes it possible to heal a generation—without barriers, bureaucracy, or silence.
We’re building something revolutionary. If you want to be part of it, apply today and show us your heart, your vision, and your strategy.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) is a small, independent rare disease charity competing for essential resources within an extremely competitive arena.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for leukodystrophy patients and their families. In order to fulfil our charitable objectives we need to increase and sustain our corporate income levels.
Could you spare a few hours a week to help us?
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for volunteers, preferably with corporate fundraising experience to:
• research the corporate giving landscape and the interests of potential donors
• identify potential corporate donors and partners whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals align with our mission and values
• approach local and national businesses in person and over the telephone to inform them of the work of Alex TLC
• keep a record of all approaches
Time Commitment
• This role is flexible and can easily fit round your other commitments.
Location of Volunteering
• Homebased
ABOUT YOU
• an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do
• access to a computer/laptop with an internet connection, and a printer
• basic understanding of the complexities of leukodystrophy
• excellent written skills
• excellent organisational and administrative skills
Benefits to you:
• Meeting and working with new people
• The ability to volunteer around your own commitments
• Learning new skills whilst having fun!
• Adding to your CV
• Helping those affected by leukodystrophies
We can only accept applications from UK residents.
Our Mission is to support anyone affected by leukodystrophy, support research, raise awareness and improve best practice within healthcare systems.


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us: GT Scholars is a charitable social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by giving ambitious young people the support, skills and strategies they need to achieve aspirations. We run a wide range of programmes that help young people achieve their academic and career aspirations, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds.
What makes us different? We run tutoring, mentoring & career insight programmes that help our scholars, aged 11-18, discover their strengths, develop their mindsets and design their own futures.
There are many charitable organisations and social enterprises offering programmes to improve the life chances of young people.
However, our programmes use a unique 3:1 model which means that we’re able to sustainably use our profits to provide additional places on our programmes, to young people from low income homes.
We believe that all young people are gifted and talented, regardless of their background.
Our mission is to empower and develop the next generation of leaders and change-makers and we’re looking for volunteer tutors that are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives!
If you are an undergraduate or graduate, you could make a difference by joining us as a volunteer tutor. As a volunteer tutor, you’ll need to:
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Have a passion for helping children and young people
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Provide online one-to-one tutoring support for 1 hour week
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Build pupil confidence in English.
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Have strong subject knowledge (confident enough to tutor up to GCSE)
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Work collaboratively with other tutors and mentors
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Have a minimum of an undergraduate degree or be working towards this
Volunteer tutoring can be extremely rewarding and volunteers with GT Scholars benefit from:
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A flexible schedule - you can choose online tutoring hours to suit your schedule
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The chance to grow your contacts and meet like-minded volunteers
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The chance to make a real difference in the life of a young person.
Additional information: We’re looking for tutors that can commit to a minimum of 2 academic terms of volunteering.
We will need to conduct reference checks and you will need an Enhanced DBS for this role as you will be working directly with children. We can process this for you or you may submit one if this is less than 3 years old.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.