Volunteer roles in south east
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About Emetophobia Action Charity
Emetophobia Action is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by emetophobia (the fear of vomiting). We work to raise awareness, provide reliable information, and campaign for better understanding and treatment within healthcare and educational settings.
We are a small but passionate team of clinicians and volunteers striving to make a real difference to those living with this often misunderstood condition.
Role Purpose
As a Fundraiser, you will help us grow our income to expand our reach, awareness campaigns, and events including in person conferences. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your creativity and communication skills to make a lasting impact on people affected by emetophobia.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver creative fundraising ideas and campaigns (online or community-based).
• Research and apply for small grants, sponsorships, or community funding opportunities.
• Organise or assist with virtual and in-person fundraising events (e.g., sponsored challenges, charity auctions, awareness days, conferences).
• Build relationships with local businesses, donors, and supporters.
• Promote fundraising activities across social media and community networks.
• Work collaboratively with the charity team to track and report fundraising outcomes.
Skills and Experience (Desirable but Not Essential)
• Experience or interest in fundraising, marketing, or communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Confident using email, social media, and online fundraising platforms.
• A creative mindset and enthusiasm for generating new ideas.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and supporting those with emetophobia.
What You’ll Gain
• Valuable experience in charity fundraising and community engagement.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for people affected by emetophobia.
• Flexible volunteering to fit around your commitments.
• Support, guidance, and recognition from a friendly and understanding team.
• References and certificates to recognise your contribution.
How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter outlining your interest and any relevant experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those with personal experience of emetophobia or anxiety disorders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Lucas Helps Dogs
Lucas Helps Dogs is a volunteer run charity working in Sri Lanka to reduce the suffering of street and community dogs and cats. We run spay and neuter clinics, provide rabies vaccinations, emergency treatment, and daily meals to street dogs and cats. We also deliver educational programmes in schools to teach kindness to animals and responsible pet care.
We’re currently looking for a Volunteer Grant Writer to help us secure vital funding so we can continue and expand our work for animals in need.
About the Role
As our Grant Writer, you’ll help identify suitable grant opportunities and prepare well-researched funding applications to support our animal welfare projects. You’ll work closely with our founder to understand the charity’s goals, gather information, and develop strong proposals that demonstrate our impact and vision.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing and research, wants to gain experience in fundraising, or is passionate about improving the lives of animals.
Key Responsibilities
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Research potential grants, trusts, and foundations that align with our mission
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Write clear, compelling funding proposals and supporting documents
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Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and track submissions
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Help develop a case for support and collect information for applications
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Review feedback from funders to improve future submissions
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Collaborate remotely with our small, friendly team
What We’re Looking For
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Strong writing, research, and communication skills
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Attention to detail and good organisational skills
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Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
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Interest in animal welfare and compassion for dogs
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Experience in grant writing or charity fundraising
What We Offer
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The chance to make a direct impact for animals in need
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Experience in grant writing and charity fundraising
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A flexible, supportive, and friendly volunteer team
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A reference after 3 months of volunteering
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The opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per week, flexible schedule
Location: Remote – you can volunteer from anywhere
Commitment: Ideally 3 months or more
How to Apply
If you’d like to use your writing skills to make a real difference for dogs and cats in Sri Lanka, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send a short email outlining your interest and any relevant experience
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Receptionist Volunteer Role Description
ABOUT US
Step by Step is a charity that passionately supports young people facing challenging times. Our unique approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities, and specialist support, helps young people identify and achieve their aspirations.
Each year, we work with over 1,300 young people aged 11–25. Our team plays a vital role in empowering them and preventing homelessness. We are a positive, dynamic, and professional team, committed to helping young people reach their full potential.
Incorporated in 1989, Step by Step has a long history of supporting young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Volunteering Opportunity:
As the first point of contact for all visitors, this is a key volunteering role which makes a huge contribution to the work of Step by Step Partnership. You will help us to provide a welcoming face to all visitors at our Aldershot Office and help us to manage enquiries. This is an unpaid volunteering role.
Duties:
Welcome visitors with appointments, ensuring that they sign in/out
Inform the Youth Support Worker or Counsellor when a young person arrives seeking advice, and keep the customer informed
Take in the post and parcels
Talk to the young people arriving needing support, so that the right support worker can be contacted
Hand out care packages containing food and sanitary products.
What we are looking for:
· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
· Ability to volunteer effectively as a member of a team
· Willingness to undertake mandatory training in subjects such as Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Health and Safety.
Personal skills and qualities:
· A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
· Able to work in a team
· Empathy
· Patience and good people skills
· Willingness to learn
· A desire to help Young People who are experiencing hard times and a belief in a bright future for them
You do not need previous experience – we will provide a full induction and training
Terms of appointment:
The number of days and hours will be discussed. As a minimum, we would ask for a commitment of 4 hours per week. We need support on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We are open between 0800 – 1800, so any hours that can be volunteered would be greatly appreciated.
What we offer:
· The chance to be part of an exciting team that will support and develop you with ongoing training
· The chance to make a real contribution
· Paid travel expenses
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
You will be required to undertake a criminal disclosure check to an enhanced level.
Thank you for reading this advert and considering spending your precious time with us at Step by Step
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil CIC is a UK-registered Community Interest Company dedicated to empowering the survivor and young people’s community through advocacy, storytelling, education, and digital innovation.
We are now entering the second stage of our CIC’s development, building the technological foundation that will support everything we do — from volunteer management and online learning to donor engagement and impact measurement.
Our aim is to create a digitally connected ecosystem that allows survivors, young people, and our partners to access resources, training, and opportunities from anywhere in the world. As we await funding for our next phase, This project will help us build the digital backbone of our organisation
The Digital Systems Research & Implementation Team will help us identify the most effective, decentralised, and sustainable digital tools on the market to take us forward.
This team will play a critical advisory role in guiding which platforms we invest in — ensuring that every system we choose is ethical, scalable, open-source, and aligned with our mission.
About the Project
Your work will directly shape the digital future of our CIC.
The team will:
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Research and evaluate open-source and nonprofit-friendly digital tools (LMS, CRM, donor systems, AI marketing tools, etc.).
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Assess features, usability, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and decentralisation potential.
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Report and recommend the most suitable options for our organisation’s stage of growth.
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Collaborate with external experts (once funding is secured) to help customise and integrate chosen platforms.
You won’t be expected to build or code systems yourself — instead, you’ll help us make smart, evidence-based decisions that position our CIC for long-term success and operational excellence.
Roles Available
1. IT / Computer Science Student (Systems Research Assistant)
Purpose: To assess open-source tools for functionality, hosting, and integration potential.
Key tasks:
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Evaluate open-source and decentralised systems (e.g., CiviCRM, Moodle, Bitrix24, Odoo)
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Compare features, user experience, and technical feasibility
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Create visual reports and data sheets for leadership review
Ideal for: Tech students eager to gain research experience in system evaluation and digital transformation within the nonprofit sector.
2. Digital Project Coordinator / Tech Virtual Assistant
Purpose: To manage workflows, organise research outputs, and document processes.
Key tasks:
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Coordinate project timelines and virtual meetings
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Compile reports, maintain documentation, and organise digital findings
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Support the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from recorded training sessions
Ideal for: Detail-oriented individuals who love systems thinking and want to gain experience in digital project coordination.
3. Research Assistant / Business Management Student
Purpose: To analyse research data and translate findings into clear recommendations.
Key tasks:
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Conduct structured comparisons between tools (features, costs, scalability)
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Summarise key insights for leadership decision-making
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Prepare presentation decks and short research briefs
Ideal for: Students or graduates in Business, Management, or Social Enterprise looking to apply their research and analytical skills to a real-world digital project.
4. Nonprofit Tech Enthusiast / Digital Systems Volunteer
Purpose: To connect the dots between technology, usability, and community needs.
Key tasks:
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Evaluate accessibility and user experience from the perspective of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries
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Suggest tools that enhance transparency, inclusion, and efficiency
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Support external experts by testing workflows and providing user feedback during implementation
Ideal for: Individuals passionate about technology for good, decentralisation, and community impact.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a core digital transformation project in a growing UK social enterprise.
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Work with real systems and expert advisors shaping the CIC’s long-term digital strategy.
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Gain hands-on experience in research, decision-making, and systems planning.
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Receive references and recorded training access for your future portfolio.
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Collaborate with a team that values innovation, transparency, and community-driven design.
What You’ll Learn
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How nonprofits evaluate and adopt open-source systems
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The process of digital transformation within a CIC structure
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Research and reporting best practices
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The ethics and practicality of decentralised digital infrastructure
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Cross-team collaboration in a multi-stakeholder environment
How This Role Feeds Into Our Mission
This team will lay the digital foundation for everything our CIC does — helping us choose systems that will empower survivors and young people to connect, learn, and thrive safely and efficiently.
By identifying the best tools on the market, you’ll be ensuring our future operations are secure, efficient, and impactful — built on technology that reflects our values and vision.
How to Apply
Please apply via CharityJob with:
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A short cover letter outlining why you’d like to join this digital transformation project, and
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Any relevant coursework, volunteer, or professional experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a friendly group introduction session to meet the team, learn about our mission, and select their preferred focus area.
Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is a national conservation charity that has saved over 357 churches at risk. CCT operates the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, and its unique collection of English churches includes architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of history. Attracting c.2m visitors a year, CCT keeps these churches open to be enjoyed by everyone as places of heritage, culture, spirituality and beauty.
The Board of Trustees of CCT is responsible for safeguarding and ensuring the future of this collection of outstanding historic buildings.
Key responsibilities:
- Governance
- Strategy
- Support the Executive team
- Safeguarding and promoting the reputation and values of CCT.
All trustees are asked to become 'champions' for one of CCT's areas of work, a role which provides them the opportunity to get more involved in understanding, supporting and promoting CCT's work in these areas. We are seeking two passionate and committed trustees to join the Board with an interest in conserving and using beautiful old churches. We would be particularly interested to hear from people with the following skills although a lack of specific experience in these areas would not rule out candidates who meet our other more general requirements.
Location: wide geographic spread across UK
Closing date: 8am Monday 24th November 2025
Screening interviews will be undertaken between 1st – 12th December. In person interviews will be held in early January.
Trustees work pro bono calendar days c. 1.5 per month (4 board meetings and 4 sub-committee meetings per year, as applicable plus ad hoc engagements, events and a two-day tour each year to different regions).
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Join the Unify Giving Social Impact Squad
Unify Giving is a UK-registered social enterprise reimagining the way people give.
We help donors send direct, digital support to people experiencing homelessness or domestic violence — safely and transparently — through our verified charity partners. Every donation goes straight to a real individual, who can then exchange it for vouchers for essentials like food, transport, and wellbeing support.
We’re now looking for a creative volunteer to help us bring this journey to life in a short animated explainer video — showing how a donation travels from a donor, to an individual, and then to real impact.
✨ What we’re looking for
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Someone who can create animated or motion graphic videos.
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An eye for storytelling — helping us make the process simple, emotional, and inspiring.
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Able to work with our team on a short brief (60–90 seconds).
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Bonus if you can add light background music or voice-over.
What you’ll get
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A featured volunteer credit on our website and socials.
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Portfolio exposure across our growing platforms.
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The chance to use your creative skills for real-world social impact.
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A friendly, passionate team making giving more human again.
If you’re ready to use your animation skills for good, we’d love to hear from you (please send your portfolio on application).
Let’s make generosity visible.
Connecting donors directly with individuals expriencing homelessness.

About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Sense. You will work alongside a diverse and committed Board to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to disabled people with complex needs.
We are looking to recruit up to four new Trustees to join our Board. The Board meets a minimum of four times a year in person — twice in Birmingham and twice in London — with an annual away day, which may be residential. Meetings are held during the working day and typically last around 6 hours, including breaks.
In addition to Board meetings, you will also join at least one of the following committees, which meet online four times a year, online, in the lead-up to each Board meeting:
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Operations Committee
- Engagement Committee
- Nominations and Remuneration Committee
As Sense is both a registered charity and a company, Trustees also serve as Company Directors, with names publicly listed at Companies House and the Charity Commission.
Expertise and knowledge and experience
We are particularly looking for the following experience for new trustees;
- Finance
- Social Care
- Campaigning
- Fundraising
- Safeguarding
Your Impact
As a Trustee, you will help shape Sense’s strategic priorities, hold leadership to account, and act as a champion for the values and mission of the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to engage with Sense’s services directly, visit local centres or shops, and see first-hand the difference we make.
Access and Inclusion
We are committed to making this opportunity fully accessible. Sense will cover all reasonable adjustments required to enable disabled people to fully participate as Trustees. We recognise that needs may change over time, and we are prepared to provide ongoing support and flexibility.
We strongly encourage applications from disabled people and women, as well as individuals from other underrepresented backgrounds, to help us build a more diverse and inclusive Board.
If you’re ready to use your experience, insight or passion to help break down barriers and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
About Sense
Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.
Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.
This is an exciting time to join Sense as we continue to deliver our bold strategy, guided by our vision of a world without limits for disabled people with complex needs. As a Trustee, you will help shape and support Sense on this journey, ensuring our plans are ambitious, inclusive and achievable. You will play a key role in guiding the organisation’s future direction, ensuring our strategy reflects the voices and experiences of the people we support and that our work continues to deliver lasting impact.
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Our partner promotes access to specialist reconstructive surgical care and professional training in low income countries through volunteer led programmes that build local capacity and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and strengthen financial oversight as the organisation works to simplify its accounting processes and manage expenditure more efficiently. The role involves reviewing systems, supporting financial planning and reporting, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in charity finance or audit. The ability to communicate clearly with non-finance trustees and to recommend practical, proportionate improvements will be key.
The Board meets remotely, with one in-person meeting each year in London. The expected commitment is around two to three hours per week, with occasional peaks around Finance Sub-Committee meetings.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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Our partner supports the creative regeneration of historic buildings and community assets, transforming underused heritage spaces into sustainable hubs for work, culture and community activity.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring sound financial governance and supporting the organisation’s continued growth. Working closely with the senior team, the Treasurer will oversee financial management, strengthen internal controls and reporting, and advise the Board on strategy, budgeting, and compliance.
The ideal candidate will bring accounting or treasury experience, strong analytical and organisational skills, and an interest in regeneration, community enterprise, or heritage-led development. Experience of Xero or financial oversight within a Community Interest Company would be an advantage.
The Board meets remotely, with occasional in-person meetings in Ramsgate. The expected time commitment is around one to two days per month, including meeting preparation and liaison with the executive team.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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Our partner is an international development charity improving lives in Zambia through construction, training, and community projects. Since 2006 they have trained over 2,200 people in building skills and completed 58 schools, health clinics, and other community facilities, benefiting more than 400,000 people.
They are seeking an experienced finance professional to join their UK Board as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee. Working closely with counterparts in Zambia, the Treasurer will help ensure the charity’s financial integrity, sustainability, and compliance, providing strategic oversight and guidance on financial policy, risk, and reporting.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with senior-level experience and strong governance understanding. You should bring the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly, support effective Board decision-making, and provide independent challenge where needed.
The Board meets four times per year, usually in London although remote attendance is possible. The expected time commitment is around 1–2 days per month, including additional time for Finance & Audit Committee duties which meets online.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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At St John Ambulance, we are looking to embed ourselves within our communities, delivering support which is tailored to the needs of those communities whilst providing a positive experience for our Volunteers.
We need leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, who care about helping and developing others, who will lead and inspire a volunteer movement across a geographical area to deliver Community First Aid, Community Education and Community Fundraising as well as develop our offering for young people. Through leading a team of Volunteer leaders, you will drive excellence in delivery, develop an inclusive and diverse volunteering experience for new and current volunteers, and help navigate through change to build a bigger and better St John Ambulance.
As a member of our network leadership team, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride through supporting a team and our volunteers to deliver our essential services. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.
Volunteers would be expected to attend training for the role both online and in person, and to attend regular network weekly meetings to enable them to keep their skills up to date.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake relevant training for the role, details of which will be discussed after you have been appointed.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 09/12/2025
To apply for this opportunity, please follow the link below:
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We're building tech to predict employee burnout. We're bootstrapping painfully. Need someone who knows UK grants and has fundraising contacts to help us actually fund this.
The Situation
We're building a platform that predicts employee burnout 2-4 weeks before it happens. We have psychologists, tech people, and a working plan. What we don't have is money.
We're bootstrapping. Every penny is coming from the founders. We need someone who can help us find UK grants, foundations, and funding sources so we can:
- Hire developers properly (not Upwork disasters)
- Pay for proper infrastructure
- Move faster than our current painful pace
- Actually pay people who deserve to be paid
What We Need You To Do
Find money. Simple as that.
Specifically:
- Research UK grants for mental health tech, employee wellbeing, innovation, social enterprise
- Write grant applications that don't sound like AI wrote them
- Identify foundations that fund this kind of thing
- Use your network to open doors we can't open ourselves
- Advise on fundraising strategy - what's realistic for a pre-revenue startup
Current State:
- MVP launching December 2025 (yes, this year)
- Pre-revenue but have pilot companies interested
- Strong team (psychologists, AI/ML, CTO, UX)
- Evidence-based approach (not wellness fluff)
- Desperate for £20-100K+ to do this properly
Your Tasks
Weeks 1-2: Research & Strategy
- Map UK funding landscape for our sector
- Identify 15-20 realistic grant opportunities
- Prioritize by fit, timing, amount
- Create application timeline
Weeks 3-6: Write & Submit
- Draft grant applications (we'll help with technical content)
- Tailor each one (no copy-paste jobs)
- Submit before deadlines
- Follow up where needed
Weeks 7-12: Network & Cultivate
- Connect us with foundation contacts
- Attend relevant funding events (if any)
- Build relationships for future rounds
- Advise on corporate partnerships
Time commitment: 3 hrs/day first month (heavy research/writing), then 2 hrs/day ongoing
Why This Role Matters
Right now we're:
- Trying to find developers we can afford
- Using AI coding tools because we can't hire proper devs
- Moving slower than we should
- Stressing about infrastructure costs
With proper funding we could:
- Hire a full-stack developer (£40-60K would change everything)
- Pay for proper hosting and tools
- Run a real pilot with multiple companies
- Pay our psychologists for their time
- Move from "painful bootstrap" to "actual startup"
Your work could literally determine whether this launches properly or limps along.
Who We're Looking For
Someone who:
- Knows UK funding - grants, foundations, social enterprise funding
- Can write - applications that get approved, not rejected
- Has contacts - someone at a foundation might actually take your call
- Gets startups - understands we're scrappy and pre-revenue
- Cares about mental health - this isn't just a box-ticking exercise
Experience we actually need:
- 3+ years in grant writing or fundraising (charity or social enterprise)
- Track record of successful applications (tell us what you've won)
- Understanding of UK funding landscape
- Can write persuasively without corporate waffle
- Comfortable with tech/innovation projects (or willing to learn)
Bonus points:
- Experience with Innovate UK, UKRI, Wellcome Trust, mental health funders
- Network in impact investing or social finance
- Previous startup fundraising experience
- Understanding of NHS/health sector funding
What You Get
Be honest about what we can offer:
- Equity: If you help us raise significant funds (£50K+), we'll discuss equity
- Commission: Could arrange success-based payment (e.g., 5-10% of funds raised)
- Experience: Real fundraising experience you can put on your CV
- References: If you're good, we'll recommend you everywhere
- Network: Connect with our team and pilot companies
- Impact: Help us actually fund mental health prevention (not just talk about it)
This could be paid eventually. Right now we need someone who believes in the mission enough to help us get the resources to make it happen.
The Team
You'd work with:
- Founder (that's me (Don Diffang)- doing everything, need help with funding)
- Chief Behavioral Psychologist (evidence base for grants)
- Occupational Psychologist (workplace wellbeing expertise)
- CTO (technical bits for applications)
- Business Development person (partnerships)
Small team. No bureaucracy. Everyone's hands-on.
Timeline
November-December: Heavy research and first wave of applications January-February: Ongoing applications and relationship building March onwards: Either you've helped us raise money or we're still bootstrapping
Flexible hours. Most work is solo (research/writing) with weekly check-ins.
Success Looks Like
Minimum viable success:
- 10-15 applications submitted to relevant funders
- Clear funding pipeline for next 6-12 months
- Connections made with 3-5 foundations/funders
- At least 2-3 applications that have a real shot
Actual success:
- £20-50K raised in next 3-6 months
- £50-100K+ raised in next year
- Sustainable funding strategy in place
- Relationships built for future rounds
Dream scenario:
- Major grant or investment secured
- You becoming our part-time paid fundraising lead
- Proper funding to launch and scale
Why Not Paid?
Because we don't have money. That's literally why we need you.
If we had £50K lying around, we wouldn't be posting volunteer roles - we'd be hiring developers.
But: if you help us raise funds, we'll pay you from those funds (success fee or salary). And equity is definitely on the table for someone who helps us break out of bootstrap mode.
What We Promise
We won't:
- Waste your time on applications that have no chance
- Give you fluffy "brand guidelines" instead of real content
- Micromanage your writing
- Disappear when you need information
We will:
- Be realistic about our chances
- Provide all technical/impact content you need
- Respond fast to questions
- Give you credit when grants succeed
- Discuss equity/payment when funding comes in
Current Funding Landscape (What We Know)
We've identified a few areas but need expert help:
- Innovate UK: Smart Grants for innovation (maybe?)
- UKRI: Mental health research angle
- Wellcome Trust: Mental health innovation
- Big Lottery/National Lottery: Community wellbeing
- Health Foundation: Workplace health
- Mental Health Foundation: Prevention focus
- Social investment: If we structure right
- Corporate foundations: Companies with wellbeing focus
But we don't know:
- Which ones we're actually eligible for
- How to position ourselves (charity? social enterprise? tech startup?)
- What our chances realistically are
- Who to talk to
- How to write applications that work
That's where you come in.
To Apply
Tell us:
- Your track record (be specific)
- What grants have you won?
- How much money have you raised?
- What sectors/causes?
- Your knowledge of UK funding
- Which funders would you target first for us?
- Why?
- Your network
- Any contacts at foundations/funding bodies?
- Any that might be relevant to mental health/wellbeing tech?
- Your availability
- Can you commit 2-3 hrs/day for 8-12 weeks starting now?
- Would you want equity vs. success fee vs. future salary?
- One question for us
Attach your CV with fundraising successes highlighted.
P.S. If you've raised money before and you're between roles or have spare time, this could be perfect. Help us get off the ground properly and we'll remember it (with equity and paid work when we can).
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Our partner is a student-led charity that supports a large student body in the South East. They focus on enhancing academic success, fostering social inclusion, and preparing students for future success.
The Finance Trustee will oversee financial strategy, including advising on budgeting, reserves policy, and reporting. As Deputy Chair, the successful candidate will assist the Chair in providing leadership, chairing meetings, and ensuring strong governance. They will also mentor fellow Trustees and contribute to strategic planning.
The ideal candidate will bring financial expertise, preferably from outside the Students' Union sector, and have experience in governance roles, such as chairing or deputising. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to foster effective relationships with the Board and stakeholders.
The Board meets 4-5 times per year, with additional sub-committee responsibilities. Meetings are typically in person in Portsmouth, with online options available. Trustees are expected to commit 1-2 days per month, including meeting preparation and key initiatives.
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Our partner works to transform higher education into a force for peace. They campaign for universities to end ties with the global arms trade and instead become champions for justice, equality, and social good.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability and good governance. The Treasurer will maintain oversight of the organisation's financial affairs, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and support sound financial planning and reporting.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in finance, governance, or charity management, with the ability to review budgets and accounts, advise on policy, and communicate clearly with fellow Trustees and staff. A shared commitment to peace, justice, and education reform is essential.
The Board meets once annually in London and once online in May, with an additional online AGM early each year. The expected time commitment is around one day per month, including meeting preparation and liaison with the executive team.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
Our partner is a long-established charity providing vital advice, support, and advocacy for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in South East London. They help people to know and exercise their rights, rebuild their lives, and thrive as part of an inclusive and welcoming community.
They are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and play a key role in ensuring effective financial management and governance. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals, ideally with knowledge of charity finance and a commitment to the organisation’s mission of justice, inclusion, and empowerment for migrant communities.
As Treasurer and Trustee, you will support the Board in fulfilling its financial responsibilities including advising on financial strategy, budgeting, and reserves policy; reviewing management accounts and annual reports; overseeing audit processes; and ensuring effective systems of financial control. You will also contribute to wider Board discussions, bringing financial insight to strategic planning and risk management.
The Board meets quarterly (alternating between online and in-person evening meetings in London), and Trustees typically devote around 1–2 days per month to their duties.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.







